I'll just take a seat here for a while

[Miramar]

Alive another day today!

It was cold all day yesterday and that turned into me just wanting to eat well. So I did.

Broke in the new airfryer oven thing last night and we tested it with steak fries. Holy cow. Amazing. And maybe too easy. At least it’s a small unit so I can only cook so much at a time.

Got shelves stained yesterday and may spray on some clear coat on them today so I can begin putting my kitchen back together. I was concerned about the vent on the airfryer being hot and blowing on the wall - but should be ok for dehydration on the shelf and just pull down to cook really hot stuff.

Had my coffee and have a plan for dinner in place so going to push for OMAD today. Also going to test out the new food saver today with a bag of popcorn.

Keep busy with projects is the big plan.

Hopefully you are all stronger than I’m feeling atm.

[Miramar]

Good morning!

Yesterday slipped by as far as posting.

Been helping a friend move and I think we can finish the actual move part today. She’s over an hour drive so I’m away from home since yesterday.

And then helping her with getting settled in the new place. She’s in her 70’s and can’t do stairs or lifting so I’m getting my workout. Just a couple miles drive from her old residence to the new - hopefully 3 car loads today can finish it off.

[Kristy]

That is so kind of you! You know someone is a good friend when they/you help them move!

[Miramar]

Good morning!

It’s an ibuprofen morning as I’m a tad bit sore from the packing and cleaning.

Got all my friends things she is taking out of her home out of the old house.

She has a shed to get through still. It’s a tough time of year for her with memories and we came across some paperwork for her deceased husband - stuff she didn’t need to be reminded of. We got it into the trash bin.

Planning another trip up next weekend.

So a funny thing. She seems to get big pay off scratch off tickets when I show up. She wants to go on the casino boat with me.

She really needs the money right now through the move so I’m elated for her.

I am downstairs at my neighbor’s apartment and just ran upstairs to refill my xylitol stash and stepping outside was like jumping into a cold pool. Been very cool in the 40’s here. Not conducive to long fasting.

Having my coffee and will hold out for dinner tonight.

Another turkey got roasted last night and I have bone broth simmering in the stove now.

Getting away is good. Helps me see more clearly what I need to do when I get back.

I’ll be back to the kitchen redesign today and some list making.

[Myhnabird]

@Miramar

Been very cool in the 40’s here. Not conducive to long fasting.

(Obnoxious, triumphant crowing) It’s around that temp here (Alberta) and we’re all running around in our shorts. Heatwave in November! Bonus!!

[Miramar]

59 is the expected high today .

But looking like we will be back up to 70’s by Friday.

I’m from upstate NY. I already had more than my share of cooler weather. Part of my decision to stay down here in Florida.

I have shorts on inside but will be putting jeans on before I run out today. I’m compelled to wear my hat and scarf in the evenings.

[Myhnabird]

@Miramar

I already had more than my share of cooler weather.

I hear ya. When my husband retired at the end of 2018, we both swore that we would never again spend a winter in a place where it was white for 6 months. Yet covid hit and here we are. But we really mean it this time!

[Miramar]

This morning I was so happy I’d pulled out my down comforter last night. I was so warm under it I didn’t want to get out.

It’s still chilly here! Should be getting to just 70 degrees today. I know that sounds like a heat wave to some but I’m the gal who prefers 78 as a normal temp. It’s still in the 60’s this morning.

My body runs cold naturally.

[Myhnabird]

Sometimes the nights are so cold here, we need to use two duvets! May I suggest you not visit Alberta in the winter? You may not like it much

[Miramar]

Days are slipping by me.

Feeling in a but of a rut.

Having issues finishing all kinds of things that really need to be done.

Ok, just checking in.

[Kyle]

December is always such a blur with the holidays. Hang in there, Miramar! You can wait until January (like the rest of the world) to get into the swing of things.

[Miramar]

Made an executive decision in the right direction this morning.

Had a $5 coupon for ebay and bought size 12 of the same shorts I’d purchased in size 14.

I need wall motivation.

Having a morning coffee, and last night my neighbor and I plotted out large meat dates to pull things from the freezer for Christmas and new year meals.

Today and the next couple of days is “free money” in the form of wooden coins (50 dollars worth) that can be picked up and used at the farmers market. That starts at 3pm today. I went with the friend I’m helping move (2 weeks ago) and got some produce but there were staples too like olive oil so I want to focus on those things.

I’ve been over indulging in the cocktails and need to nip that in the butt too.

Getting over to my storage unit today and if I can keep my head on straight I’ll be gathering things to do a flea market this weekend and sell some stuff.

Off to check the weather forecast.

[Kristy]

<3 I hear ya!

[Kristy]

Just wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you. I hope you’re doing OK! We miss you bunches!

[Miramar]

Free farmers market finds😁

The pickle juice is really quite good!

[Myhnabird]

Candied Jalapenos - nom nom…

[Miramar]

They are delightful. I may dehydrate some.

I may bake some with brie in a pastry

[Myhnabird]

@Miramar

I may bake some with brie in a pastry

Oooh - be still my beating heart…

[Miramar]

Good morning!

Lots of shopping to do today.

Last night I had homemade black bean soup and a quesadilla. I have an abundance of canned beans to get used up over the next few months. I’d donate, but the florida humidity has speckled some rust on the exterior of the cans. I know they are fine, but they’re not up to par for donations.

I need to get to storage. I need to go to lowes. I need something at Walmart. Wanting to get last minute ingredients for Xmas Eve dinner. Need to deposit a check. Need to clean out the fridge.

Who even has time to eat?

Trying to decide where to go first.

[Miramar]

Good morning!

Had my coffee. Will be holding out for OMAD this evening.

I got through about half of my list yesterday so will be continuing in that today.

Going to get moving as Ive already exhausted myself thinking.

My head had been spinning the last few days. I realized we had a big planetary thing going on the past few days and can’t discredit that for influencing me.