I kind of feel like I've been lost. I've been on a few interesting adventures in the last year yet I have not written about them at all. I have not managed to keep you updated. I don't even call my mother. I am not sure why I am keeping away.
As everyone knows I work at Water's Edge restaurant, A little place by the "undead Sea" of Saskatchewan and it was really hard at the beginning. Yes All new jobs are hard to start, it just felt really tough because none of them speak English in the kitchen very often. I can spend most days with the most english being spoken is with the servers. It felt so lonely, awkward and it drove me bonkers. I'd go home in tears feeling like a outcast. Slowly i got used to it.The evening head chef still ignores me and doesn't really assign me anything but he is kind of rude to everyone. He did give me brownies and carrot cake to make that is on the menu. I took over Sunday Brunch desserts and salads myself. I spend a fair amount of time planning what i will make for sunday though lately I've taken on a much bigger task and i feel like it is playing off.
Last month I started to work on creating a breakfast menu. I've made items for one before but I've never done the price breakdowns myself and so it's been taking me a while especially since I do not have a list of prices, I've been collecting prices of things when they come in on orders. I finally get to use some of the math that I was taught in my cooking course.
The boss has seen it and was very impressed, in fact i even managed to convince him to give me a raise, We also will be switching our bottled greek and caesar dressing to home made stuff from your truly's recipes.
He has hinted that would like me to start looking at working over the lunch menu. He would also like me to start making muffins, pies and other baked goods for the cafe at the other side of the building. Currently at the cafe they use bought baked items that they defrost as they need them,
Because I took on the breakfast menu, I am given bigger tasks and more responsibilities. Okay that isn't true. I'm still breakfast chef, and am in charge of two other cooks.I generally make any feature that my heart desires but I don't really think I gained any responsibilities
Yes I wrote a blog that was almost all work but I'll add in normalish stuff now.
Sherlock was neutered and had his eye surgery at the beginning of january. It was a very stressful time for him Long story short sherlock doesn't do well with being left alone in a kennel with random strangers trying to take him out to pee. He is doing very well bonus part? He isn't scared of going to the vet so it won't be a struggle for the future.
John is well, He is enjoying his job working the crusher though since he has to pack his own lunch and make his own coffee. He doesn't always have a lunch nor coffee and rarely is it a healthy one.
He took on a view smaller things on the side so he is a very busy man but seems to enjoy it.
I've been attempting to getting back into the gym routine which tends to be a boring thing but you know everyone seems to think it is a general requirement, I haven't been playing world of tanks as much lately(neither is John)
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Holiday Baking
My last Blog got a whooping 4 views... The boyfriend has admitted he doesn't even read it any longer and I kind of wonder why I even bother any longer.
I've been doing some new stuff and I am frustrated.
I tried Salt water Taffy. Which is another boiled thing. I've read many blogs. Some called for high temperatures of 300. Some 275. One I found was 225 for a very Soft taffy. and since I will be feeding it to younger and old people. I figure that i would try a medium ish at 235. I soon found it, that Blog had to have lied or their thingie is wrong.You're supposed to test it in Boiling water because that temp is always the same..but anyways, It would not hold in any form or way and remained a liquid, Another I did at 265 and it could not be pulled but after some refrigeration, It held it's shape enough and tastes good, but its a insane soft candy that slowly loses any shape. I also did one at 295 which yielded a hard taffy that soon became chewy. But they weren't the flavors that I originally aimed for. I wanted to make a nice Vanilla and the other a classic Strawberry. Don't get me wrong. They still taste Yummy.
On the foods notes I've been cooking up a ton of meals that John and I tend to have weekly and both thoroughly enjoy. Packed with Vegetables. Everything I make tends to have onions, carrots and mushrooms because they are yummy and nutritious! I did what meals that the mother in law requested. Chili was weekly, but now they have asked me to cook less because they can;t deal? handle with the "fancy" cooking. it seems they want less flavor? they claim Simple food but what i make I consider simple. Seems a regular for them is grilled pork chops(salt and pepper) served with canned beans. Or burgers, Sausage and perogies...
I am slightly insulted though they didn't mean it that way. I don't believe in using canned crap all the time. my recipes don't start with a can or end with multi's being added. Its cheaper buying dried beans then canned with no salt added or such. If you plan your meals. Soak the beans then simmer for a hour. Canned tomatoes are the exception of course.
So I am taking a step back from cooking. I won't make the effort anymore.
I was having a bit of issues with the EI office.First off I didn't apply right away because I thought I would get a job right away.(seems I was wrong) and I was missing my record of employment from Mr.Ribs. I had quit anyways so I had to fill in a very Long forum of why I quit. The day I went in to check in with EI about everything. after I went and got the mail and there it was. Only about 9 Months late but the nice part, he put it down that I was laid off. So that clears up any question if I would receive it.
While I was getting help with resumes and what not, The lady hinted I might be getting about 500 every two weeks which isn't much but it is something to keep the bills paid and I am grateful for that. though I do Wonder how shaun who worked at the same job but worked less time, gets 800 every two weeks.
The gifts that I got people, They seemed to enjoy, Minus the children because they didn't seem to care at all. Senior Dolan liked the Seed Flower and Power station, Carey was amused with her Lighted block, Glass tea pot and new bread knife. My John claims to love the cup i painted for him.
Terri Liked the Bracelet, Brendan was amused by the booze, Evan and I reminisced about The Crown Royal in the Purple Bag. Seems dad enjoyed it with 7-up. I had a small glass in memory of him too. The cups that I spent more hours intended on were set aside and i doubt will be remembered.
I got some neat things as well, A reflective retractable leash, A new Holder for doggie bags(sherlock destroyed the last one) A Pooper scooper thing, Chocolates, A light up thingie for sherlocks collar and one for my keys, nail polish, mother earth news , New ear Plugs( sherlock ate mine) A pink hearted Onsie, Yoga pants, A giant Wok. Etc. John is pleased with his gifts as well. :)
Though the Taffy's weren't touched at the dessert table. The ones I put in the older kids cups, when opened we ewwed because they were sticky. I don't think one made it into their mouths. Though Zane got the tin full of them from the chinese gift exchange because it was the left over under the tree and no one wanted it. He claims he loves taffy and took them but i kind of think he heard me tell john how I was disappointed that no one even touched them or he could really Love taffy.
I successfully ish... knitted a hat. in Multi colors.. the very top was kind of wonky and it took me a couple dozen attempts at starting to get it right. I struggled more then I should of but it seems to be to the theme of my last two months. But I remembered how to complete a purl Stitch, But I'd never done one on the same Line as a normal Stitch.So the hat was purl 2, knit 2, Repeat. So I did it and when I was done the line it was so weird twisted and I couldn't do a thing. I youtubed it to find that you had to bring the yarn under the needle to complete a purl stitch from a knit stitch or you create another Stitch and it makes it really wonky... After i got that figured out. Randomly i would forgot to do it and add a stitch and could not figure out why the next line wasn't working right. Frustrating!.
But I finished it. With much slacking. I did it in 5 days. I gave it to Bailee who then wore it for half the get together until my grandma gave her a bright orange and pink knitted hat.
I will be attempting a purple one for myself... hopefully it will go better.
I fully admit I can't say I will write another Blog as no one is reading them and It feels useless to post it if no one will read it. I can't even admit that i will post this one for people to access this one.
I've been doing some new stuff and I am frustrated.
I tried Salt water Taffy. Which is another boiled thing. I've read many blogs. Some called for high temperatures of 300. Some 275. One I found was 225 for a very Soft taffy. and since I will be feeding it to younger and old people. I figure that i would try a medium ish at 235. I soon found it, that Blog had to have lied or their thingie is wrong.You're supposed to test it in Boiling water because that temp is always the same..but anyways, It would not hold in any form or way and remained a liquid, Another I did at 265 and it could not be pulled but after some refrigeration, It held it's shape enough and tastes good, but its a insane soft candy that slowly loses any shape. I also did one at 295 which yielded a hard taffy that soon became chewy. But they weren't the flavors that I originally aimed for. I wanted to make a nice Vanilla and the other a classic Strawberry. Don't get me wrong. They still taste Yummy.
On the foods notes I've been cooking up a ton of meals that John and I tend to have weekly and both thoroughly enjoy. Packed with Vegetables. Everything I make tends to have onions, carrots and mushrooms because they are yummy and nutritious! I did what meals that the mother in law requested. Chili was weekly, but now they have asked me to cook less because they can;t deal? handle with the "fancy" cooking. it seems they want less flavor? they claim Simple food but what i make I consider simple. Seems a regular for them is grilled pork chops(salt and pepper) served with canned beans. Or burgers, Sausage and perogies...
I am slightly insulted though they didn't mean it that way. I don't believe in using canned crap all the time. my recipes don't start with a can or end with multi's being added. Its cheaper buying dried beans then canned with no salt added or such. If you plan your meals. Soak the beans then simmer for a hour. Canned tomatoes are the exception of course.
So I am taking a step back from cooking. I won't make the effort anymore.
I was having a bit of issues with the EI office.First off I didn't apply right away because I thought I would get a job right away.(seems I was wrong) and I was missing my record of employment from Mr.Ribs. I had quit anyways so I had to fill in a very Long forum of why I quit. The day I went in to check in with EI about everything. after I went and got the mail and there it was. Only about 9 Months late but the nice part, he put it down that I was laid off. So that clears up any question if I would receive it.
While I was getting help with resumes and what not, The lady hinted I might be getting about 500 every two weeks which isn't much but it is something to keep the bills paid and I am grateful for that. though I do Wonder how shaun who worked at the same job but worked less time, gets 800 every two weeks.
The gifts that I got people, They seemed to enjoy, Minus the children because they didn't seem to care at all. Senior Dolan liked the Seed Flower and Power station, Carey was amused with her Lighted block, Glass tea pot and new bread knife. My John claims to love the cup i painted for him.
Terri Liked the Bracelet, Brendan was amused by the booze, Evan and I reminisced about The Crown Royal in the Purple Bag. Seems dad enjoyed it with 7-up. I had a small glass in memory of him too. The cups that I spent more hours intended on were set aside and i doubt will be remembered.
I got some neat things as well, A reflective retractable leash, A new Holder for doggie bags(sherlock destroyed the last one) A Pooper scooper thing, Chocolates, A light up thingie for sherlocks collar and one for my keys, nail polish, mother earth news , New ear Plugs( sherlock ate mine) A pink hearted Onsie, Yoga pants, A giant Wok. Etc. John is pleased with his gifts as well. :)
Though the Taffy's weren't touched at the dessert table. The ones I put in the older kids cups, when opened we ewwed because they were sticky. I don't think one made it into their mouths. Though Zane got the tin full of them from the chinese gift exchange because it was the left over under the tree and no one wanted it. He claims he loves taffy and took them but i kind of think he heard me tell john how I was disappointed that no one even touched them or he could really Love taffy.
I successfully ish... knitted a hat. in Multi colors.. the very top was kind of wonky and it took me a couple dozen attempts at starting to get it right. I struggled more then I should of but it seems to be to the theme of my last two months. But I remembered how to complete a purl Stitch, But I'd never done one on the same Line as a normal Stitch.So the hat was purl 2, knit 2, Repeat. So I did it and when I was done the line it was so weird twisted and I couldn't do a thing. I youtubed it to find that you had to bring the yarn under the needle to complete a purl stitch from a knit stitch or you create another Stitch and it makes it really wonky... After i got that figured out. Randomly i would forgot to do it and add a stitch and could not figure out why the next line wasn't working right. Frustrating!.
But I finished it. With much slacking. I did it in 5 days. I gave it to Bailee who then wore it for half the get together until my grandma gave her a bright orange and pink knitted hat.
I will be attempting a purple one for myself... hopefully it will go better.
I fully admit I can't say I will write another Blog as no one is reading them and It feels useless to post it if no one will read it. I can't even admit that i will post this one for people to access this one.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Butternut Squash Bread, Beer Bread and DIY Soap!
Well I shared my Last Post with the Humboldt Buy, Sell and Trade because through my online surfing, Looking for great deals for our Home, People have asked why we are doing it and such. That Entry actually reached 200 Views! Which is just Crazy. But hopefully people find it useful.
Our Trailer has windows and a door... Sort of on the door part. Can barely open it at this time!
The plastic is going slow but we finished the "bedroom" Area. It is finally coming into place Kind of. John is aiming for us to be able to sleep in there by Sunday which is pretty darn exciting I think.
He is even making sure I will have stairs so I won't fall down in the Middle of the night. Since I usually Pee like 3 times in a evening.
I do thoroughly enjoy having access to a Kitchen with a fridge! though I fully admit I hate the Lighting, Kind of dim in the Kitchen.. If anyone knows me, I adore a very Bright Kitchen. Screw the brightness in any other Room. My Kitchen needs to be very Bright. It is very Important to me, And John has promised to work on it to make it bright and Lovely in there.
Anyways, I have been cooking up a storm in the kitchen and Loving it. One day I made Peanut butter Chocolate chip cookies, Almond Joy Pie, Almond Joy Pudding, Nutella Pudding, Coconut Cream Pie, For the main meals, Chicken Noodle soup, Chicken pot Pie, Chicken stew with tarragon dumplings, Cream of Potato and Bacon, Borscht, Stuffing for a Roast Chicken Dinner, and at least three batches of Baking Powder Biscuits.
The Biscuits were a huge hit each night and the whole batch devoured in one Meal. The Crazy part they are the fluffiest I've ever made. I have switched to Coconut Oil instead of butter.. While using coconut oil if gives it a strong smell of coconut but the actual flavor is very Light, more noticeable if the biscuits are eaten cold. But With coconut oil, You use it at Room Temperature and can mix it in until it resembles Corn meal and they still Turn out incredibly Flaky. You can see all the yummy layers! I've used it in Pie as well. Same Results!. But I'm pretty sure my Mother in Law is starting to think I am trying to make her fat or something with all the things I'm making. Though she is really enjoying having food ready when she gets home from work. Best part. She does the Dishes! I try to load and unload the dishes when I get a chance and I do some by hand.. I try to make it so she doesn't need to do a lot... Sometimes..
Senior Dolan keeps finding Carrots in stuff and isn't a huge fan of them. He finds them evil it seems though he has gotten used to it.
Recently I've dipped my fingers into more home made bread with giant success!
Yesterday I made Chicken Barley Soup with bone marrow broth as the base. I also made a Butter Nut Squash Yeast bread. It did not raise as huge as I wanted, It had a slight orange color but you could not taste it and it had some nutritional value! Today it's Hearty Chili with Beer Bread. My bread rose really well too. It's so Sexy!
Recently John and Senior Dolan have fixed the door! No more struggles!
I have no had any Luck with finding work yet. Not a single call. It's getting me kind of down.I know John is feeling the same way well though I am enjoying the extra time I get with him.
Our Trailer has windows and a door... Sort of on the door part. Can barely open it at this time!
The plastic is going slow but we finished the "bedroom" Area. It is finally coming into place Kind of. John is aiming for us to be able to sleep in there by Sunday which is pretty darn exciting I think.
He is even making sure I will have stairs so I won't fall down in the Middle of the night. Since I usually Pee like 3 times in a evening.
I do thoroughly enjoy having access to a Kitchen with a fridge! though I fully admit I hate the Lighting, Kind of dim in the Kitchen.. If anyone knows me, I adore a very Bright Kitchen. Screw the brightness in any other Room. My Kitchen needs to be very Bright. It is very Important to me, And John has promised to work on it to make it bright and Lovely in there.
Anyways, I have been cooking up a storm in the kitchen and Loving it. One day I made Peanut butter Chocolate chip cookies, Almond Joy Pie, Almond Joy Pudding, Nutella Pudding, Coconut Cream Pie, For the main meals, Chicken Noodle soup, Chicken pot Pie, Chicken stew with tarragon dumplings, Cream of Potato and Bacon, Borscht, Stuffing for a Roast Chicken Dinner, and at least three batches of Baking Powder Biscuits.
The Biscuits were a huge hit each night and the whole batch devoured in one Meal. The Crazy part they are the fluffiest I've ever made. I have switched to Coconut Oil instead of butter.. While using coconut oil if gives it a strong smell of coconut but the actual flavor is very Light, more noticeable if the biscuits are eaten cold. But With coconut oil, You use it at Room Temperature and can mix it in until it resembles Corn meal and they still Turn out incredibly Flaky. You can see all the yummy layers! I've used it in Pie as well. Same Results!. But I'm pretty sure my Mother in Law is starting to think I am trying to make her fat or something with all the things I'm making. Though she is really enjoying having food ready when she gets home from work. Best part. She does the Dishes! I try to load and unload the dishes when I get a chance and I do some by hand.. I try to make it so she doesn't need to do a lot... Sometimes..
Senior Dolan keeps finding Carrots in stuff and isn't a huge fan of them. He finds them evil it seems though he has gotten used to it.
Recently I've dipped my fingers into more home made bread with giant success!
Yesterday I made Chicken Barley Soup with bone marrow broth as the base. I also made a Butter Nut Squash Yeast bread. It did not raise as huge as I wanted, It had a slight orange color but you could not taste it and it had some nutritional value! Today it's Hearty Chili with Beer Bread. My bread rose really well too. It's so Sexy!
Recently John and Senior Dolan have fixed the door! No more struggles!
I have no had any Luck with finding work yet. Not a single call. It's getting me kind of down.I know John is feeling the same way well though I am enjoying the extra time I get with him.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Our Tiny House.
Last Blog is here
Many people have asked me many Questions about the Tiny house we are building.
Ranging from Why So Small, Why in general, why not just live in a RV then buy or build a "real" home, Why go to Ontario? Etc. They also request pictures. At this Current time we are not done but hopefully we will be a step closer soon.
Let me start with a little back ground.
I've always been a bit of a Hippie. That is how people Describe me anyways. I like to eat things that are freshly made from Scratch. None of that canned Crap. Which I still do eat but it's kind of unavoidable sometimes specially with a husband who adores 7/11 Honey Garlic Chicken.
My husband likes the Idea of Simpler Living, Debt/Mortgage Free Living, He is from Ontario and wants to go Home to his friends, I'm going to have a new start.
We looked at different Options for a bit. but Decided on a Portable Tiny House.
What is a Tiny house? Simply put it is a social movement where people are downsizing the space that they live in. The typical American home is around 2600 square feet, while the typical small or tiny house is around 100-400 square feet. Tiny Houses come in all shapes, sizes and forms but they focus on smaller spaces and simplified living.
This is where we are stuck at. We have not found another contractor to help us. We have had some say they will then never show up. One just led us on for three weeks, Kept telling us he would show up but was So Rude it wasn't funny.
Hopefully Tomorrow there is a guy starting. he is putting the Cap on the roof and finishing the back wall( fixing a screw up and installing the door)
Because of the wasted time from the contractors we didn't get to move in before the snow fell, We had to change our game plan. Now we are aiming to finish the insulation, Get it closed in and install the Wood furnace So we can get rid of the Horrible rental RV( soft floors, Mice infested and no Fridge). With it Closed in, We will have somewhere warm to Sleep then when the husband comes back from Camp, He can work on doing indoor things like building a counter, doing the walls, Installing the stove, Work on piping, Etc.
Come Spring we will hopefully install the other 3 Windows and attempt to get it road ready.
In the Future, I hope to Install Solar Power So we don't need to be plugged into a generator, As well as get a compost Toilet!
Many people have asked me many Questions about the Tiny house we are building.
Ranging from Why So Small, Why in general, why not just live in a RV then buy or build a "real" home, Why go to Ontario? Etc. They also request pictures. At this Current time we are not done but hopefully we will be a step closer soon.
Let me start with a little back ground.
I've always been a bit of a Hippie. That is how people Describe me anyways. I like to eat things that are freshly made from Scratch. None of that canned Crap. Which I still do eat but it's kind of unavoidable sometimes specially with a husband who adores 7/11 Honey Garlic Chicken.
My husband likes the Idea of Simpler Living, Debt/Mortgage Free Living, He is from Ontario and wants to go Home to his friends, I'm going to have a new start.
We looked at different Options for a bit. but Decided on a Portable Tiny House.
What is a Tiny house? Simply put it is a social movement where people are downsizing the space that they live in. The typical American home is around 2600 square feet, while the typical small or tiny house is around 100-400 square feet. Tiny Houses come in all shapes, sizes and forms but they focus on smaller spaces and simplified living.
People are joining this movement for many reasons, but the most popular reasons are because of environmental concerns, financial concerns and seeking more time and freedom. For most Americans 1/3 to 1/2 of their income is dedicated to the roof over their heads; This translates to 15 years of working over your life time just to pay for it and because of it 76% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.
The Husband is more about the Financial Concerns while I'm more on the environmental Concerns but we happily meet in the middle. We started this project in September 2013. We Bought a 1971 5th Wheel Terry Trailer that is 30 Feet for 800.We had hopes of using the floor, But after we finally got it home( had to Buy new tires for it) We discovered that the seller had lied about alot of things like the fact that the floor was almost completely rotted out. They had put Ply wood and Sticky panels over it. So we tore it all down. Everything So we only had a metal from left,
Then we started to buy materials as we had the money so it was a bit slow going. First we started with Collected Old Metal Bed frames. and John welded them to the frame as well as some heavy Duty legs to make it more sturdy. I got the pleasure of using a grinder to get off as much Rust as Possible then paint it black to make it a bit more easy on the eyes. Follewed up with Cut to Size Plywood that i covered with Tar to create a water proof barrier. Then we started on the frame... This is when we started to remember to take pictures.! I did not manage to take pictures of all the steps but it;s a start!
Of course there was may issues. Like not doing proper marking(Opps) and having to redo some things but eventually we got the ttrestlesup.
We turned to a friend of Mine to help us with the trestles and the general roofing because it is what he did for a living but It was a big Mistake! Seems he didn't want to put as much effort in as he would for real paying customers even though we were paying him! He did help us get the start of a Tin Roof and a taller roof so we could stand in the bedroom area... But there was alot of problems we had to fix.. He also Ditched out without finishing or telling us how to do anything and in the fall when everyone was getting Busy. Also got the plywood onto the frame!
We continued to work with the information that we could google and when we had supplies. With help of college kid,I put the siding on! As John made up Stairs, Water Storage and installed our toilet
OKay so my pictures won't go where i want them too but continuing on...
Hopefully Tomorrow there is a guy starting. he is putting the Cap on the roof and finishing the back wall( fixing a screw up and installing the door)
Because of the wasted time from the contractors we didn't get to move in before the snow fell, We had to change our game plan. Now we are aiming to finish the insulation, Get it closed in and install the Wood furnace So we can get rid of the Horrible rental RV( soft floors, Mice infested and no Fridge). With it Closed in, We will have somewhere warm to Sleep then when the husband comes back from Camp, He can work on doing indoor things like building a counter, doing the walls, Installing the stove, Work on piping, Etc.
Come Spring we will hopefully install the other 3 Windows and attempt to get it road ready.
In the Future, I hope to Install Solar Power So we don't need to be plugged into a generator, As well as get a compost Toilet!
Saturday, August 30, 2014
A month
My Last Blog entry is here
been a interesting week. Our rental has officially been rented for next month( October) so I have to get my butt in Gear. I have a few things packed, I have been attempting to down size which is hard to do but on September 14 is my last day of work so I will have plenty of time to get stuff done, in theory... I need to find the perfect rhythm? Maybe I'll create a schedule. 10am. Get up! 10:30 work on carrying from basement, 11:00am, Chase the young beast around the yard. lol.
Though the Cleaning part is what i Struggle with, I can't seem to get the hair to come and stay off. :/ but we moved into a barely clean place so in theory we can leave it that way. There is a rare bit to do on our Tiny home still. Since after the 3rd, My shift is being changed to the lovely 7am- 2pm shift. I will have afternoons to work on things. John will make me a list of things that he thinks I can complete on the trailer, With a little help of course.I hope to help John's dad with the wiring as well. On Wednesday, I finished putting the foam down, then Thursday, John put the wood on top, then we sat in the trailer and tried to make a awesome lay out to get the most of our space which is still in the works. Most rooms(minus the Kitchen) have been started. The Wet room in the basement has been emptied, Though I have to go through the boxes, The trains are packed up and the wood structure is mostly taken down though we need to carry it upstairs. The Carpet room had the closets cleaned out, the coats packed, the freezer moved. And the Keep Boxes are piled up there. Living room had all our pretty things, which has been packed up and the shelf sold, My prisms were the first to be packed up :( The bedroom has been hardly touched but the dressers have been emptied as well as the bed side tables.
Recently home life has been a little Stressed?,unbalanced? I'm being tested for Thyroid issues though the doctor doesn't think I have it but has no grounds on why to think it. I started a diet on Tuesday, By friday I lost 4ish Lbs which really amazed me. I was so happy that if seemed so easy unfortunately with most diets it happens easily at first but then you get stuck usually about 20 lbs from your goal. I dislike diets and they are very hard to stick by. I've done alright.
I have let my fears hold me back. I am trying hard to conquer them but problems always arise and my unstable worries blossom and fill my head til I almost really believe them. At random points,I worry that I'm the girl just to pass the time with, That when we arrive in Ontario, He'll fall in love with someone else.
In my heart I know they aren't true but my head really likes to play with me sometimes. It's taking my insecurities and fucking with me.Anxiety which is linked to depression and vice versa both if discussed with a doctor, will be heavy medicated for the rest of ones life. Trying to heal naturally which is fully possible is harder but so much better.
For a very Long Time, I've hated exercise, no matter how hard I tried to get into, Everyone kept telling me to keep with it that I'll grow to Love it. It just never happened.I would always dread it, Try to avoid it, Sure I would do it eventually but not very happily but this time around maybe I'm ready for this. Because this past week I've enjoyed my walks, the marching. Sure I still put them off a little but it seems I always have other things to finish before I can take a moment for myself. Supper needs to be prepped up so John can eat while I'm at work, I need to go to the bank, Get groceries, Clean up after the beasts and spend time with them, the lawn needs mowing still. Then suddenly it's time for me to go to work. I've been trying to find time to shave my legs all week it seems. Sorry Got a little off track...
Sherlock is getting bigger each day and he is cute but a hand ful. John and I have agreed we will never get a puppy again. Orginally we had discussed it because Tony's dog was having puppies but then we dropped it then Tony started to Push us to take one and we ended up giving in. Sometimes I think it's his cuteness that really saves him, Each time one of us Steps in a puddle or he steals one of my shoes. The fact that he doesn't seem to pick up on the potty training thing. The way he cries when he can't reach us.
At this Moment he is probably 20 lbs. he is getting heavy, He doesn't bite me as much as he used to, the back of my legs finally get to heal! and he is starting to sleep through the night so when I get up, I don't have a lot of messes to clean up. like the things he shredded up while i dreamed of Chocolate covered strawberries and great naked times. lol.
His puddles and piles are getting bigger which is the worst part!
On the 16th, It was John's Birthday and I had to work so It kind of sucked, I didn't get a chance to do anything supper special and none of his presents were here yet. But Wednesday I made him a cake,
I've had some Cooking fun as usual, On Saturday we enjoyed Rubens though they weren't as jam packed with Goodness as he would of liked. On Sunday, I whipped up English muffins from scratch though I did burn a couple then I turned them into corned beef eggs benedicts which John really enjoyed, That evening we had Pulled Beef Stuffed Yorkies with Creamy horseradish with a hint of mustard. :) At some point I made Steak and Mushroom pie that is a british dish. it was very Yummy, filled with beer! and my pie crust turned out amazing for once. though John only got one slice because the day he tried to take it for Lunch, he dropped it on the floor.
been a interesting week. Our rental has officially been rented for next month( October) so I have to get my butt in Gear. I have a few things packed, I have been attempting to down size which is hard to do but on September 14 is my last day of work so I will have plenty of time to get stuff done, in theory... I need to find the perfect rhythm? Maybe I'll create a schedule. 10am. Get up! 10:30 work on carrying from basement, 11:00am, Chase the young beast around the yard. lol.
Though the Cleaning part is what i Struggle with, I can't seem to get the hair to come and stay off. :/ but we moved into a barely clean place so in theory we can leave it that way. There is a rare bit to do on our Tiny home still. Since after the 3rd, My shift is being changed to the lovely 7am- 2pm shift. I will have afternoons to work on things. John will make me a list of things that he thinks I can complete on the trailer, With a little help of course.I hope to help John's dad with the wiring as well. On Wednesday, I finished putting the foam down, then Thursday, John put the wood on top, then we sat in the trailer and tried to make a awesome lay out to get the most of our space which is still in the works. Most rooms(minus the Kitchen) have been started. The Wet room in the basement has been emptied, Though I have to go through the boxes, The trains are packed up and the wood structure is mostly taken down though we need to carry it upstairs. The Carpet room had the closets cleaned out, the coats packed, the freezer moved. And the Keep Boxes are piled up there. Living room had all our pretty things, which has been packed up and the shelf sold, My prisms were the first to be packed up :( The bedroom has been hardly touched but the dressers have been emptied as well as the bed side tables.
Recently home life has been a little Stressed?,unbalanced? I'm being tested for Thyroid issues though the doctor doesn't think I have it but has no grounds on why to think it. I started a diet on Tuesday, By friday I lost 4ish Lbs which really amazed me. I was so happy that if seemed so easy unfortunately with most diets it happens easily at first but then you get stuck usually about 20 lbs from your goal. I dislike diets and they are very hard to stick by. I've done alright.
I have let my fears hold me back. I am trying hard to conquer them but problems always arise and my unstable worries blossom and fill my head til I almost really believe them. At random points,I worry that I'm the girl just to pass the time with, That when we arrive in Ontario, He'll fall in love with someone else.
In my heart I know they aren't true but my head really likes to play with me sometimes. It's taking my insecurities and fucking with me.Anxiety which is linked to depression and vice versa both if discussed with a doctor, will be heavy medicated for the rest of ones life. Trying to heal naturally which is fully possible is harder but so much better.
For a very Long Time, I've hated exercise, no matter how hard I tried to get into, Everyone kept telling me to keep with it that I'll grow to Love it. It just never happened.I would always dread it, Try to avoid it, Sure I would do it eventually but not very happily but this time around maybe I'm ready for this. Because this past week I've enjoyed my walks, the marching. Sure I still put them off a little but it seems I always have other things to finish before I can take a moment for myself. Supper needs to be prepped up so John can eat while I'm at work, I need to go to the bank, Get groceries, Clean up after the beasts and spend time with them, the lawn needs mowing still. Then suddenly it's time for me to go to work. I've been trying to find time to shave my legs all week it seems. Sorry Got a little off track...
Sherlock is getting bigger each day and he is cute but a hand ful. John and I have agreed we will never get a puppy again. Orginally we had discussed it because Tony's dog was having puppies but then we dropped it then Tony started to Push us to take one and we ended up giving in. Sometimes I think it's his cuteness that really saves him, Each time one of us Steps in a puddle or he steals one of my shoes. The fact that he doesn't seem to pick up on the potty training thing. The way he cries when he can't reach us.
At this Moment he is probably 20 lbs. he is getting heavy, He doesn't bite me as much as he used to, the back of my legs finally get to heal! and he is starting to sleep through the night so when I get up, I don't have a lot of messes to clean up. like the things he shredded up while i dreamed of Chocolate covered strawberries and great naked times. lol.
His puddles and piles are getting bigger which is the worst part!
On the 16th, It was John's Birthday and I had to work so It kind of sucked, I didn't get a chance to do anything supper special and none of his presents were here yet. But Wednesday I made him a cake,
I think by the weekend, His presents finally showed up. He received two john deere hats, a selection of zombie stickers and a shirt that he really wanted. Though his reaction wasn't as I hoped, he claims that he really likes them.
I've had some Cooking fun as usual, On Saturday we enjoyed Rubens though they weren't as jam packed with Goodness as he would of liked. On Sunday, I whipped up English muffins from scratch though I did burn a couple then I turned them into corned beef eggs benedicts which John really enjoyed, That evening we had Pulled Beef Stuffed Yorkies with Creamy horseradish with a hint of mustard. :) At some point I made Steak and Mushroom pie that is a british dish. it was very Yummy, filled with beer! and my pie crust turned out amazing for once. though John only got one slice because the day he tried to take it for Lunch, he dropped it on the floor.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
I never thought I'd ever own a puppy. I always pegged myself a cat person. Don't get me wrong. I still want a Cat for my very own. To make up for the cuddles that John won't give me. Lol. I also never thought I'd be shouting hey where are you taking my sock or when I stepped in a puddle, I had to hope it was a puddle of water from earlier... But over a year ago, I fell in love with someone who just happened to have a Dog who he loved very Much and had to bring when he moved in. Hey he was the first guy I offically moved in. I thought living with a man and a Dog would be easy(Boy was I wrong) Sure it had it's up and downs. With time I found I kind of liked having a dog around except when he snores... So When my Friend Tony asked me if I would take a puppy. I reluctantly said YEs. I admit I had a lot of doubt. A puppy is a lot of commitment. Love and care. I really wasn't sure I could do it.
Yesterday we picked him up. And as we drove home, the names we had discussed and couldn't decide on just melted away and one just seemed so Perfect. And my worries and doubts melted away as we drove home with him on my lap cuddling and slowly drowsing. Adorable.
I did question myself the first time he peed on the floor then as he squatted to take a poo and I run with him for the door(we don't make it, he got it on my foot) but as we sit and cuddle on the floor or as he tries to walk and falls over. The worries just melt away all over again. I gave him a bath and he cried so hard and struggled. A treat wouldn't even calm him. Then he hide under the bed in the middle and pouted for a long time.
We gave our notice.At the end of September, We are out of our little rental house. So John roughly has two Months to get everything livable in the trailer.
yesterday We picked up a lot of supplies. today we put the tin on. So our roof is officially done. Yay. We have one window in. We may even get the siding up too. But today is so hot that john and tony haven't worked very hard or fast.
I did question myself the first time he peed on the floor then as he squatted to take a poo and I run with him for the door(we don't make it, he got it on my foot) but as we sit and cuddle on the floor or as he tries to walk and falls over. The worries just melt away all over again. I gave him a bath and he cried so hard and struggled. A treat wouldn't even calm him. Then he hide under the bed in the middle and pouted for a long time.
We gave our notice.At the end of September, We are out of our little rental house. So John roughly has two Months to get everything livable in the trailer.
yesterday We picked up a lot of supplies. today we put the tin on. So our roof is officially done. Yay. We have one window in. We may even get the siding up too. But today is so hot that john and tony haven't worked very hard or fast.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Our Vision
So I'm trying to find the best way to describe what we are doing with the Tiny house, Why we are doing it and such. My family Many People doesn't seem to get it.
If you've never ever really Looked at Tiny Houses or even heard of them. Google them. They are more popular then you think.
As most people know I am a Hippy... Not that I openly fully admit it otherwise some people(John) teases me about it, It isn't a thing to be ashamed of.
Meeting John has done me a lot of good though some think he hasn't. He has let me blossom, and fully show my colors and do what makes me Happy. In the past, I had trouble coming out of my shell and doing what I really wanted. Past Relationship: Man who preferred A box of mac N Cheese compared to the real Stuff, It really makes your creativity stop when you make a new thing and your partner won't eat it and didn't approve on how I got to be at times. John isn't huge on some of things I make. But He lets me go and go and go. I really enjoy making things from scratch and chemical Free. Learning to make things from scratch.
Tiny Houses are affordable. By the time our home will be finished it will be about 8K. But the Best part, No mortgage, No Debt! I do have debt but that is from the Car I own. I have not finished paying it off quite yet. But when we are able to move into our tiny house, it will eliminate most a large portion of what we pay per month(Rent, Power, Water, Energy).
We are planning on Living as off Grid as Possible. John is learning about using Wind Power as well as Solar power. When we own land, We plan to have some of everything. Chickens(eggs, meat, Sales), Dexter Cows( Milk,Meat, Sales), Meat Rabbits( maybe, Unsure if we will like rabbit). We would like to build a Green house as soon as possible so we can make our grow year longer if not year long.
The Fun part, Most of these things are fairly easy and not insane to expensive to set up. By using time, we can build a Chicken coop with Skids, As well as a rabbit Cage. The Green house can be scrape wood, skids, PVC pipe even but I have been reading about different ways to build green houses. Then we can offerCSA's. If our land is large enough, we will also hopefully have a community of sorts.
Running to the store for milk will a be a thing of the past. Some of things we will still need to buy( toliet paper, salt, sugar, flour...chocolate) But when we are set up properly,We won't need the store as much as we used to.
On my To Do List is learning to make cheese. Like Cheddar, I already know how to make cream cheese, farm cheddar and Mozza. I've read about rennet and hopefully will put it to practice on how to make plant rennet not animal rennet.
Make Water Kefir as well as normal kefir, Make more flavors of Soda, Master keeping alive Sour Dough Starter... Etc.
John has started a new Job and he is so so so so much happier. The hours are long and it makes it harder to see each other which really sucks but it is worth it because he is happy and the money is a bit better from Colonay. But it gives me more of a reason to spend a fair bit of time in my kitchen creating Fun Things! In the past Two weeks~ Gluten and lactose free Banana chocolate muffins, brownies, Cinnamon rice krispies, Peanut butter Rice Krispies, Apple and mixed Summer Berry Pie and Mini Pies, Reuben "hot pockets" , Peanut and Chocolate Granola bars, salisbury Steaks, Stuffed pizza burgers( BP's copycat but better) with a lot more to Come.... Cheese Burger "hot pocket" with pickle and all!, more granola, Cookie Dough Muffins. Most of them are made and put away by 12:00pm of the day. Silly Closing shifts.
If you've never ever really Looked at Tiny Houses or even heard of them. Google them. They are more popular then you think.
As most people know I am a Hippy... Not that I openly fully admit it otherwise some people(John) teases me about it, It isn't a thing to be ashamed of.
Meeting John has done me a lot of good though some think he hasn't. He has let me blossom, and fully show my colors and do what makes me Happy. In the past, I had trouble coming out of my shell and doing what I really wanted. Past Relationship: Man who preferred A box of mac N Cheese compared to the real Stuff, It really makes your creativity stop when you make a new thing and your partner won't eat it and didn't approve on how I got to be at times. John isn't huge on some of things I make. But He lets me go and go and go. I really enjoy making things from scratch and chemical Free. Learning to make things from scratch.
Tiny Houses are affordable. By the time our home will be finished it will be about 8K. But the Best part, No mortgage, No Debt! I do have debt but that is from the Car I own. I have not finished paying it off quite yet. But when we are able to move into our tiny house, it will eliminate most a large portion of what we pay per month(Rent, Power, Water, Energy).
We are planning on Living as off Grid as Possible. John is learning about using Wind Power as well as Solar power. When we own land, We plan to have some of everything. Chickens(eggs, meat, Sales), Dexter Cows( Milk,Meat, Sales), Meat Rabbits( maybe, Unsure if we will like rabbit). We would like to build a Green house as soon as possible so we can make our grow year longer if not year long.
The Fun part, Most of these things are fairly easy and not insane to expensive to set up. By using time, we can build a Chicken coop with Skids, As well as a rabbit Cage. The Green house can be scrape wood, skids, PVC pipe even but I have been reading about different ways to build green houses. Then we can offerCSA's. If our land is large enough, we will also hopefully have a community of sorts.
Running to the store for milk will a be a thing of the past. Some of things we will still need to buy( toliet paper, salt, sugar, flour...chocolate) But when we are set up properly,We won't need the store as much as we used to.
On my To Do List is learning to make cheese. Like Cheddar, I already know how to make cream cheese, farm cheddar and Mozza. I've read about rennet and hopefully will put it to practice on how to make plant rennet not animal rennet.
Make Water Kefir as well as normal kefir, Make more flavors of Soda, Master keeping alive Sour Dough Starter... Etc.
John has started a new Job and he is so so so so much happier. The hours are long and it makes it harder to see each other which really sucks but it is worth it because he is happy and the money is a bit better from Colonay. But it gives me more of a reason to spend a fair bit of time in my kitchen creating Fun Things! In the past Two weeks~ Gluten and lactose free Banana chocolate muffins, brownies, Cinnamon rice krispies, Peanut butter Rice Krispies, Apple and mixed Summer Berry Pie and Mini Pies, Reuben "hot pockets" , Peanut and Chocolate Granola bars, salisbury Steaks, Stuffed pizza burgers( BP's copycat but better) with a lot more to Come.... Cheese Burger "hot pocket" with pickle and all!, more granola, Cookie Dough Muffins. Most of them are made and put away by 12:00pm of the day. Silly Closing shifts.
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