Random Wednesday: Curling, Vegetarian recipe, Snow Day, and Moist Cake...te he #Moist
Happy Random Wednesday,
I'm trying not to get too excited, but I think one of my bucket list items is going to come true soon. I've not been shy about my love for the sport of Curling. I mean seriously, my idea of the best first date ever would be to take me to some curling lessons.
I'm not quite signed up for lessons, but Ms. Amy and I are planning on visiting the Charlotte Curling Center for one of it's Open Houses during the Olympics. No reservation is necessary and we can go throw a rock and do a little sweeping. I'm totally geeking out.
My dear sweet friend Gabe is somewhat of a chef and he shared this lovely recipe with me and I shall share it with you. It looks delicious.
Everything was purchased at Trader Joe's. It involves no cooking and the goat cheese can be substituted with lowfat greek yogurt.
dolmas with tomato sauce and olive oil with roasted Brussels, Meyer lemon, goat cheese, oregano #Greek
Today is a Snow Day. Hooray! I am happy that we knew early last night that school was closed today. I didn't want to have to wake up for the news. I did wake up early though and it was raining. So I stayed in bed and listened to an audio book and saw the rain turn to a beautiful snow.
I stayed there for a little while, but eventually I got up and showered. While I was eating breakfast I made my Snow Day To Do list. I wanted to make sure that the day was not spent on Candy Crush. The very first thing on my list is: 15,000 steps. I'm over halfway there so I'm pretty confidant that I'll get it. YAY. Go Me!
Naturally the first thing that I knocked off of the list was doing my nails. Haha. I wanted to make sure that my list was productive as well as relaxing. We haven't gotten the call yet for tomorrow, but if we have another snow day, then there will be another list.
It's hard to drink cold water when it's cold. So I'm trying to some of my water intake through hot tea. I'm like a hot tea junkie. I have tea bags and loose tea. I have Gingerbread tea. I have Peppermint tea. I have gone to bed every night with a mug of Candy Cane tea.
I'm super sad that Teavana.com closed. According to the site though, there are two locations still open in the area. I'll have to go check them out soon.
DAMN YOU SNOW!
Tonight was supposed to be Book Club. The month's book is The Great Gatsby. It's one of my favorite of all time. I was very excited to talk about it. And I was very excited about meeting at Panera. I have been salivating over Tomato soup and grilled cheese. And today would be the PERFECT day for it. Hmm...I may be able to make my own tonight. It's not the same, but we'll see.
I have been very good today: oatmeal for breakfast and a very large spinach/grilled chicken garden salad for lunch.
It's time for another good plug for my St. Jude Heroes team.
St. Jude does so much for Childhood cancer. Not only does it do research on how to end it, but it also covers all expenses for the families. They have enough to deal with. They shouldn't have to worry about expenses at this time. Please help me reach my $500 goal. I'm still $400 short.
http://heroes.stjude.org/Jennie_Henderson
I still haven't tried on the dress that I am hoping to wear in 10 days. I guess I need to do that. Otherwise I need to go shopping. BAH. I don't want to do this. I would give anything to be able to wear my flannel pajamas and sweatshirt to the Wedding Reception.
I can't remember if I mentioned that I won't be doing the Polar Plunge this year. My heart is broken over it. But, I can't go north two weekends in a row. So the Wedding wins.
Did I mention that Heather is making the cupcakes? She is pure torture. All I get these days are texts with flavors and pictures of the most amazing cakes and cupcakes. She made the most amazing cake for Dad's Celebration of Life. Oh it was gorgeous and truly the most delicious cake that I've ever eaten.
It was so MOIST! Te he #Moist. The cake was Choco expresso with Swiss Meringue and it was heave. It was a little strange to eat my dad's face though. Only stranger when I realized that someone else at the party ate my face. Ack!
Have a Blessed Evening,
Jennie
xoxo
If you feel like you are alone on your journey and you just need some encouragement I am here for you! Shoot me an email and I will do my best to check in on you or give you the words of support you need several times a week. The journey is so much easier if you have support.
jhendersonfit@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/ConfessionsOfAFormerFatGir
yeah, sorry, I messed up and the "l" is missing....I need an assistant :-)
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter: hugsnsmile
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I'm trying not to get too excited, but I think one of my bucket list items is going to come true soon. I've not been shy about my love for the sport of Curling. I mean seriously, my idea of the best first date ever would be to take me to some curling lessons.
I'm not quite signed up for lessons, but Ms. Amy and I are planning on visiting the Charlotte Curling Center for one of it's Open Houses during the Olympics. No reservation is necessary and we can go throw a rock and do a little sweeping. I'm totally geeking out.
*****
My dear sweet friend Gabe is somewhat of a chef and he shared this lovely recipe with me and I shall share it with you. It looks delicious.
Everything was purchased at Trader Joe's. It involves no cooking and the goat cheese can be substituted with lowfat greek yogurt.
dolmas with tomato sauce and olive oil with roasted Brussels, Meyer lemon, goat cheese, oregano #Greek
*****
Today is a Snow Day. Hooray! I am happy that we knew early last night that school was closed today. I didn't want to have to wake up for the news. I did wake up early though and it was raining. So I stayed in bed and listened to an audio book and saw the rain turn to a beautiful snow.
I stayed there for a little while, but eventually I got up and showered. While I was eating breakfast I made my Snow Day To Do list. I wanted to make sure that the day was not spent on Candy Crush. The very first thing on my list is: 15,000 steps. I'm over halfway there so I'm pretty confidant that I'll get it. YAY. Go Me!
Naturally the first thing that I knocked off of the list was doing my nails. Haha. I wanted to make sure that my list was productive as well as relaxing. We haven't gotten the call yet for tomorrow, but if we have another snow day, then there will be another list.
*****
It's hard to drink cold water when it's cold. So I'm trying to some of my water intake through hot tea. I'm like a hot tea junkie. I have tea bags and loose tea. I have Gingerbread tea. I have Peppermint tea. I have gone to bed every night with a mug of Candy Cane tea.
I'm super sad that Teavana.com closed. According to the site though, there are two locations still open in the area. I'll have to go check them out soon.
*****
DAMN YOU SNOW!
Tonight was supposed to be Book Club. The month's book is The Great Gatsby. It's one of my favorite of all time. I was very excited to talk about it. And I was very excited about meeting at Panera. I have been salivating over Tomato soup and grilled cheese. And today would be the PERFECT day for it. Hmm...I may be able to make my own tonight. It's not the same, but we'll see.
I have been very good today: oatmeal for breakfast and a very large spinach/grilled chicken garden salad for lunch.
*****
It's time for another good plug for my St. Jude Heroes team.
St. Jude does so much for Childhood cancer. Not only does it do research on how to end it, but it also covers all expenses for the families. They have enough to deal with. They shouldn't have to worry about expenses at this time. Please help me reach my $500 goal. I'm still $400 short.
http://heroes.stjude.org/Jennie_Henderson
*****
I still haven't tried on the dress that I am hoping to wear in 10 days. I guess I need to do that. Otherwise I need to go shopping. BAH. I don't want to do this. I would give anything to be able to wear my flannel pajamas and sweatshirt to the Wedding Reception.
I can't remember if I mentioned that I won't be doing the Polar Plunge this year. My heart is broken over it. But, I can't go north two weekends in a row. So the Wedding wins.
Did I mention that Heather is making the cupcakes? She is pure torture. All I get these days are texts with flavors and pictures of the most amazing cakes and cupcakes. She made the most amazing cake for Dad's Celebration of Life. Oh it was gorgeous and truly the most delicious cake that I've ever eaten.
It was so MOIST! Te he #Moist. The cake was Choco expresso with Swiss Meringue and it was heave. It was a little strange to eat my dad's face though. Only stranger when I realized that someone else at the party ate my face. Ack!
Have a Blessed Evening,
Jennie
xoxo
****Please note****
If you feel like you are alone on your journey and you just need some encouragement I am here for you! Shoot me an email and I will do my best to check in on you or give you the words of support you need several times a week. The journey is so much easier if you have support.
jhendersonfit@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/ConfessionsOfAFormerFatGir
yeah, sorry, I messed up and the "l" is missing....I need an assistant :-)
Don't forget to follow me on Twitter: hugsnsmile
Instagram: Jennie5973
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