Friday, April 26, 2013

Hm. Well. In terms of my goals, I failed at the making lunches for myself. At least, so far. Sometimes I'd bring left-overs, which was nice, or a thermos of tea and a piece of fruit, or honestly, much of the time I don't bring anything at all.

Haven't picked up my guitar. I don't know what is stopping me. I've been working out a lot more, though. That's something.

I do wake up earlier, but not as early as I should. I start work an hour later than I used to, though, so I actually get some things done in the morning, which is quite nice.

I'm currently making bagels from scratch. This will be my second time doing so. The first batch was wonderful, so I've been craving them again. I don't always, but since I pledged last year to start making my own bread from scratch, I feel I've done fairly well for myself. So far I've made all kinds of things, like English Muffins, sourdough (although that one didn't rise properly, but it tasted just like sourdough), rye, basic rustic bread, French bread, cheese pesto loafs, challa, honey wheat, and foccacia.

I find that food is one of the most predominant things on my mind. I'm always thinking about growing my own food one day, and recipes and what I'll cook. I would really like an ice cream maker, a proper food processor, and a pasta press! It'd just be so wonderful to be able to start making even more from scratch. This summer I should hopefully get the opportunity to go to some local farms and pick berries and the like and make some sorbet and pies, etc. Weee.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Hear my train a'comin'

Normally I'd say I can't believe it's April already, but March actually felt like the entirety of the month of March! So I'm just slackin'. I'm also...working full-time again! I know, I know. I got my job back. I'm very thankful, because a source of steady income is quite nice.

To recap on my March goals-

Since I got my job back...I'm pretty much still ruining my hands. Sigh. I try and use cream every night, and it does feel quite nice.

I've been reading more, for sure. I'm still behind on my 1 a month, as I started late, but so long as I get 2 read this month, I'll be caught up. Reading is wonderful.

I've been eating less sugar, although it's not been cut out completely, as I still enjoy making baked goods on occasion. I've always used less sugar than what is called for, though. (1 whole cup sometimes? Jeez.) I have however been using more honey instead and it's nice.

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This is back when Mr. T had his haircut. Look at his ridiculously adorable rabbit feet! I have loads of pictures to post, eventually...I promise I'll post more than just my cats, haha.

April goals:

Since my lunch break is now shorter and I can't bike home for lunch anymore, I want to start making myself lunches ahead of time to bring. So far I've just been making peanut butter honey and banana sandwiches with tea and an apple, as it gives me lots of energy for the remainder of the day and is easy to make. But I'd like to take more time on what I bring.

Start trying to practice my guitar...even just fiddling. I had back in January and it's so FUN.

Wake up earlier in the day, more regularly... I struggle with this. So far, I have been waking up earlier just because I have a regular work schedule, and weekends I work at 7am. But it'd be good to be up earlier so I can start my morning earlier and get more done.