Again, it was another normal week. Except for a tick bite that I am a little concerned about. I may actually see a doctor about it tomorrow, if I can get in. It doesn't look like a Lyme's rash, although I'm not really sure, but it is swollen and there is like a big bruise around it. Although I should be resigned at this point to the fact that fate is just not my friend, I really can't believe that I would have to go through the fall and its aftermath AND a tick problem in the same month. Oh well. At least I have good stories, right?
It is a new recipe day. I had invited a friend from work, but he canceled on me, so I asked my neighbor. He agreed to join me, so I do have a human to share the experiment. This is the recipe I am going to try: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/layered-enchilada-bake-107317.aspx
It is an enchilada bake. My friend Desiree was kind enough to lend me her brand new cookbook for some inspiration. (Thank you Ms. Desiree!) I plan to have a cheesy potato dish and a tomato/avocado salad on the side. I have margaritas. And wine. I think I have everything covered except for dessert. I forgot about a dessert.
As far as other goals are going:
Walking is going well, as is the reduction in soda. So is trying to say I'm sorry less. It has been hard to find reasons to laugh lately - things are a little tense at work because we are having an accreditation visit coming up at the end of the month. However, there have been some opportunities and I have seized them, and I think I've done very good at not being angry.
There have again been some opportunities to be a friend to others. I think I did a good job, although, I still think I need to work on being a better listener. I find myself directing conversation to things going on in my life or offering my opinions when the other person hasn't invited them. I really need to be aware of this and try to change that pattern.
Next month is both Ari and Aidan's birthdays. Later this month, I need to touch base with their mom to make sure I know what they would like and make sure they receive the gifts in time. I promised Ari when she was very young that I would get her an aquarium with fish when she turned ten...I think that is this year. I don't know if she is still interested, but if she is, I need to make a trip to Petco!
As far as taking emotional risks, still not there. This week, I didn't take either of the risks I'm been considering. I guess at this point, I need to consider recognizing what I want and even considering doing something about it as a victory. Baby steps.
It is a new recipe day. I had invited a friend from work, but he canceled on me, so I asked my neighbor. He agreed to join me, so I do have a human to share the experiment. This is the recipe I am going to try: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/layered-enchilada-bake-107317.aspx
It is an enchilada bake. My friend Desiree was kind enough to lend me her brand new cookbook for some inspiration. (Thank you Ms. Desiree!) I plan to have a cheesy potato dish and a tomato/avocado salad on the side. I have margaritas. And wine. I think I have everything covered except for dessert. I forgot about a dessert.
As far as other goals are going:
Walking is going well, as is the reduction in soda. So is trying to say I'm sorry less. It has been hard to find reasons to laugh lately - things are a little tense at work because we are having an accreditation visit coming up at the end of the month. However, there have been some opportunities and I have seized them, and I think I've done very good at not being angry.
There have again been some opportunities to be a friend to others. I think I did a good job, although, I still think I need to work on being a better listener. I find myself directing conversation to things going on in my life or offering my opinions when the other person hasn't invited them. I really need to be aware of this and try to change that pattern.
Next month is both Ari and Aidan's birthdays. Later this month, I need to touch base with their mom to make sure I know what they would like and make sure they receive the gifts in time. I promised Ari when she was very young that I would get her an aquarium with fish when she turned ten...I think that is this year. I don't know if she is still interested, but if she is, I need to make a trip to Petco!
As far as taking emotional risks, still not there. This week, I didn't take either of the risks I'm been considering. I guess at this point, I need to consider recognizing what I want and even considering doing something about it as a victory. Baby steps.
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