Ah, today is the last day of January! Where does the time go? Seems like only yesterday it was Christmas and now tomorrow is February. Ah, well. This year, I have several goals I am working towards. I don't particularly like calling them "resolutions". I feel that sounds very sterile and it's more of a win/lose scenario to me. I prefer using the term "goal" because it's something I feel that I can work towards. If I get there, great. If I don't, that's ok too because I know I will have worked towards the goal either way.
So, this year one of my goals is to give myself options and explore those options. As I am looking ahead for this year, I want to work on my career path. I am looking at several different journeys I can take and I am excited about each one. Grad school is a definite choice. There are several programs I am looking into, so we shall see how that goes. At my present job, there is a career lattice program I have applied for, which would give me experience in other departments (even though I've already worked in 3 of them haha) and it would give a decent salary increase for every level I complete. This would also be a good option when I look into getting my administrator's license. Having this kind of experience would be key. Now, let's see if I get accepted!
I want to grow career wise, so I need to look into more of what's out there for me. I am definitely open to the many possibilities that await me. I'm simply not going to put all of my eggs in one basket, either. Sometimes things work out and sometimes they do not, for a multitude of reasons. And if something doesn't work out for one reason or another, I want to have something else ready to try. It both scares me and excites me to think of taking some kind of risk like that, being a creature of comfort and habit.
So, when this ball starts rolling, I will post more. If you have any suggestions, I welcome them.
That is all.
Friday, January 31, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Escapades in Adulting - The Dentist
This morning, I had a dentist appointment. Always a joy. Actually, I don't mind going to the dentist anymore, not like I did as a child. And I'm lucky enough to have decent dental insurance so that's a plus. Still, my morning prior to my appointment was full of anxiety. I guess it's just the natural feelings of going to the dentist. Afraid they'll find something while they're poking around in the mouth. Fun Fun LOL
I knew what to expect this time as it was my 3rd quadrant cleaning. If you've never had one before, it is a VERY deep cleaning of the teeth, one quarter of your mouth at a time. They scrape all sides of the teeth, front, back and in between, chipping away at any thing that has built up. They also clean the gums, basically pulling them and digging down underneath to clear away any bacteria. Another fun aspect of the whole adventure.
My dentist, Dr. Nottage, is great and my hygienist, Sara, is beyond great. She enjoys what she does and that makes a difference. I guess I can see how scraping away other people's plaque can be quite exhilarating. Maybe in my next life. But they really numb you up to have this kind of cleaning. It took 4 shots - and not the fun kind either. They didn't hurt, but there's just something menacing about seeing that needle coming towards you. As a kid, I would've been crying. I remember I actually got a cavity filled once without any novocain because the needle scared me so much. Ah, well. 3 shots to the front of the right side of my upper gum and one to the roof of my mouth. Good times LOL
Overall, the procedure went just fine and Sara was quite pleased with how things are coming along. I get to do it again in two weeks. Might as well get the last one out of the way and start building better oral health...something I've been lacking for a long, long time. Afterwards, I went to work and they mercifully sent me home. I was still numb on the right side of my face, so trying to answer the phone at the desk would not have been the easiest thing I've ever done. But, they didn't really need me today and I was glad to be able to come home and rest. I remember that the last one I had hurt like a mofo afterwards. Thanks to Ibuprofen, this one wasn't bad at all, just tender.
Of course, on my way out of the dentist's parking lot, my check engine light comes on. Really? Seriously? But that's another tale for another day.
That is all :)
I knew what to expect this time as it was my 3rd quadrant cleaning. If you've never had one before, it is a VERY deep cleaning of the teeth, one quarter of your mouth at a time. They scrape all sides of the teeth, front, back and in between, chipping away at any thing that has built up. They also clean the gums, basically pulling them and digging down underneath to clear away any bacteria. Another fun aspect of the whole adventure.
My dentist, Dr. Nottage, is great and my hygienist, Sara, is beyond great. She enjoys what she does and that makes a difference. I guess I can see how scraping away other people's plaque can be quite exhilarating. Maybe in my next life. But they really numb you up to have this kind of cleaning. It took 4 shots - and not the fun kind either. They didn't hurt, but there's just something menacing about seeing that needle coming towards you. As a kid, I would've been crying. I remember I actually got a cavity filled once without any novocain because the needle scared me so much. Ah, well. 3 shots to the front of the right side of my upper gum and one to the roof of my mouth. Good times LOL
Overall, the procedure went just fine and Sara was quite pleased with how things are coming along. I get to do it again in two weeks. Might as well get the last one out of the way and start building better oral health...something I've been lacking for a long, long time. Afterwards, I went to work and they mercifully sent me home. I was still numb on the right side of my face, so trying to answer the phone at the desk would not have been the easiest thing I've ever done. But, they didn't really need me today and I was glad to be able to come home and rest. I remember that the last one I had hurt like a mofo afterwards. Thanks to Ibuprofen, this one wasn't bad at all, just tender.
Of course, on my way out of the dentist's parking lot, my check engine light comes on. Really? Seriously? But that's another tale for another day.
That is all :)
Friday, January 24, 2020
1st recipe of 2020 - White Castle Cheeseburger Pie
Here it is, the end of January, and this is my first blog of the new year. About time LOL Actually, I've been working on some things and that will come in later blogs. Anyway, I wanted to start the year off with a good, easy recipe. When we were home for Christmas, Michael's mom made this for lunch one day. We both enjoyed it and so I got the recipe from her. And it's pretty low carb. Sweet!!
White Castle Cheeseburger Pie
1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 ounces shredded cheese
Salt and pepper
Brown the ground beef with half of the onion soup mix. Drain fat, then add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the remaining soup mix and half the cheese. Put into a 9" pie plate. Top with the remaining cheese. Beat eggs and mix with mayo, cream and more s&p if wanted. Pour over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes at 350. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Pic courtesy of cookpad.com
Enjoy!!
White Castle Cheeseburger Pie
1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 ounces shredded cheese
Salt and pepper
Brown the ground beef with half of the onion soup mix. Drain fat, then add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the remaining soup mix and half the cheese. Put into a 9" pie plate. Top with the remaining cheese. Beat eggs and mix with mayo, cream and more s&p if wanted. Pour over beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes at 350. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Pic courtesy of cookpad.com
Enjoy!!
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