Capstone Update

 

This past weekend, I finished up my capstone proposal and got it submitted to my professor.  Now, I play the waiting game.  While I was quite nervous about the proposal when I was writing it, now I find myself pretty calm about it. It's not as if I am not nervous about it, but I have decided that I will accept whatever the decision is.  Hopefully the proposal will be accepted.  It's possible it could be accepted with rewrites. Or it may be rejected.  Either way, I will be fine and move forward.  If it is rejected, then I will do it all again next year.  I am ok with that.  It would not be ideal, but things could be worse.  

I should hear by tomorrow, so now it is just a waiting game. Wish me luck!

Quote of the Week

 

Yesterday at work, I received a compliment from one of my insurance vendors that I work with. It was a great feeling. The people in my department work very hard together and we have a great time.  It shows and it's hearing the good things that make it worth it all. 

Thought of the Day

 

I often wonder what this country would be like if people were kinder to each other.  People often say that kindness costs nothing, but I disagree.  For some people, kindness takes a lot of time and effort.  Not everyone is inherently kind. It is like hate in a way.  Not everyone is inherently hateful.  You have to be taught to hate, just as you have to be taught kindness.  Often the examples set for us are not ideal anymore because kindness has fallen by the wayside for many people.  Replaced with greed and not letting anyone stand in their way of success...whatever that means anymore. It works both ways:  hateful people can do kind things and kind people can do hateful things.  Nothing and no one are perfect.  I just think that if we started to take the time to make more of an effort to be kind, the world would be a better place.

That is all.

Recipe of the Week - Shrimp Etouffee

 

I found this recipe in one of the cookbooks that June gave me last year.  She's cleaning out her collection and I always welcome new additions to mine! This is definitely a homemaker's version of etouffee, but it turned out delicious and I will definitely make it again! Enjoy!

Shrimp Etouffee

1/2 cup chopped onions

1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers

1 clove of garlic

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 stick margarine

1 can cream of celery soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 small bunch of green onions chopped

1 small bunch of parsley, chopped

1 lb. cleaned cut up shrimp

Cook chopped onions, peppers, celery and garlic in margarine until soft.  Add shrimp and cook 20 minutes.  Add soups, green onions and parsley.  Cook 20 minutes over low heat.  Serve over cooked rice.  Serves 4-6.

Shrimp Etouffee over rice with steamed broccoli and jalapeno cornbread

Thought of the day

 

I know that one of my daily challenges has been to get more aerobic exercise into my daily regime, but it is time for me to seriously look into losing weight.  I know a lot of the reasons that I have gained so much weight since October.  I won't go into them now but just know that I am highly aware of them.  Let's just say that the time has come to shed the unwanted pounds.

This morning, I am planning my grocery store run.  I need to fill my cart with fruits and vegetables!  I definitely need more salads and fresh vegetables in my life.  That and smaller portions LOL I am one of those people, no big shock here, that doesn't throw things out when they're still of good use. Use being the important word there.  I have so many clothes that are good that I simply cannot fit into anymore.  I will ultimately donate them if I have to, but I would love to be able to fit into them again.  My wardrobe has become very limited because of my weight gain.

Yesterday, I went to visit with my Dad and June.  When I was getting ready, I tried on a pair of shorts to wear.  I had not worn them since last year because there had not been a great need yet.  Now that the weather is warmer, that has changed.  Well, I couldn't even get the button anywhere near the buttonhole.  It was rather pathetic to me.  I got very frustrated but let it go because I was on a time clock to get out the door.  And I like these shorts.  They have plenty of wear left in them!

During our visit, Dad and I went to lunch.  I could barely squeeze into the booth at the restaurant.  That was embarrassing.  I managed to push the table towards Dad as much as I could without him being pinned in.  At least I was able to breathe even though my stomach was still touching the table LOL  Took them a cake, like I always try to do.  Dad had a piece.  June had 3 pieces, so it was good. I declined. I just couldn't bring myself to do it.  Ah, well.

Time to get off my butt and do something about this.  Who knew being able to look down and see my shoes would become a life goal!  That is all.

Golden Girls collectibles

 

If you know me at all, you know I love The Golden Girls.  I have loved them from the beginning when the first episode aired on September 14, 1985.  That began a tradition of Saturday night appointment television.  How I miss those days! As I grew older, my love for them has grown.  One reason is that as an adult, I have a better understanding of their situations, and their humor hits on different levels.  It's brilliant writing. I remember being so excited when they began releasing the seasons on DVD.  This was before streaming and you had to catch reruns when you could.  And that really began my collection of Golden Girls stuff!

And one of the best things about this collection is that almost all of it came from friends.  My friends know of my obsession. 

I have often said that Dorothy Zbornak is my spirit animal and that is so true! I have received wonderful GG items for Christmas, for birthdays and sometimes just out of the blue.  I have figurines, Christmas ornaments, puzzles, magnets, books, etc.  It's just something that fills me with such joy that it never gets old to me!  Now, I wonder what my next item is going to be!!  Let's have some cheesecake and find out!

Quote of the Week

 

Going into the weekend, I just liked what this quote has to say!