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March Journal #1

What is a priority for you right now?

Getting through the winter; it can be a real struggle which I am a little embarrassed to admit because so far, there have been minimal slow and fewer super cold weather days –although when it was cold…IT WAS COLD. At one point it felt like -50. I get the winter blues so bad. I really just want it to be summer when it is warm and light out for longer. The coldest part of our winter is also when the school year seems to drag or is the most tense and that takes a lot out of me. Also, I am by myself a lot of the time in the winter so if anything goes wrong it really sucks. My anxiety is an all-time high. I just wish it was fall all year long but I guess I picked the wrong province or country to live in.

What about you?

Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts

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Food & Drink

Spring Salad Recipe

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp Olive oil
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
1 Tbsp Garlic (minced)
12 cups Salad Greens
1 lb Asparagus
4 Eggs
1 lb Steak
1 Tbsp Garlic (minced)
1 Tbsp Soy sauce
4 Slices of whole grain toast
4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
Salt & Pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill or broiler to medium. Whisk together olive oil, (first allotment of) garlic and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Place mixed spring greens in a large salad bowl.
  3. Fill a pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes. Drain water and set aside to cool.
  4. In another pot; poach eggs to desired doneness.
  5. Rub steak with garlic, soy sauce, and several pinches of salt and pepper (on both sides).
  6. Place steak on the grill or broiler pan. Cook on each side for 4 minutes. Transfer steak to cutting board and let rest.
  7. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; add to the salad bowl.
  8. Toast bread and cut into small squares; add to the salad bowl
  9. Toss the salad mixture with half of the dressing.
  10. Divide salad among four shallow salad bowls. Place a poached egg over greens.
  11. Cut steak on the diagonal into thin slices, then arrange steak slices around each egg.
  12. Drizzle salads with the remaining dressing, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
  13. Enjoy!
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Reflections & Lifestyle

The Best Things About Spring

Spring has almost sprung; and I have been so looking forward to it!! This is my top 10 list about the best things about spring.

  1. More daylight!
    *The “dark” months are really tough on me; so being able to wake up to the shining sun –there is nothing better!
  2. Snow is disappearing
    *Depending on how harsh winter was, there is usually some kicking around. Although the grass is still brown and dead, the fact that its visible and starting its process of rejuvenation is exciting!
  3. Easter
    *Spending time feasting with my family is awesome!
  4. Strawberries
    *They are in season, and so tasty!
  5. Carrots & Beets
    *They are in season –bring on the delicious salads!
  6. Tulips
  7. Spring Break
    *A week off of school to relax and reset so I can make it to summer break after toiling away on report cards!
  8. Moderate weather
    *Perfect for spending more time outdoors and resuming my walks!
  9. Turning the furnace off
    *Just another indication that we are getting closer to summer
  10. Animals
    *Of course, baby animals have to be on the list! Because, duh!

What do you love about spring?