It’s almost summer and you know what that means… PEAS! In addition to being delicious, they are a good source of Vitamin A and C as well as Thiamin and Niacin. To help you increase your intake, try these yummy recipes.
Green Pea Soup
Quick Pea Curry
Snap Pea Chips
Cold Pea Salad
Easy Spring Pea Tart
June is always a bit of a hairy month for teachers; the time we have left to get our long lists accomplished is dwindling and we have only just begun. It kind of makes sense that this month’s goals are going to be a mixed bag.
What about you? What goals are you setting for yourself?
You have 2 hours to do something relaxing and a budget of $100. What will you do?
Normally I wouldn’t need $100! Typically to relax either have a hot bath and put on my most comfy clothes. Or, I wrap myself up in a fuzzy blanket and put on a face mask. Often times at night I will slather some mint oil on my temples and read a book until I fall asleep. Sometimes to relax I will binge watch a show. I guess if you wanted to attach a dollar value to it that might be maybe $50. But if I was forced to pick something relaxing that was out of the norm for me I guess I would have to use that $100 and get whatever massage or spa treatment I could. Or be reunited with my bestie! The money would go towards gas or it would go towards an incredible meal at a new restaurant with her. My best friend and I love to have chill, relaxing weekends together. I’m really seeing how cheap/affordable self care is and ultimately what that looks like for me as a result of this journal entry.
What about you?
Prompt from: Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompt
I can’t believe how fast May flew by! Just a hop, skip and a jump until the school year is done and summer is officially here! I have been setting three goals each month since the New Year; I focused on physical health and then mental health and then I “made the most of” March. In April, I “Finish[ed] What I Started…” And this month was all about “The Little Things That Make All The Difference.” To keep myself accountable I’m checking in monthly with you all. As a refresher, my goals were…
1. Curb my binge-watching
2. Improving my posture
3. Get new bras
In terms of curbing my binge-watching, I made a list of shows I wanted to watch. Reboot (Disney+) and Wellmania (Netflix). As tempting as it was to binge both series, I watched one episode of ONE show a night. The weather helped me out with this one; it turned really nice so I was able to do more gardening. I think the binge watching may become an issue again in the winter.
In terms of improving my posture, I am going to have to work on this continually. As much as I try to be MINDFUL, I do forget or I get carried away with whatever I am doing BUT I have caught myself saying (internally), “sit up straight!” So I guess that it’s a good sign it’s on my radar at least. I am trying to sit as little as possible at work and at home, however, when I am sitting I avoid crossing my legs, I keep my elbows in and I have given up my favourite spot on the couch for a chair that is much better for my back.
In terms of getting new bras, I bought myself 5 new Remix Lightly Lined Demi bras from La Senza. I have tried other ones, but I keep coming back to these ones. I have to say it feels so nice to have properly fitting bras again!
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the fact or condition of being dependent or “hooked” to a particular substance, thing or activity.
Book: The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Grey
Music: Lauren Daigle
TV Show: Wellmania (Netflix)
Movie: The Little Mermaid (2023, Disney)
Food: Lotus Biscoff Cookies
Drink: London Fog Iced Latte
Clothing: So Free Light (Lightly Lined Demi Remix) Bra from La Senza
Cosmetic: “All Frothed Up” CND shellac
Accessory: Coach Sunglasses
Imagine you are a news anchor. Write the beginning of tonight’s newscast. Make the top story what you truly think could happen today, or what you wish would happen today.
Good evening; I am your anchor for tonight’s broadcast. Leading off tonight’s top story is a lesson in kindness brought to you by a mysterious benefactor who left her millions to a small rural school in Alberta. It was stipulated in her will that funds be used to improve the facility; the addition of an art studio, workout room, more classrooms and a robotics lab. Other money is allocated to stock the school with state-of-the-art technology and a fully service food program for all students. Monies have also been allocated for scholarships. A special reserve fund has been set aside which can be used to hire additional staff during budgetary shortfalls at the provincial and division levels.
What about you?
Prompt from: Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompt
It’s spring and you know what that means… BROCCOLI! In addition to being delicious, it is a good source of vitamins A, C and K and calcium as well as phosphorus and zinc. All of which aid in bone health. To help you increase your intake, try these yummy recipes…
Broccoli and Cashew Cream Soup
Broccoli Fries
Asian Broccoli Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Broccoli & Ranch Goddess Bowl
Smoked Cheese & Broccoli Tart
My birthday is coming up and I have already picked my dream outfit from Talbots!
Dress: Tiered Maxi Dress (Lemon & Oranges) in strawberry pink
Shoes: Capri Nappa Sandals in lemon chiffon
Bag: Seagrass Straw Tote
Jewellery: Woven Wonder Earrings & Bangle in rattan/gold
Write about a memorable experience you have had staying at a hotel.
Anytime you get the chance to travel and stay somewhere it’s a memorable experience. Of course my constant “memorable hotel experience” is when I attend a convention every year in February downtown with a friend. I used to commute over an hour until one day she said, “hey do you want to stay at the Hotel Mac?” I agree (with zero arm twisting) and from then on I was hooked. Even during COVID, when the convention switch to online we still stayed at the hotel and watched everything on our chromebooks. We have started staying on the Gold Floor to enjoy the many amenities that the lounge offers. There is fancy breakfast and snacks, alcohol, we swim in the pool and we take in the incredible views. Ultimately, we pamper ourselves! One of our traditions is to get the salmon lox bagel (until they discontinued it). One time we even got a tour of some of the fanciest suits at the hotel. The concierges are awesome and so helpful. At night my friend and I play the board games we each bring and we have tons of belly laughs. Most recently I stayed at the Hilton in Houston Texas for the Safari Club Show. It was incredible. the best part was the food. We ate at Pappasito’s and Pappadeaux’s and it was just truly lovely to get away with my husband. It was also nice to meet new friends and finally go to Texas after delaying my trip two years. And another “memorable hotel experience” was staying at the The Empress in Victoria, with my best friend; we had High Tea and explored as much of Victoria as we could in three days!
What about you?
Prompt from: Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompt
It’s spring and you know what that means… ASPARAGUS! In addition to being delicious, it is rich in minerals and vitamins A, C and folic acid. It can help support a healthy gut, as well as help to lower blood pressure. To help you increase your intake, try these yummy recipes…
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Parmesan Asparagus Fries
Bacon Alfredo Asparagus
Goddess Bowl
Asparagus and Cheese Tart
