Ad·dic·tion
/əˈdikSH(ə)n/
noun
the fact or condition of being dependent or “hooked” to a particular substance, thing or activity.
Book: An Extravagant Death by Charles Finch
Music: Endless Summer by Miley Cyrus
TV Show: Extraordinary (Disney+)
Movie: See How They Run (Disney+)
Cosmetic: JLo Beauty Smooth + Seduce™ Contouring Body Cream with Caffeine
Clothing: Embroidered Cable Knit Cardigan from Talbots
Accessory: Forever Jewelry
Food: Iced Cinnamon Puffs from Weight Watchers
Ingredients
3 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz baby potatoes (halved)
8 oz baby carrots
8 oz asparagus (cut in half)
14.5 oz cannellini beans
4 chicken drumsticks
1 tsp paprika
3 Tbsp vinegar
3 Tbsp Italian seasoning
Directions
1. Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil on a sheet tray; add potatoes and carrots; mix to coat them and make sure they are in an even layer
2. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes at 450F
3. Combine the asparagus, beans and 1 Tbsp of olive oil in a large bowl
4. Add the mixed to the sheet tray
5. In the same bowl add the chicken and sprinkle with paprika
6. Lay the chicken on top of the vegetables on the sheet tray
7. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until chicken is properly cooked
8. In a small bowl combine the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil, the vinegar and seasoning to make a dressing
9. Spoon the dressing on the cooked chicken prior to serving
Write about a moment when you felt proud of yourself.
I felt proud of myself the most when I got my first teaching job. This is because I did it all on my own. I knew no one in the field so I couldn’t tap into any connections. The year I graduated, teaching jobs were pretty hard to come by unless you were a French immersion major. You basically had to take whatever was available or sub for a really long time. Subbing wasn’t for me. I think I may have done it once. A lot of the people in my practicum class never ended up teaching, which really sucks because they were amazing. I took a half-time position and it ended up evolving into the job I have now. I am so proud that I never gave up and I put the time in and I grew as an educator. When they offered me the job, I felt truly grown up. I felt truly independent because now I had an income and I could buy a house, I could travel, I could literally do whatever I wanted. It was the start of my life.
What about you?
From Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompts
Considering it was St. Patrick’s Day last Friday; I avoided being pinched by donning this outfit from Talbots
Top: Boyfriend Shirt in garden green
Bottoms: Wide Leg Jeans in moonlit wash
Jewelry: Luck Charm Drop Earrings
Bag: Knot Detail Leather Frame Clutch
Shoes: Blair Soft Nappa Ballet Flats in ivory/black
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetable
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
14.5 oz diced tomatoes
14.5 oz black beans (drained)
1 cup spinach
Directions
1. Cook the frozen mixed vegetables in cooking spray in a large soup pot until tender
2. Add the spices and continue to cook for 30 seconds
3. Add the chicken broth, mushrooms and tomatoes; bring to a boil then reduce heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
4. Add the beans and cook for another 5 minutes
5. Add the spinach and cook until it wilts.
Do you prefer to dance with no one watching, with a group of friends, or with one special partner?
I am not a particularly good dancer. I never have been. I don’t have a really good sense of rhythm. My parents never made me take dance lessons; in fact I went to one “to see if I liked it” and I didn’t –I think I spent a total of 15 minutes; the entire time sulking. I’m actually quite self-conscious about my dancing. I do love to “boogie” around the house when no one is home while I listen to Spotify and do chores. I am sure it’s quite the sight to behold. I do love it when I can slow dance with my husband. That’s a super rare occurrence. I think in the last 6 years of our married life we have maybe slow danced maybe four times. When I was younger and actually went “clubbing” or as my husband likes to say in my “bar star days” (which he seems to believe were much wilder than they actually were) I did dance a bit with my friends. Whenever my friends and I were out I tended to simply stand in the corner with a drink in hand because it really wasn’t my thing. I mean if I was drunk enough or rather once everyone else was drunk enough and paid me little attention I would cut loose a bit more on the dance floor.
What about you?
From Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompts
Spring is right around the corner, and apparently it has awakened a second engagement season. Needless to say I am finding myself having to buy a few engagement presents, so I decided to share what I have “put in my cart,” recently.
Reactive Glaze Stoneware Serveware (Celadon)
Marble & Brass 2 Tier Cake Stand
Colourblock Lacquer Square Dimensional Wall Art (Margo Selby)
Fluted Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor Planters
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
¼ tsp Frank’s Red Hot
1 pound Shrimp (ready to eat)
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 Onion (sliced)
1 Bell Pepper (sliced)
2 tsp Tex-Mex Seasoning
4 Keto Tortillas
1 Tomato (diced)
1 Avocado
Directions
1. Marinate the shrimp in the fridge for 30 minutes in a mixture of lime juice, garlic and Frank’s
2. Saute the onion, bell pepper in the olive oil until tender in a frying pan
3. Add Tex-Mex seasoning to the pan and continue cooking for 30 seconds
4. Set the onion, pepper & seasoning aside in a bowl (keep covered)
5. Cook the shrimp in the frying pan (be careful not to overcook)
6. Assemble your tortillas with onion, peppers, shrimp and top with tomato and avocado
Write about the weirdest job you have ever had.
I haven’t had many jobs. I was a Sickbay worker on a cadet camp base. I was a parts picker and packer at Ford. I worked one night as a hostess at an ABC Country Restaurant. I worked one day picking ice cream at a Nestle warehouse. Then of course I’ve been a teacher for the last 14 years and I run a business with my husband. Although in terms of the business he really does all the work, or at least 90%. I don’t classify any of my jobs as the “weirdest.” Obviously, since I didn’t last more than a day at two of them –I really didn’t like them. I mean there have been weird days or weird moments but no job has been the “weirdest.” For example, there have been “interesting” ailments to deal with. There have been “quirky” bosses. There have been “wacky” co-workers. And having to wear a full on snowsuit in indoors was pretty odd (necessary but odd). The kids that we teach are wonderful, special not too mention hilarious; they make everyday amazing and weird.
What about you?
From Piccadilly‘s 200 Writing Prompts
As you know, one of my goals for March is to “make the most of my Spring Break;” so I am heading off to Victoria, BC, with my bestie and I am treating us finally to High Tea at the Empress Hotel. The dress code is business casual; but we decided to have a little fun and get gussied up so I have been browsing for options and I have finally settled on an outfit… here it is!!
Dress: Poplin “Blissful Floral” Shirtdress
Jewelry: Butterfly Leverback Earrings
Bag: Leather Woven Crossbody in coral
Shoes: Mimi Woven Metallic Block Heel Sandals in gold