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Happy Sunday

Honey Garlic Chicken

It felt like eating guilty food but it was healthy. (Obviously not vegan or vegetarian). I subbed olive oil for the butter.  I did dust the chicken with flour but I banged each piece  to remove the excess.  It took less than 1/8 cup of flour.

My big modification was adding a ton of steamed veggies. I also put a smidge of cayenne.  Have a great week.  Chopping meals for three meals is making it easier to work full time, do my chores and take three classes this semester.

Here is the link. https://www.recipetineats.com/honey-garlic-chicken/#wprm-recipe-container-27417

Friday, Dexter and goals

Get up!
  I spent the last hour, yes ONE hour catching up on social media. I have no regrets seeing what all of my friends and family are up to.  And then I scrolled through Instagram to see what SUPER duper motivational advice I could get.  I am pretty sure Tony Robbins, Rachel Hollis, Brendon Brushard and Dave Ramsey would tell me to get my butt up and get all over this day.

Truth... I will get at it  ... school starts next week.  (Black and White Photography, Digital imaging, and an outdooor photography workshop).

I have a little fiddle jam tomorrow and I need to see if my ancient equipment works. And new strings to break in.  And then after today... I have 7 days of commitments. And then just a mere short Sunday off. My plan to succeed is to use my down time for self care and not let any time me get gobbled up from mindless scrolling on social media. And to go to bed every night at 9 pm. (No screens)

So... I will get the coffee going.   It’s also weigh-in Friday.  (Weight Watchers).  Chores, bill, House, food prep....... but at least I don’t have to leave my home.

Have a great weekend.  I worked on some black and white photography with the dog.   So today’s treat is Dexter Roy!

Be on the look out for how I lost 11 lbs in four weeks and the yummy foods I ate!

Filterless Friday - belated due to technical issues.

Pajamas in the rain while succulent gardening. Yes.... that is what I did.
After, I put up my feet and drank tea.  (1/18/2019)

Balance

Jade blossoms
I am conflicted in my desire for calm and letting go of expectations of myself and being a fire cracker high performance person doing "better" working "harder" "being so efficient" and "killinit"
.... work, school, run, plan, promote, save, be responsible, grow......
I know to seek balance and find meaning. I know be present and not wreck today with tomorrow’s insanity. #whatsonmymindtonight #whataboutmakingdreamscometrue #conflict
Do you ever feel this way?

Happy New Year - Give away

Let me get nosey. What are your plans? Was last year so great that you shall make it a repeat. Keep it going ???

I’ve heard many people that were ready to kick 2018 to the curb! Are you relieved to see it gone?

All the goal coaches, life coaches, and spiritual coaches are out there with books, and seminars and wonderful tips on how to show up and make our life better. Is that your style?

Give me the scoop? Will you Rise and live intentional with Rachel Hollis? Will you go see Tony Robbins, or listen to The Brendon show.

Or do you have a tried and true way to embrace and move through the new year?

Vision boards, prayer, journaling, girls nights, boys nights? What is everyone doing. Please join and share with me.

Perhaps you let the new year pull you along as you know many events will happen whether you’ve fully prepared or not. And do you just roll with the punches?

What’s going on with you?

Tell me all the things. Post here on this wonderful beautiful blog that nobody comments on publically.   

Can we try to have a conversation? I will share too!

If I get ten comments I will have a giveaway. And another for every 10 more comments!!!! And If you could take a moment and sign up to follow I’ll put your name in twice for the give away. 

Happy New Year - Let us Talk!

Love Toni

US and Canada only for the contest.. But I’d love to hear from everyone.