So since I now have a desk job, and come home significantly less stressed every day, brown-bagging my lunch and snacks should be easy. It is a cheap way to eat, and it's also way healthier. Not to mention the fact that it's way easier to avoid as much waste as possible.
Except that I'm running low on ideas. We rarely have leftovers, since we make pretty much enough to feed everyone.
Right now, I take one container (cottage cheese size) of veggies, and one container (same size) of fruit. I have been bring along extra plums, since they're super ripe and we have a whole basket of them to eat. I bring a bagel, or bread, and put peanut butter on it.
It's kind of boring. I need ideas.
Anyone have any quick and easy ideas? I was thinking of possibly making a huge batch of pasta salad to keep in the fridge for quick lunches, since I love pasta salad, but I don't have any good sauce recipes.
Help me out here people! Please!
Thanks in advance!
Simply Me
Monday Musing: Automatic negative reactions
Changes in perspective are a necessary part of growing up and maturing. Understanding your own reaction to other people's comments and attitudes is essential.
I don't like being wrong. I hate it when someone points out something I've either done wrong or forgotten. It makes me feel inadequate, inferior, and useless. But I have no reason to take out my anger and denial on those I love. My wife was getting the anger because I didn't want to admit that my behaviour may have been wrong.
Now that I have acknowledged and validated that thought process within myself, I can stop myself when I feel it happening. I can notice it and stop myself to pay attention to what is causing this reaction.
Paying attention to negative reactions within yourself can save you future headaches and stress.
What is there that triggers you into a defensive position, and what do you do to keep yourself from taking out your anger/frustration/fear on those around you?
Peace and serenity,
Simply Me
Enjoy the Monday Musing series? Here are the rest of the posts from this series:
Gardens
Happy thoughts
Thanksgiving
Sustainable eating
Contentment
Crutch or reason?
I don't like being wrong. I hate it when someone points out something I've either done wrong or forgotten. It makes me feel inadequate, inferior, and useless. But I have no reason to take out my anger and denial on those I love. My wife was getting the anger because I didn't want to admit that my behaviour may have been wrong.
Now that I have acknowledged and validated that thought process within myself, I can stop myself when I feel it happening. I can notice it and stop myself to pay attention to what is causing this reaction.
Paying attention to negative reactions within yourself can save you future headaches and stress.
What is there that triggers you into a defensive position, and what do you do to keep yourself from taking out your anger/frustration/fear on those around you?
Peace and serenity,
Simply Me
Enjoy the Monday Musing series? Here are the rest of the posts from this series:
Gardens
Happy thoughts
Thanksgiving
Sustainable eating
Contentment
Crutch or reason?
Day 30 — your reflection in the mirror
My reflection is something that I've watched change a lot over the years. From depressed, to happy. From feeling too fat, to feeling comfortable. From insecurity, to confidence. I have improved my own self-image so much, I don't even recognize myself when I look back. Even in pictures, there's such a visible difference, apart from the time gap.
@Me No matter what, keep smiling. You are wonderful, beautiful, and kind. You deserve everything good, and you can push through everything bad.
And so the tweet challenge is wrapped up. It was an interesting journey, and hopefully not too boring for those who've been following along.
I think I'm going to start having a weekly blurb on what I've been writing.
Peace and creativity,
Simply Me
@Me No matter what, keep smiling. You are wonderful, beautiful, and kind. You deserve everything good, and you can push through everything bad.
And so the tweet challenge is wrapped up. It was an interesting journey, and hopefully not too boring for those who've been following along.
I think I'm going to start having a weekly blurb on what I've been writing.
Peace and creativity,
Simply Me
Social Networking: Helpful or Hopeless?
So, I am all over Facebook. I use it for it's actual purpose: Social Networking. I enjoy catching up with people that I don't see regularly, keeping tabs on who's having kids, etc. I love it.
Some people don't think it's a good thing. Some figure, if you want to find out about a person, call and ask them! But I don't really see it that way. I see it more as a way to open conversation. When you already know a bit about what's going on in someone's life, it makes it easier to initiate and maintain a basic conversation.
I find it very helpful in also finding information, such as who may be looking for a place to live, or who is trying to get rid of some of their junk.
How about you, do you use Facebook? If you do, what do you primarily use it for? If you don't, what's stopping you?
Don't be shy, I'm actually curious!
Interest and accuracy,
Simply Me
Some people don't think it's a good thing. Some figure, if you want to find out about a person, call and ask them! But I don't really see it that way. I see it more as a way to open conversation. When you already know a bit about what's going on in someone's life, it makes it easier to initiate and maintain a basic conversation.
I find it very helpful in also finding information, such as who may be looking for a place to live, or who is trying to get rid of some of their junk.
How about you, do you use Facebook? If you do, what do you primarily use it for? If you don't, what's stopping you?
Don't be shy, I'm actually curious!
Interest and accuracy,
Simply Me
Day 29 - Someone I want to tell everything to, but am too afraid to
Wow. Deep subject this one. Someone I want to tell all to, but am afraid to.
I think no matter who I pick, there is always going to be someone that I want to share everything to, but am too afraid. I don't like sharing everything, even when I want to, I don't really want to. I like keeping things to myself for the most part. I like the freedom that it has when I am feeling something but I'm the only one that knows it. It also makes it easier to explain some things to people, because you'll know that they have very limited background information.
So, I guess, without further ado:
@Bzilla Everything is so complicated with you two right now. Why can't you just suck it up and talk to each other?? I can't help you otherwise.
Dramatic people can't do anything for themselves, but they get mad if you try to help. Go figure.
Patience and peace,
Simply Me
I think no matter who I pick, there is always going to be someone that I want to share everything to, but am too afraid. I don't like sharing everything, even when I want to, I don't really want to. I like keeping things to myself for the most part. I like the freedom that it has when I am feeling something but I'm the only one that knows it. It also makes it easier to explain some things to people, because you'll know that they have very limited background information.
So, I guess, without further ado:
@Bzilla Everything is so complicated with you two right now. Why can't you just suck it up and talk to each other?? I can't help you otherwise.
Dramatic people can't do anything for themselves, but they get mad if you try to help. Go figure.
Patience and peace,
Simply Me
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