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@sheba2011

I hope your sinuses/cold is starting to ease up and you are beginning to feel better. While doing the MB, I am masking up because of the dust. Everything is unplugged.

Before I forget, I gave some incorrect info on the Congee. You make the rice like you normally would. You have a choice. Either you can take some out while it is still moist or you can let it cook through. Congee should be relatively moist, but not as moist as soup. Then you can add whatever you like. Tonight I made the rice. I also had some frozen shrimp in the freezer and fresh clams still in the shell in the frig. I brought vegetable broth to a boil. Added the clams and shrimp along with fresh broccoli, snow peas, carrots, and water chestnuts. I used a scoop to get the veggies out and the shrimp and waited on the clams to open up. I then scooped them out as they opened. I used a mesh, metal scooper that the Orientals use for taking items out of the wok. They can be found in any retail store. Usually made of metal or stainless steel. If you have an Oriental market nearby, they are usually less expensive and that also includes other utensils as well. I find myself going down the aisles where the pots and pans are as well as other homegood items. Somewhere in Orlando is an Oriental bakery. Next time we are in the area I will google the place and try to make a stop, unless, of course, we get lost.

I had to go out to the car this evening to fetch some bottled water. It was a tad warmer. The plants are still undercover, but tomorrow, the temps should hit the low 70s. These last few days made me really think about heading North during the winter season. I have a feeling my blood may be a little too thin to enjoy the cold temps. Especially when I went to the shed yesterday and within seconds I was shivering. To think I used to enjoy this season when you could dress in layers.

Well, enjoy the rest of your evening. I see Colorado is looking at a couple of inches of snow tomorrow through Wednesday. Wonder if it will reach New England.

@shoelady60,

Enjoy the Hockey Game and your team is ahead as I type this to you. ✨😎

Peace Out Peeps stay safe. ✨✨

A Change Is Gonna Come
Sam Cooke

I was born by the river
In a little tent
Oh, and just like the river, I’ve been running
Ever since
It’s been a long
A long time coming, but I know
A change gon’ come
Oh yes, it will
It’s been too hard living
But I’m afraid to die
‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there
Beyond the sky
It’s been a long
A long time coming, but I know
A change gon’ come
Oh yes, it will
I go to the movie
And I go downtown
And somebody keep telling me
“Don’t hang around”
It’s been a long
A long time coming, but I know
A change gon’ come
Oh yes, it will
Then, I go to my brother
And I say, “Brother, help me, please”
But he winds up knockin’ me
Back down on my knees, oh
There been times that I thought
I couldn’t last for long
But now, I think I’m able
To carry on
It’s been a long
A long time coming, but I know
A change gon’ come
Oh yes, it will

@Sheba

Hello Sheba, it’s a sunny day and last night was a cold night.
I am glad you are feeling better. It sounds you are very busy today.

Hubby does have today off, we used this weekend to straight out around the house.
Somehow this month is flying by, it’s the middle of January already.

I am making bread again today, I make small batches and I eat lots.
Back to making bread.

Stay warm Sheba.

@sheba2011

Good afternoon to you. Ran out to get a soup bone and made a pot of vegetable soup for dinners/lunch for a couple days.🥣 Will freeze a few containers for quick meals.

May start out watching the hockey game but if it looks terrible I will switch to the football game. Don’t want to be bored/disgusted for 2-1/2 hours. I am not a patient fan.🙄 Can’t wait for the Chiefs game on Saturday.👍

Mom and sis are fine, we will probably go to get nails done this week or next.💅🦶 And there is always lunch after.😊 Hope you are feeling a little better each day.🥰💖

4 all in our wonderful Community. ✨✨

Seeking Advice from Yourself

When in a quandary, the best advice often comes from inside rather than outside.
Since we probably know ourselves better than anyone else does, then we may very well be the best person to ask for advice when we are in a quandary. One interesting exercise is to try asking for advice from your past and future selves. There is the younger self that you used to be and the older, more mature self that you will become. You can gain a different perspective when you view present situations through your younger self’s eyes or your mature self’s more experienced point of view. Perhaps, your younger self would view a current dilemma in a more innocent, less cynical way. Likewise, your older, hopefully wiser, self may offer advice from a more compassionate, experienced perspective.

Think back to how you viewed the world when you were younger. What were your thoughts on happiness, love, and injustice? Think about how you would have reacted to a dilemma you are currently facing. The perspective may shed a different light on relationships, money matters, or life decisions. Likewise, think about the person you will become. A more mature version of you might mull a problem or conflict over carefully before taking action right away… or perhaps not. Maybe your older self would be more willing to take risks, care less about what other people think, and want to enjoy life more.

You can even set up an advisory panel of your past, present, and future selves. You might even want to try to have a written dialogue with your selves to record the thoughts, feelings, and advice that your younger and older selves might have for your present self regarding a current situation. Your different selves can give you some invaluable answers. After all, no one can know you better than yourselves. You are your wisest guide. ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Good Morning Kitten in California wishing you a great day. ✨✨

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Good luck to your Hockey Team tonight. ✨😎

Oz is alright for a Monday still have projects I am working on.

How is your mother and sister and I am glad you had time with them this weekend. 🌹

Enjoy the game. ✨😘

A little Tea to start your day.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California and may this day finds you doing well.
Enjoy the hike. 😎✨I hope the weather for the State of California gets better.

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I am glad your husband is feeling better.
I hope this last for a while. Good luck at the doctor’s office on Wednesday.

Remember tomorrow. 🌹💕😎 I hope all the workmen schedule works with yours.
Oodie there is a lot to be done before heading North. I would not leave either until
all the work was done and finished.

Oodie you are a great cook too. I will be knocking on your door one day. 😎

Stay warm sounds like your area got hit with some cold weather. Holy Smokes.

Here is to a warmer week.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I hope it is warmer there today. OZ is alright for a Monday. 😎✨

I am hitting the floor running meaning I have a project here and there.

I will be looking at the Video you posted later today. .💕I am feeling somewhat better
not at full speed yet but I am getting there.

I would love some of your homemade bread and soup. ✨✨

I don’t know if your husband is off work today but if he is enjoy the day. 🌹