* Outside my window… (weather, what do you hear, what do you see?) it is Spring and the birds are singing. It’s 65 F in the mornings and 85 F in the afternoons. Can’t ask for better weather but hardly no one is outside. We are still under the COVID-19 “Stay-Home, Stay-Safe” order. This reads like the start of a book or sci-fi novel I’ve read somewhere before.
* My thoughts are.... on meal planning and whether I will master it and stick to it or burn out. I have been having mixed feelings. I am excited about getting my levels even more under control, resigned to saying bye to spontaneous meals and anxious about the awkwardness in insisting on a specific food or saying no to certain foods when I am sharing meals with others. I am a Latina. Both of my parents were Cuban and the vast majority of my friends eat when they get together to socialize. And I am not talking take-out. I am talking about homemade meals made with love, that took time and energy. Culturally, rejecting food offered is a no-no. I mean you CAN say no, but it is very awkward. The host or hostess does not know what to offer the guest instead. The guest politely declines and insists he or she is fine and then when dessert arrives, everyone stops to see if the person who said no to something at dinner is not going to have even the smallest bit of dessert. It happens and it is very uncomfortable.
One can miss out on once in a lifetime opportunities that way. I know I have.
* I am thankful for…still having a job amidst this COVID-19 pandemic, for the insurance which is so incredibly instrumental in my treatment. For reuniting and getting close to my daughter and having both my kids home during the “stay home, stay safe” order. I am thankful for my faith routines, even if it is virtual.
* From my research …(any skills, training, etc.; notes you want to share this week) Meal Planning is basically a three-step process: a) Plan the meals b) List and buy the ingredients c) Create your grocery list around those ingredients. I add a fourth step, which is to d) enter steps one through three down in my ring-bound paper planner.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is a way to measure glucose levels in real-time throughout the day and night. A tiny electrode called a glucose sensor is inserted under the skin to measure glucose levels in the tissue fluid. I am not new to it but when I first wore one, I thought, "Yay, fewer finger sticks!" What I have come to realize over time is that the real-time feedback helps change patterns of behavior because now you have a way to "see" how your body is reacting to a certain food or activity - with the added bonus of a lot fewer finger sticks for the win!
* From the kitchen…(menu for the week, what are you cooking?) Monday: Ground turkey tacos with cubed tomato, avocado, shredded cheese, and cilantro. Tuesday: Brown or Wild rice, leftover lentils and grilled Chicken breast; Wednesday: Fend for yourself day; Thursday: Cabbage with Turkey Sausage and Red-Skinned Potatoes; Fun Friday: Take out; Saturday: Fend for yourself day or leftovers; Sunday: Broccoli, chicken and cheese rice casserole.
* I am wearing… make up every day. I believe it is a part of leaving the house in a decent condition. There are different levels of make-up. It is about presenting ourselves as put-together and beautiful at all times. You have to dress for the occasion and the audience, not necessarily for your own comfort levels, but that does not mean you always have to glamor up.
* I am creating…(crafts, sewing, etc;) a life planner, faith planner, and an art journal. Paper planning makes me happy. I have been using ring-bound planners since 2014 and I love using them. Something about putting pen to paper, and seeing my schedule all in one spread that I find very satisfying. This year I discovered stickers and that added just the right touch of playfulness and whimsy to the planing process. Pretty with a purpose. Gotta love that!
* My adventures this week…(where are you going this week?) I am going grocery shopping to start my meal planning. Believe me, that is an adventure right now with the COVID-19 quarantine still in effect.
* Becoming well-read…(What are you reading this week?) I am reading a book called, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”. It is a true story about a woman whose cells were taken without asking. The cells never died and they launched a medical revolution. More than twenty years later her kids find out and that is where the book begins.
* I manifest and co-create…(what are your hopes, dreams, and prayers this week) Peace and tranquility in my house and with my children.
* Today’s Melody…(what music are you listening to? even if it’s just the sound of a bird…) The birds singing this morning, announcing Springtime.
* One of my favorite things... is having my granddaughter over to visit.
* Further plans for this week… regarding my faith routines are all online: the midweek meeting, letter-writing, and Sunday service. I also plan on spending the night at a friend's house on Thursday.
* Still….life (share a picture you’ve taken OR a picture you found online that speaks to you)
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