I fell off the earth

                And into a giant gaping hole full of homework. Who knew going back to school could be so hectic? A quick update, I missed my first week, but was ahead of the call and pulling an 88% in one class and a 97% in the other, a dog nipped my Ping-Ping's beautiful princess face, and I found I have an uncontrollable hatred of husky's. The Boo (aka husband) went to Mexico, came back, left again, and I'm finding myself okay with that, which is either good or bad... I'm not sure yet.
 I've lost another 4 lbs. since my last post, started eating more vegetarian (see below...Party-In-Your-Mouth Burgers) and fell of the Insanity workout band-wagon. Its an excellent program, I'm just not there, I was eating back my exercise calories plus 500.. Gotta get back to it! Enjoy the recipe ya'll!

PIYM Burgers

Ingredientes:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 onion, finely chopped                                 

1 clove garlic, minced                

1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon cumin

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

Salt and pepper 

  

 

 

Directiones:

 

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil; grease lightly.
2. 2. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
3. 3. Pour beans into a large bowl and use a fork or potato masher to mash into a thick paste. Scrape vegetables from skillet into bowl. Stir in egg, cumin and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Use your fingers to form into 4 patties (do not overmix). Place patties on baking sheet and bake until firm and set, about 10 minutes on each side. Serve on whole-grain buns with lettuce, tomato and sliced red onion, if desired.             

Manga, and enjoy!

Forgivness is divine.

    Have you ever forgave someone and saw the relief on their face? Its a wonderful feeling, I'll give you that, but how hard is it to do? When you really think about it, its truly not that difficult. It might seem like it is, but open your heart and mind and that'll all fade. The past is done, and now we can move on in our lives and positively effect the future by trusting that forgiveness will lead to learning from our mistakes. Technically we only live in the now, not the past or the future, because the only moment we can actually fully experience is right now. Huh.. I mean now. No, wait! Now...
     But what about forgiving yourself? Hmm.. that's a little tougher, because, we are, as you know, living with us every. stinking. day. We like to beat ourselves up, call ourselves names, and tear ourselves down. But why? We can forgive others, why not forgive you? I mean me, us, we. You know, US. We are a people, a whole unit living together as a species, God made us one and all, equal. We are told to forgive people and love them, treat them kindly and do not judge. Well, I say, that goes for you too, buddy. Love yourself, forgive yourself, give yourself time to grow and learn. Give that guilt and sorrow up, tell yourself its a new day, live in the now, and accept that you are human. There is no use going over the past, you'll only lose your future.
   Of course, the more serious the crime the harder to forgive. Ate the last doughnut? Thats 20 minutes of trying to forgive yourself. Ran over your neighbors cat? Thats a bit longer. But time will heal all wounds, and this is just a tiny piece of your whole life. Live in the now. And remember, God made you as you are, to fail, to learn and to grow.

Sending you all a big hug,
Sarindipity


P.S. If you could forgive me, I can't get my pictures to post!