All The Things Life Update

Hello and welcome back! I’m sharing and life update of all the things. I’ve been really awful at updating my vlog consistently. I’m going to work on that for the rest of the year. There has been so much going on lately. My grandson was born on July 31st and he was more than 2 months early. He is currently in the hospital and it’s been a difficult time for all of us. I’m not saying this for sympathy but I do want to let you know that we all go through trying times. We are making the best of a difficult time.

I’ve also been thinking that I need to record more and use my videos as a sort of journal. Even if I’m talking about things that I don’t think I will ever post. So, I finally updated a new vlog that covers about a month of video clips. It’s a little more lengthy than I would usually make them. Sorry about that!

I started the 75 hard challenge but I stopped because I was having some pains on my left side. It just seemed like everything was going against me. I realized that it was due to some things I let go on for way to long without addressing them.

The good news is that I’ve worked through what was going on with me. I still have some moe work to do but I know what needs to be done now. Did you know that emotional stuff can bring on physical pain? I’m talking about emotional stuff you don’t even realize is festering inside of you.

On a good note, I plan on doing the 75 hard again and this time I will be better prepared and fully ready to take on the challenge with the proper understanding of what it’s really all about. If you listen to the Andy Frisella podcast or read his book it will give you all the information you need. His style can be a bit harsh for some people so consider that a fair warning.

Greg and I have been taking Betty (my jeep) out when the weather agrees with us. I enjoy the Summer months so much because there is nothing better than riding topless in the jeep! It’s such a free feeling to drive in the country and feel the wind hitting you from all sides. I love it so much!

We did some shopping and visited local areas on my staycation. This is something we usually do and it’s how I enjoy spending my vacation time. How do you enjoy spending your staycation time? We have so many beautiful mountains, lakes, waterfalls and parks. I guess you could just say that I love being outdoors.

Easy Broccoli Recipe

Easy Broccoli Recipe. It’s the end of my staycation and after talking to my doctor and a mentor I’m making changes to my diet. There are a lot of things I want to accomplish this year and my physical and mental health both need to be in balance.

The one thing that I’ve learned over the last few years is that I need to work on having a balance in life. It’s a goal of mine this year to work towards that. Something else I’ve decided to do is to start making dates with people other than my husband. Friendships are hard to find and even harder to keep.

I’ve started to reach out to friends via social media and text so we can find a time to connect. I want to fill up my planner with activities as much as I can this year. SO, once we moved I started to lose contact with some of my friends. I don’t place blame anywhere because it takes 2 people to lose a connection. My goal is to try to change that in the best way I know-how.

Easy Broccoli Recipe

These changes have pushed me to pull out some of my favorite recipes and this is one of them. It’s easy to make and tastes amazing. I like to make this on Sunday and add it to my meals for the week. This recipe makes 4 servings but can be adjusted based on your own dietary needs.

So, with the changes I’m making to my diet I’m breaking out some tried and true recipes from the past. One of my favorite side dishes is this easy broccoli recipe.

I add this to other meals and I will share that with you in the near future. I make a really good egg pizza with this broccoli as a topping. You will love it!

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Is This Thing On? Divination and Finding My Voice

divination and how to find my voice in today's world

Is This Thing On? In a world that can seem so complicated that we walk around wondering if we are even heard. I’m working on divination and how to find my voice in today’s world. You may find yourself asking, “Is this thing on”? I know exactly how that feels, and it’s not the best feeling in the world. So, the natural question would be, “How do we fix this?” or “Is there a way to view what is happening differently?” The answer is yes, you can fix it. Also, there is a way to look at things for what they are.

We can indeed get caught up in things that don’t matter. It’s time to look at the larger picture, and it’s also time to focus on yourself and build up the greatness you were born with. I don’t claim to be perfect or have all the answers (because I DO NOT have all the answers), but I can share my experience with you. I’ve decided to share my life journey with you. I hope you see that I’m still growing and learning, but I’m getting better with time and practice. It’s something that we can do together. Let’s make ourselves shine and inspire others to be the best person they can be.

We all bring something unique and special to the table, and when we build those skills together, that is a very powerful and beautiful thing to have to happen. If you ever have any questions or need to reach out to us, you can do that through the Contact Me page. There are several divination services that I offer in addition to making talismans to help you.

I will also have this blog to share my journey of all the happenings in my life. It’s a good way to put into practice what I want to share with you. If you enjoy DITL or daily vlogs you can follow us on our YouTube channel. So if you want to see how I use divination and how to find my voice in today’s world please stick around and let’s have some fun!

How We Get Our Garden Started In Winter

How We Get Our Garden Started In Winter. Well hello there. I was wondering if this thing was still on. I have not been a very good blogger or vlogger but I’m getting back into the swing of things. As most people will tell you…2020 was a strange year and it was full of a lot of lessons and growth. I’m not finished and I don’t have all the answsers but I’m here to share and grow with all of you now.

Over the last year Greg and I have picked up the hobby of doing jigsaw puzzles. It’s something fun that we do together. The first puzzle I worked on took me months and now it takes us a week or so to finish. What new hobbies have you picked up since the lockdowns started?

So, let’s talk about taking control of our lives and being responsible for ourselves, and helping neighbors. Over the last 10 years, I’ve realized how important it is to keep food for emergencies and why it’s so important to eat what you grow. There is also something else you should consider and that what value for value exchange you can offer.

I’ve been thinking about all of these things. It makes me feel amazing to know that we have fruit trees, a garden and people we can barter with. It’s very old school and it’s great to trade value for value with no money involved. Don’t get me wrong, money is great but I’m figuring out other ways.

Greg and I do what I would call recycling the garden each year. We save seeds from what we grew during the summer and we start to plant the seeds early in the year to be ready for the spring. We don’t have to buy new plants each year because we already have what we need. This year I really want to learn how to can and save as much as we can. I can’t wait to take you along on this journey with us!

We will be recoding and blogging the whole experience.

Searching for Landscaping Ideas

Searching for Landscaping Ideas. I am currently working on a new puzzle that has a bunch of old cars. I thought it would be a good one that Greg and I could work on together. Little did I know that he’s not very helpful. It’s okay, but sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who takes months to finish a 1000 piece puzzle.

My work week was becoming a little stressful, so I decided to take a random unplanned day off during the week. Greg and I did some shopping at Walmart and kept everything pretty low-key. It was nice just to throw my hands up and say that I was taking a day off.

On Saturday, we went for our usual weekend drive to ride around and see what new places we can find. Our first stop was at the Round Barn, and we did a little shopping in the market. They carry our favorite pickles from epic pickles!

I’ve been working on my water intake, so I was telling Greg that I’m going to have to start carrying toilet paper with me whenever we go somewhere. You always take this long drive through the country to get to where we’re going, and it’s not so easy to find a public restroom.

For our next stop, we ended up at Boyers orchard. They have a market, they sell landscaping items, and they have a winery. I didn’t spend much time in the market because I’m not a fan of wearing a mask. They didn’t have a sign saying that you had to wear a mask, but I kept it on for the short time that we were in there. They did have some good looking peaches.

While we were outside looking for things to add to the landscaping at the house, Greg and I came across the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. They had liberty Holly bushes, and there was a metallic hint to them. I want to add them to the yard, but I don’t want to be the one to plant them or take care of them. They are gorgeous, though.

As soon as we left Boyers Orchard, it started to rain on us, and it was a pretty good one. We were in good spirits, so it didn’t bother us at all. It was kind of fun! It’s all just part of #JeepLife, and we love it!

Greg and I got lost, and then somehow we ended up in Gettysburg on the Battlefield. We wanted to climb one of the Overlook platforms they have. But apparently, they close the outdoor platform because of COVID-19. It doesn’t make much sense to me, but it is Pennsylvania, and their governor is a little nuts. That’s just my personal opinion.

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Searching for Landscaping Ideas

Game is Over and Back to Work

Game is Over and Back to Work. My vacation time is over, and it’s time to get back to everyday life. I’m starting my new workout plan with Jerry Ward from BioS3. He has a lot of videos on YouTube, and you can check out his website for pricing if you’re interested. I’ve worked with Jerry often on for almost ten years. He is the only one that was able to get me a stage-ready twice.

I’m going to have an insane workload coming back from vacation this week. It’s always good to take a break, but it’s not always great to go back to the things that happened while you were out.

I’m going to do my best to track and share my weight loss journey here and via my YouTube channel. So, if you’re not already subscribed to my channel head over there and subscribe! Click that notification bell while you’re at it. I’m doing my best to explain what I’m eating and what the macros are. You can always adjust everything to meet the macros that have been set for you.

Greg has been spending a lot of time outside trying to take care of the hedges that run across part of our property. It’s so much work and he hast to do it every year. We’ve tried to hire some landscapers but it’s really hard to find people that are willing to work. Sometimes I really don’t understand it but we make sure that we get it done. If he’s out there by himself I try to take him water and make sure he’s hydrated.

So I’ve been sticking with the plan and doing my fasted cardio, weight training and eating my meals on plan. I was considering going back to doing videos on Wednesday about fitness. I think it would be a good thing to do a weekly check in and talk about some fitness related topics.

Chatting with y’all makes this journey so much better because I feel like you’re coming along with me. I am trying to be as creative with my meals as possible because I hope to give y’all some ideas as well. So make sure you’re following me for all the updates along this journey.

The food may not always look pretty but I try to be as creative as I can be while still hitting my macros.

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Game is Over and Back to Work

Accountability In Life And Fitness

Accountability In Life And Fitness. So, we are still doing this work from home thing. I’m adjusting to it well and starting to really find my groove. This was also the week of Spring Break so that means we did not work a full week and I ended up with an extended weekend.

Greg and I are making the best of our current situation. He keeps himself as busy as he can during the day by working in his shop and handling his to-do list.

One of my new goals is to actually follow through on the things I say that I’m going to do. I have a nasty habit of not completing projects once I start them. Making to-do lists will be helpful and I have a few ideas on what to do to keep my social media accounts updated.

I’m working on managing my weight and trying to eat at scheduled times during the day. It works well for me. I try to eat 5 times a day and every few hours. My goal is to go back to work with a decent weight loss. What are you doing to stay active during the shut-down?

Greg and I walked through the yard to check out the orchard. The trees are all blooming so hopefully it’s not too soon. We worry about the weather because we can’t get freeze or that may stop our growth for the year.

On Friday Greg and I went to Walmart and I went on a bit of a rant about COVID-19 and people who are wearing masks. Hey, if it makes you feel good go for it but I honestly feel like it just increases anxiety. It can also make people have OCD to a level that can cause them severe problems. Stress can also cause fatigue. What are your thoughts on it? I would really like to know.

I was feeling pretty good this week and was playing music and dancing around like I kid again. My philosophy for the rest of the month is to dance like someone is watching and had money to throw your way ;). It’s also a good way to make you feel more confidant.

I asked if anyone on Facebook would want to workout with me via video chat and I found someone that I could count on. It’s been fun and we take turns bringing the workouts each day. It’s been great and she is a wonderful accountability partner. How are you staying active during this time?

Accountability In Life And Fitness

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Wife's First Experience at The Shooting Range

Wife’s First Experience at The Shooting Range. Well, it’s that time a year again when we start getting things together for the garden. Each year we save seats from what we plant. We usually start in January or February with the seeds. This year we’ve decided to try to grow tomatoes from my own seeds. Keep the plans at 78° while they sit on a heating mat.

Greg took me to the gun range so I could shoot a gun for the first time. We have talked about it for a long time and he has given me a lot of tips and pointers. I had an idea what to expect but until you pull the trigger for the first time you really don’t know.

I tried a few different guns that we took with us so I could get a feel for the way that all shoots. My feeling is about the same as they were before going to the range. I know that you need to be respectful of what you can do with a gun. That’s a lot of responsibility to have and the use of a gun should never be taken lightly.

I know we will be going back again in a month or so for more practice. I feel a lot more comfortable now that I got the first visit out of the way.

One thing that I will work on is not tensing up so much. My body was really sore from shooting. I was concerned that I would not have control of the gun, so I was griping a little too hard. I’m grateful Greg was able to get a little footage without my knowledge so I could look back to see what I did right and wrong.

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Wife’s First Experience at The Shooting Range

If An Accidental Fall Happens It's Greg's Fault

If An Accidental Fall Happens It’s Greg’s Fault. So I’m currently sticking with my plan of only eating food that is in my cooler. The main purpose of this is to make sure that I am planning my meals and sticking to the plan. Greg is also making sure that I’m eating enough fruits. He’s been making it his responsibility to make sure the fruit is packed up and ready to go.

Also, Greg has been experimenting a lot in the kitchen lately. He tried his hands at stuffed green peppers with a little bit of a twist. Stuffed green peppers were filled with Philly cheesesteak. I think we were both impressed by how well they came out. Especially because he’s never made stuffed green peppers before. I know he has a few more ideas that he wants to play around with it in the coming weeks.

I finally got finished with my first Danielle steel book of the year. There will be a review up soon on my thoughts after this re-read. Going Home is still my favorite book of all time.

So, Greg and I had the brilliant idea to head out to the mountains while we had a wintry mix coming through. Honestly, we planned it out that way because we wanted to go play in the snow. There was a bit more ice on the roads than we expected but Greg has really good Jeep tires.

We did come across a guy who apparently slid off the road into someone’s yard. I didn’t get a video of it but when we were driving past him his passenger side window was completely busted out. That didn’t stop us from continuing on to high rock mountain.

It’s kind of funny that Greg decided to ride up to high rock mountain. Even on a wintry day because he’s always afraid I’m going to fall off the edge of the cliff. So in my crazy mind, I figured he was taking me up to the mountain to try to push me off. Obviously, I watch way too many murder shows on TV.

We were surprised once we got up to the mountain that there was another group of people that drove up and all that ice. It was a father taking his teenage children and their friends to see the view out there.

Greg and I ended the night by watching an old movie that we had for over 10 years without opening. It was a movie called lover boy with Patrick Dempsey in it. I love weekends like this.

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If An Accidental Fall Happens It’s Greg’s Fault

A Beautiful Day to Play Outdoors

A Beautiful Day to Play Outdoors. Greg and I decided to head out to the mountains for the day because it was gonna be beautiful outside. That’s the thing about getting snow in Maryland it’s beautiful and usually within a few days if it feels like summertime. So many people were out hiking today.

On the way out the door I wanted to show you guys her sticker collection that is on Greg’s locker. We’ve gotten a few stickers in the mail from companies and also from viewers and we appreciate that greatly.

Something extraordinary that Greg and I have noticed over the last year or so. Most of the homes that we drive past our small farms or Farmettes. There are more animals on the farm so we’ve ever seen before. It’s a very telling sign and beautiful to see. It’s good to see more animal life out there I think it’s healthy for the soul. In my opinion, we need less annoying people and more animals.

While we were out we stopped at a Dollar Tree to see what items they had in the store and I found tuna with rice in beans in hot sauce. You know I had to give that a try. I was also looking for a wine glass that Greg broke a few months ago but I didn’t have any luck.

The wineglass fits perfectly in both of our hands and we only had two of them. Somehow he managed to break one and then I broke the last one. Don’t you hate when you find a perfect item and then we can never find it again?

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Greg and I had lunch and got some pizza fries and they were delicious. After we ate we headed out to the mountains and to the lake. It was a great day and there were so many people out enjoying the weather.

At night we relaxed and I got more reading in to help me reach my 2020 Year of Danielle Steel goal.

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A Beautiful Day to Play Outdoors

Cutting the Cable Cord and Saving Money

Cutting the Cable Cord and Saving Money. We got beautiful snowfall and I was able to capture some of the aftereffects the next morning. The roads were not terrible but it did make for a beautiful ride this morning.

Greg is going to join a local gun and hunting club. I think it will be a good thing to get him out of the house and meet some new people.

We decided to get rid of cable. The cost of cable is so high and we honestly don’t pay attention to the television when it’s on. Getting rid of the cable is something we’ve been considering for a long time but with the new year we figured it was time to take the leap. It’s time to cut the cable cord. This change is going to save us over $140 per month.

Greg is working on hooking up Apple TV and he also went to the dentist earlier today. The easiest way to put it is to say that I am in no rush to get home.

Once I got home Greg and I made a trip to Walmart to pick up a prescription the dentist prescribed for him. We did some more shopping and had to find some new deodorant for Greg while we were at the store.

The weekend was a salon weekend. Normally this is also a day that I would have chipotle for lunch. I decided to eat at the house instead we are working on that health kick thing. I have a lot of things I want to accomplish this year and Greg is doing his best to help me.

So, I was able to get a lot of reading time in while I was at the salon. I’m really determined to read as many Danielle Steel books this year as possible. I recently did a review on a book by Sarah Jio and that was a good one also.

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Cutting the Cable Cord and Saving Money

2020 the Year of Danielle Steel

2020 the Year of Danielle Steel. Well, it’s 2020 and I decided to make this the year of Danielle Steel. My intention this year is to read all Danielle Steel’s books in my collection. I have several re-reads, but it’s been over 20 years since the last time I read them.

If I add any more of her book to my collection this year they will also be added to my list. So, I’m a very slow reader and I figured if I stick with her books it may get me back into a good flow. Does that sound crazy to you?

The first book I decided to read for the year is called Going Home. My mom bought the book years ago and when I was a teenager, she thought I may like to read it. I want to see if it makes me have the same feeling I did when I was younger. My hope is that it does not disappoint.

I will not be adding County or The Apartment to my list because I read those recently and I’ve already done video reviews for both books.

I’m sure I will throw in a few other non-Danielle Steel books this year plus some audiobooks. Be looking for those also.

My channel will have a new playlist added for all the Danielle Steel book reviews. So, I think it’ll be easier and more efficient if I pile all of those videos in one location.

Do you like reading Danielle Steel books? Are you reading a Danielle Steel book now? I would love to know which book you are currently reading. I would love to have some reading partners so that we can discuss the books as we read them.

So, if you’re not interested in reading Danielle Steel that’s OK. Let me know if you set up your own reading challenge for the year and if you’re on good reads leave me your username and I’ll be sure to follow you.

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2020 the Year of Danielle Steel

The Royals, Eminem Shooting Video and Pornhub Barking

The Royals, Eminem Shooting Video and Pornhub Barking. So, It’s been a little while since I’ve done a weekly win(e)d up but here we are again! We started with TMZ gossip as we always do. Of course, there’s been a lot of gossip about Harry and Megan and the fact that they have left the royal family. So, there appears to be a lot of drama going on with that and in my opinion, I think they should just stay in England. Yes, I do understand that my opinion means nothing on this but I’m going to express it anyway.

Dababy assaulted hotel workers. Who in the hell is “Dababy”? Am I really that old and out of touch? Also, have you ever heard of rapper Pop Smoke? How do they come up with these names?

Odell Beckham Jr. slapped a cop’s ass and I’m sure there was a payday for that one. So, I have no problem with him slapping my ass if I can make bank from it. Would you allow it from some $$$…..I would totally allow it. So, I need a farm with goats y’all!

Rihanna split from her long-term boyfriend Hassan Jameel. They were together for 3 years before calling it quits.

Did you see the Eminem video where he goes from talking about him being on stage and switches to the Las Vegas shooting? What did you think of that video? Thought and options are welcome.

Oh, and we can’t forget about the Pornhub drama. They are being sued because the company makes it hard for the deaf to enjoy it. So, Greg had a strong opinion on this one. He feels like everyone should hear women barking on porn videos. And with that, he drops his mic.

Cardi B….I just can’t! Her outfit she wore to her husband’s fashion show was enough to leave Greg speechless.

So, we talked about many more topics in this week’s Weekly Win(e)d-Up so make sure you watch the video and join in on the discussion. Pick a topic and let’s chat about it.

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The Royals, Eminem Shooting Video and Pornhub Barking

Always by Sarah Jio Book Review

Always by Sarah Jio Book Review. I’m back with another book review. This time I decided to read Always by Sarah Joi. It’s the first book of hers that I have read. I loved the cover and the description also grabbed my attention. I did have some mixed feelings about the book once I finished it. I’ve come to terms with my own personal feeling and I can honestly say that I really did enjoy the book.

The book did frustrate me but that is because of my own personal life circumstances. It really got my thinking about my past and I was all in my feelings. In my opinion that is what a good book should do. Am I right?!

I keep my notes in my phone so I can go over my feelings, anything important that pops up and a sentence about each chapter. It’s a cool way to summarize the chapter or my feelings as I’m reading.

So, the book starts with Kailey and Ryan who are engaged to get married. They go out to dinner one night and as they are leaving the restaurant Kailey sees a homeless man who she believes is her ex-boyfriend.

Kailey then has flashback of the past and they book takes us along that journey. Following her through the scattered memories of the past to help her understand the present. The story jumps from past to present but it’s easy to follow. The chapters move from present day to past.

She is conflicted between the two men in her life and what her heart is telling her to do. There is a mystery about what happened to her ex Cade. Kailey works are to uncover the secrets from her past.

I would suggest giving this book a read. This is an author that I will read more books from when they come my way. Very nice story. Let me know if you have read this book and tell me your thought on it.

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Always by Sarah Jio Book Review

Carving Out That Fitness Time

🎉 Embracing Change: The Adventure of Letting Go

Hello, my lovelies! You won’t believe what’s happening in our household. Greg and I are on the brink of making a huge decision – we’re thinking of saying goodbye to our cable subscription! Can you believe it? It seems we might be the last people on Earth without Netflix or Hulu. 😱📺 It’s all about embracing change, right? But, hey, it’s okay to be a bit behind the curve sometimes, right?

🐾 Digger’s Tax Day Birthday: A Tale of Picky Eating and Love

In the midst of all these changes, we had a small celebration for our furry friend, Digger! It was his Tax Day Birthday 🎂🐶 – yes, he’s a special one! We treated him to his favorites: salmon and buttered potatoes. But guess what? Digger decided to be a picky eater. Ever had those moments with your pets? Share your stories in the comments!

🌱 Growth and New Beginnings: From Real Estate Classes to Spring Blossoms

Transitioning from our furry friends, let’s talk about new beginnings. I’m nearing the end of my real estate classes 🏡✨ – talk about embracing change! The final exam is looming, and I’m a mix of nerves and excitement. Also, spring is here, bringing growth not just in our lives but in nature too. The apple trees are blossoming, and we’ve started planting tomatoes in our garden. 🍅 Do you have any gardening tips? Drop them below!

📺 The Great Cable Debate: To Stream or Not to Stream

So, back to our household debate – to stream or not to stream. Greg and I are seriously considering ditching cable and maybe, just maybe, joining the Netflix or Hulu bandwagon. 🤔💻 It’s a big leap for us 90’s folks, but hey, embracing change is what keeps life interesting, right?

🍑 A Bountiful Harvest and Daily Rituals

Our peach trees are just thriving, promising a sweet summer ahead. 🍑 And speaking of daily rituals, I did my card spread today, curious about how the day would unfold. It’s these little things that bring a sense of peace and routine in our ever-changing lives.

🌟 Wrapping Up: A Day of Quirks, Celebrations, and Decisions

And there we have it, friends – a day full of quirks, celebrations, and decisions. From Digger’s Tax Day Birthday to the big cable/streaming debate, it’s all about embracing the changes and enjoying the ride.

Before I sign off, here are a few resources that I think you’ll love:

Stay quirky, embrace change, and see you in the next post! 🌟

B'More Hooker Hunters or Murder Mystery

B’More Hooker Hunters or Murder Mystery. So, Greg made breakfast for us this morning. We had leftover peppers and onions from the other day. He added that to some sausage and made an egg scramble. So, we like to come up with random meals based on what we have in the fridge that needs to be eaten. I added taco bell sauce to my breakfast to change things up a little bit.

I’m tracking my workouts and blood pressure in my Erin Condren planner. I think I will use it more like a diary this year.

My workout was ok this morning and I realized that I am way out of shape. So, I need to focus on making healthy habits and I can push myself further once I do that. My sports bra was cutting into me so I ended my workout earlier than I wanted to.

Now that I finally got my Jeep back from it being serviced for the oil leak, we can make her pretty. Greg bought Bartact Jeep seat covers so we are working on trying to get them installed.

So, in the evening Greg and I stayed up late watching (or spying…if you want to call it that) on our neighbors. We have noticed a lot of activity over there recently and are pretty sure they are running a prostitution ring. They have a red light and everything over there. So, we could be wrong but you have to love our wild imagination.

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B’More Hooker Hunters or Murder Mystery

Kitchen Experiment, Hanging with Digger and Future Plans

Kitchen Experiment, Hanging with Digger and Future Plans. We had a tornado come through on Halloween night. So, we need to get out into the yard to pick up the branches and sticks that fell down due to the storm.

Digger is not enjoying this cold weather so we try to shield him from the wind and make his outdoor time as quick as possible.

Greg and I experimented with a burrito bol meal and it turned out better than we thought it would. We decided to add chicken to it to add more protein. I will share the recipe once we get it all written down and tested one more time.

Daylights savings happened and we went to Gettysburg Outlets to visit the Kitchen Collection store before they close for good at the end of 2019. It’s so cold outside and my ear is starting to hurt. I hope I’m not getting sick.

We did our usual fight with Digger to get him to eat. He loves to play with his food and it can take up to 2 hours to play and get him to eat. He’s a chihuahua and that’s what they do.

I’ve got a lot on my mind lately about some new paths I’m following and plan to follow in the next year. Everything I’m focused on is reading more, fitness and spirituality. So, plan on seeing more about that in the future.

Plan on seeing more tarot and playing card-type related videos as well. In 2020 I will be doing Tibetan Bon astrology for those that are interested. Oh and check out this cool new tarot deck I found called happy tarot. I’m really enjoying these cards lately and they are very easy to handle and use.

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Kitchen Experiment, Hanging with Digger and Future Plans

Bicycle Favole Playing Card Deck

Bicycle Favole Playing Card Deck. As you know, I have a little bit of a playing card addiction. I love collecting odd decks and this one really caught my attention. I’ve seen the deck before in bookstores but never really paid attention until I saw the deck online.

I really think the artwork in this deck is stunning. Also, for playing card decks this is a unique one. I love that the artwork on each card is different. As someone who uses these decks for divination and fortune-telling, it has a lot of character.

It’s a bicycle deck so it shuffles as you would expect. So, I have a ton of bicycle decks and I think they shuffle well and they are long-lasting quality card stock.

This is one of the two decks that made me realize that I wanted to dabble into tarot readings. Something about the pictures of these cards really spoke to me and touched me in a way that I have never experienced before.

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Bicycle Favole Playing Card Deck

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Speak Up and Don’t Hold Back

Speak Up and Don’t Hold Back. Today I want to talk about keeping things in a professional manner. Dealing with the same people and situations over and over again can become cumbersome. I’m 40 and still learning each day, so don’t worry if you are in the same boat as me.

I tend to let things weigh on me until it explodes. It’s not something I’m proud of, but it is something I can acknowledge is a weakness. My new motto is to simply speak up. It’s not healthy to lose your voice at the office. When I started this current job, I planned on working and keeping a low profile. The universe does not want me to sit quietly, so I’m speaking up more.

It’s been a healthy change, and I am seeing more progress coming from it. Change does not happen overnight, but it does happen, so keep focused.

Now, if you are like me and can come off harshly at first, it may be best to take a step back before you even begin. You already know that you should practice what you want to say so you don’t ramble on (like I tend to do) or say something in anger. The last thing you want to do is apologize for getting caught up in the moment.

Journaling is an excellent way to get all your feelings and emotions out in the open before expressing yourself to management. Also, practice your meeting beforehand so you can make sure your points come across correctly. I record myself and ask for second opinions when needed.

Once you figure out what you want to say and have practiced the delivery of it, you can move to the next step.

Schedule a meeting with the person. Schedule and private meeting space so you can do this uninterrupted. Also, remember the nice sandwich. Say something positive, then included the negative, aka the issue, and end with another positive. This has worked well for me in the past.

You can do this! I have faith in you!

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Thanksgiving and the Start of Vlogmas

Thanksgiving and the Start of Vlogmas. Can you believe it’s the beginning of Vlogmas already?! I’m really excited to do this for y’all this year. I promise to put my best foot forward and try to get a video up every single day for you.

I hope y’all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Greg and I spent it at home together with digger eating the foods that we enjoy the most. I’ve never really been a fan of the typical Thanksgiving dinners. You can keep the green bean casserole and candied yams for somebody else.

Am I the only one that feels that way? If those foods were so good why don’t people make them more frequently than just once a year?! It’s just something to consider and think about.

The other day I was telling you about some new ice cream that Greg found. We call it the orgasm ice cream. It may sound a little crazy at first. Every time Greg and I are in the store and we see somebody near the ice cream they look like they’re ready to orgasm.

We did try the Tillamook ice cream and I must say that it is some of the best ice cream I’ve ever had in my entire life. The peanut butter just melts in your mouth it’s so smooth and creamy. For something that’s in ice cream it’s not exactly what I was expecting. If you get the opportunity I would highly recommend getting some to try. Ice cream can be a little pricey but it’s worth it.

Digger just laid on the couch and relaxed while Greg and I cooked dinner. My poor little boy has been going through some medical things lately. He’s getting up there in age his body is telling him to slow down but his mind is telling him he still a child.

Greg and I are just making sure to keep an extra close eye on Digger and keep him as calm and peaceful as possible.

The dinner was really good. Digger ate some turkey and ham so he had a good night too. We had a little wine with dinner and relaxed for the evening with no real plans for the rest of the weekend. My only goal is to get the Christmas tree up and put away the fall decour.

Also, I’m currently reading Valley of the Dolls. It’s a book I read over 20 years ago but it left a lasting impression on me. Greg bought the book for me last year and I decided to reread it now. Let me know if you’ve ever read this book or click on the link above to purchase a copy for yourself.

Thanks for hanging out with me and I’ll have another video post it again soon.

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Kitchen Experiment, Hanging with Digger and Future Plans

Kitchen Experiment, Hanging with Digger and Future Plans. Vlogmas is here and I’m getting this last bit of vlog clips together so we can jump feet first into Vlogmas.

Greg decided to make his version of a burrito bol dip and it came out as a major winner. A recipe will be coming in the near future. We wanted to make sure that we have it perfect before sharing it with y’all. I will tell you that it is super simple to make.

One of our favorite stores will be closing before the end of the year. We got an email from Kitchen Collections that they will be closing all stores by the end of the year.

This was the weekend that the time changed so we were all messed up with our timing. While we were out Greg got hungry so we did not get to the store as planned and just went home to eat lunch.

Digger is getting a little older and his body is not working like it used to. He does not seem to realize that in his older age he should take it easy. He is just like Greg in that respect.

Digger has been to the vet and they did x-rays and took some blood work. Nothing major came back but we know is that Digger needs to take it easy. It’s getting harder for him to breath and this cold weather is not doing him any favors.

I’ve taken a lot of time this year to figure out what I want out of life. My hope is to be a positive light in this world and not bring negativity into it. This does not mean I’m perfect and flawed because we all are. I just know that I’m working on not jumping into situations and I’ve taken a step back to experience what is going on around me. So, I don’t need to be the center of attention (all the time). I mean…I do like attention but I don’t need to be greedy with it 😉

It’s also important for me to do the things that interest me and serve others also. More on that to come soon.

The Job Spotter app has been good to us recently so Greg and I bought some items off Amazon. So, I saw this Happy Tarot deck on Amazon and I was drawn to it. I’ve done a few readings and it’s been accurate. It’s like we have a good language together already.

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IFBB Masters Baltimore Pro NPC Baltimore Classic Championships Baltimore

IFBB Masters Baltimore Pro NPC Baltimore Classic Championships Baltimore. My BFF Dawnn competed this year and I was happy to spend the entire day watching the show and showing her support. It’s been a long time since I immersed myself in the competition scene. I did not compete this year but it has put me in a different mindset.

If you’ve never been to a show before I would suggest looking for a local one in your area. The Maryland area events can be found here.

I have a lot of thoughts about competing again and I will save that for another time. I’ve done the weight loss thing in the past but this time it will be more mental than anything else.

It was a journey for my girlfriend and I could not be more proud of her. We work this one together. I was available whenever she needed a pep talk or to vent.

Doing a competition is really a you vs you sport. This is something that you can have support during but in the end, you need to get your head out of your ass and just do it!

I say that in a harsh manner because that is the way I see it. That’s what got me get through my two shows.

This was a pro show so it was longer than normal shows but it was cool to see people from all over the world. It was pretty amazing and I got to watch some fitness routines. They are my favorite because I love anything that has a dance routine attached to it.

My friend Dawnn won hardware that night and she looked amazing. The inspiration she gave me is huge. I needed to see her succeed. I knew she would and I’m so proud of her.

Even though this sport is a single-player sport it really does help when you have a strong support system when you need it.

NPC Baltimore Classic Championships Baltimore

I’m not sure what the future will hold but I do know that I can and will improve from where I am today. Next year will hold good things for all of us.

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IFBB Masters Baltimore Pro NPC Baltimore Classic Championships Baltimore

Bicycle American Flag Playing Card Deck

Over the last year, I have explored some of my interested that I’ve had for over 20 years. So, I will go onto the entire story about my fascination with playing cards on another day. I just want you to know that they hold a special place in my heart.

So, n the future, I will have a lot more videos and posts of oracle, tarot and playing cards. This deck was given to me as a gift and I really like this one. I’ve used it several times and it has provided accurate readings.

You can purchase this deck on Amazon. The Bicycle American Flag playing card deck can be found here. So, if you are new to using playing cards as divination you can learn a lot from Lucky Lynx. I have studied off and on for over 20 years but Lucky Lynx has a wonderful way of getting you to follow your own intuition.

There are many resources online when you can learn more about playing card divination. Check some of these links out and if you have any questions add them in the comment section.

I do like all kinds of playing cards and this deck is really cool I love how the place stars in the middle of each suit. Let me know what you think of this deck.

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Bicycle American Flag Playing Card Deck

Tibetan Bon Cosmology

Tibetan Bon Cosmology. This month I started a class for Tibetan Bon Cosmology. I’m learning a ton of information and it can be a bit overwhelming. I want to soak up all the information but I also need time for it to process.

I know this path is the right one for me and I love that he gives you space to explore and test out what he teaches you. I’m learning from Padma Gonpo Rinpoche.

He sent a bunch of goodies to go with the training he is providing. The class is a bit of an investment but it’s worth it in my opinion. The information you will learn is life-changing and mind-blowing.

The School of Tibetan Bon is teaching me so much. In the future, I will be able to offer services to you but for now, I’m soaking in all the info.

I did a video unboxing of what was sent to help add to our studies. If you are interested in learning more about the class let me know and I can direct you to Padma Gonpo Rinpoche.

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Tibetan Bon Cosmology

Doctor Visit, Salon and 20 Year Anniversary with My Man

Doctor Visit, Salon and 20 Year Anniversary with My Man. October was terribly busy and now we are halfway through November. I’m not even sure where the time is going. We started my week out with a visit to my doctor. I love seeing him because he is honestly like a part of our family.

We have gone to him for over a decade now and all the girls in the office have also been with him from the beginning. Greg and I were one of his first patients when he got started with his practice.

There was not a problem this time I just needed to get some paperwork filled out and now everything is fine. I’ve also decided to start a new (to me) book from Two Nights by Kathy Reichs. What book are you currently reading?

On Saturday it was a salon day. I plan my entire day around going to the salon for my hair. The girl who does my hair is an hour and a half away from me but it’s ok. I get to see her around 4 times a year so it’s ok.

Sometimes I get there a little early so I decided to pull out my tarot cards and ask a few questions. Greg and I noticed that a neighbor had a moving sign up so I asked about that situation.

The deck I was using was the Urban Tarot and I love this deck so much. I use it a lot. The one thing I’ve learned this year is that you won’t learn and grow if you don’t ask the questions and watch the outcome.

Well, Greg and I have another year in the books and have hit the 20-year anniversary mark. We went out for lunch of his choice. He really likes this Chinese all you can eat Buffett so that’s what we did. It was a nice day I love it when we just put everything to the side and enjoy each other’s company.

It’s easy to get in the daily grind and lose yourself. Be mindful of that.

Doctor Visit, Salon and 20 Year Anniversary with My Man

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The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market in Gettysburg

The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market in Gettysburg. Greg and I have something a little different from our usual breakfast. He made steak and eggs and onions and peppers. It was not the most beautiful breakfast but it tasted amazing!

We drove out to Pennsylvania and took the Jeep for a drive. We have an issue with some newly paved roads and the yellow lines are crooked af. It’s kind of funny to look at though.

We got a little out while we were looking for the place Greg wanted to take me but we found it.

Our Saturday drive destination was to The Historic Round Barn and Farm Market. It was an amazing place to visit. Apparently there are only a few places like it left.

It was a lot of fun to see the animals and we found goats! I’m such a sucker for goats!!!

We picked up a small pumpkin and gourds for the house. So, Greg found a few apples he wanted to try. We even found spicy apples? Did you even know that was a thing?

As we were finishing up in the barn I found a way upstairs where they have wedding receptions. I thought it was beautiful. It makes me want to get married to Greg again.

So, my plan for the weekend was to read a book called Night Boat To Tangier by Kevin Barry. So, It was a book Digger choose out for me one night but Digger apparently has awful Tates in books. This goes in a DNF pile.

On Saturday I got my nails done because I felt like I should treat myself. Also, I think I was trying to give a reason why I could not help move file cabinets on Sunday.

So, I’m not sure if you know what a fire king file cabinet safe is but those suckers are heavy. I’m talking about over 1,000 pounds per file cabinet. We managed to get them out and that is really all that mattered.

The Historic Round Barn & Farm Market in Gettysburg

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Catoctin Mountains, Chipmunks and BBQ

Catoctin Mountains, Chipmunks and BBQ. Greg and I drove out to the Catoctin Mountains to check out the water levels. We noticed in Pennsylvania that the levels were low so we wanted to see what was happening in the mountains.

I compared video from now and 2016 and this is the worst we’ve ever seen it.

While I was walking into the house Greg and I found a way the mice, chipmunks and other small animals could get into the house. Upon further inspection, we realized that there is no way into the house. It’s brick so we are setting traps to get ahead of any problems.

Last time we were at the Gettysburg Outlets we saw a cool gift we wanted to get our grandson Tyler. Our mission today was to get it and hold on to it until Christmas. We managed to get the gift and stopped by the kitchen store for a little something.

On our way home we stopped at the BBQ spot to bring him more peppers and he hooked us up with a lot of meat. So, when we got home we realized he gave us a pan of brisket (Greg’s favorite) and I got a pan of pulled pork. Looks like I’m all set for a good week of Keto meals.

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Catoctin Mountains, Chipmunks and BBQ

UConnect Update, Fitness, and My Current Reading

UConnect Update, Fitness, and My Current Reading. I woke up early this morning to head out for fasted cardio. It’s so important that I get my day started off right because it seems to make everything else fall into place. So, my staycation is officially over and now it’s time to get back to reality.

So, when I turned on my Apple Carplay everything changed so now when I turn on the Jeep my screen looks completely different. With the apple updated to the phone, I guess everything changed and I’m digging it.

Now, as soon as the phone is connected it shows a map of where you are, your daily calendar and your music that is playing. I think it’s pretty awesome.

Greg made breakfast so we went with something simple and it works with my keto plan. Scrambles eggs with a slice of cheese and a slice of bacon for breakfast. I was going to skip on the bacon but Greg was making it and the smell enticed me.

Greg and I took the Jeep Wrangler out with the top off one more time before the year ends. We have some nasty cold coming our way and I doubt the weather will be nice enough to ride topless this year again.

I’m currently reading a book by Sarah Jio called Always and I like the story so far. It switches between the present time and the past but the flow is easy. Of course, I will do a book review video once I’m finished with the book. Stay tuned for that one. I do have a few other book reviews coming up soon also.

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UConnect Update, Fitness, and My Current Reading

Fat Shaming, Pimped Out Tombstone and Celebrity Gossip

Fat Shaming, Pimped Out Tombstone and Celebrity Gossip. Thank you for joining me for another Weekly Win(e)d-up. This week we had a good amount to talk about and some topics I think will be hot button issues for some.

Grab your popcorn and a glass of wine and let’s get started. I want you to share your thoughts with me here on the blog or over on the youtube channel.

During the week I’ve decided to start pulling tarot cards to see what they have to say about what is happening in the Hollywood world. It’s a good way for me to test out my understanding of the meanings.

Oh man! Do y’all remember Eazy-E? He died many years ago but just got a new pimped-out tombstone. It really does look pimped out too.

So, Bill Maher came out that obese people need to be fat-shamed. Did you see this? Look, I’m far from where I want to be on the scale but good lord…I don’t need to be fat-shamed. What a jackass! He says he is doing it to save peoples lives. I call BS on this one.

Do you love Richard Rawlings as much as I do? He’s so sexy and I need to add him to my hall pass list. Even Greg agrees with me on this one.

The whole college scam thing gets me all worked up too. I just think it’s all a bunch of BS. So, I don’t agree with what is going on but I also feel like there is a much bigger issue that is being ignored. I really got on my soapbox during this video but I could not help it.

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Fat Shaming, Pimped Out Tombstone and Celebrity Gossip

The Reason Why Does Ground Turkey Smell Bad

The Reason Why Does Ground Turkey Smell Bad. It’s officially time to answer this question that a lot of people seem to wonder about like I once did. A few years ago I posted a vlog titled Why Does Ground Turkey Smell So Bad and it gets a lot of traction.

So, my reason for posting that was silly and a rhetorical question that I did not answer and was not requesting to have answered for me. Through the years I have found out why it smells bad and I wanted to share the information with y’all.

So, I’ve done research and was provided information from some viewers on youtube and it all comes down to the type of meat they use. The meat used is what is leftover that would normally be thrown away. It’s not the best cuts of meat and that is the reason it smells awful when you try to cook it.

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