Tuesday, September 20, 2016

I'm Back!

Here are some more pictures from Liberty Park. I went there early Sunday morning to pass out more cards. I had some anxiety about passing out the cards, all that self doubt came creeping into my head, and that combined with my normal shyness/social anxiety made it hard. But, I made myself do it, and people were nice, and no one laughed at me, or even refused my card, so all in all it was a success. I would be a horrible politician, or door to door sales because I'm not the greatest at approaching strangers, and also I am the WORST at selling myself, or anything really. I remember years ago when I worked at The Gap (shudder) I always got griped at for not "upselling", and I've also gotten in trouble at restaurants for not upselling.
I also got my first dog walking client yesterday! Believe it or not, it's someone who saw my ad on Craigslist, so yay for people, not trolls! I went and met both human and dog yesterday, and it was a success, I start walking today. The dog is a Xoloitzcuintli, which is a breed I had never heard of.  Her name is Lulu, and she is five months old! The breed is apparently somewhat cat like in being a little more skittish and shy, and it's so funny because she kind of reminds me of Joan. I'm sure we'll be great friends. It's also awesome because Lulu lives in a huge apartment complex. like seriously HUGE and so I stopped by the office and gave them some cards, and they said they'll put them in new renters packets! How perfect would it be if I had dogs all in the same building!
So charming!! 
I always pass this house when I'm coming home from the park, and I just love it so much. There are so many adorable houses in my neighborhood! And people in SLC love sunflowers, which is a beautiful thing. Sunflowers are my second favorite flower, after daisies. Is it weird/creepy/bad to take pictures of houses? I always hesitate, and feel like a real creeper.
Even though I haven't been blogging for a few days, I have been eating, and taking pictures! Here are some meals I've eaten lately.
Sweet potato and red lentil curry
Black bean tacos
Lentil Joe sandwich


Smiths/Fred Meyer/QFC now have their own line of booch. Pretty tasty, and it's on sale!
Pizza with kale, broccoli, green olives, garlic, green onions and a little daiya under all that veg!
Lentil Joe cheese fries!
Curried Peanut Sauce bowl from Isa Does It
I've been enjoying some really tasty food while still being on a budget. The above peanut sauce is a peanut sauce that in my opinion everyone needs in their life. Who knew that some ginger and curry powder could make peanut sauce so special? I am so happy that I have some of the sauce leftover. I might drink it like a smoothie. (Just Kidding)
Thanks for all the support and kind words from my last post. I am mourning the loss of many things, and I feel like nothing I've gone through prepared me for this loss. I also lost other things, like Dylan's food dish, and little things that had sentimental value. Anyway, I guess I'm grieving, or in mourning or whatever, and it's hard. Coupled with stress and rejection and just physical exhaustion, it's a lot. This is the first really tough thing I've gone through without relying on alcohol to help ease the pain, and it's a struggle.I don't always know how to handle myself, or the pain. So, thanks for not judging, and for being supportive. As you all know I really have no one, so it is very much appreciated.
This is where Kanye hides when I vacuum!
Oh, and in other exciting news, I went to a new part of town yesterday to meet Lulu and her human, and I DID NOT GET LOST! It is a miracle!
Happy Tuesday!

15 comments:

  1. YAAAAYYYY!! Your first client. And the building will include YOUR cards in their new renters packets. You're in! You're their official dog walker. CONGRATS!

    BTW - the lentil joe looks outrageous!

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    1. They really are, they're from Veganomicon. I've made these so many times that I have the recipe memorized! And they make great leftovers, and you can do different things like top a baked potato, or quesadillas.

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    2. Oh, excellent. I have Veganomicon. I'll have to look it up (and then cook it up). Lentils are one of the few things me and the omnivore agree on (those and soy curls).

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    3. Oh, excellent. I have Veganomicon. I'll have to look it up (and then cook it up). Lentils are one of the few things me and the omnivore agree on (those and soy curls).

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    4. I think they're called snobby Joe's in the book. I love soy curls too!!

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  2. Hooray for getting your first client; that's so exciting! All your food looks great; I'll have to try making cheese fries someday soon. Cute Kanye! :)

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    1. This was my first time, and they were really good! Now, I'll have to make actual chili and try chili cheese fries!

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  3. Fantastic that you got your first puppy, and so great that you get to be in new renters packs! Hopefully new puppies will be coming your way soon. :)

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  4. Congrats on your first client, that is amazing news! I'm so happy for you and hopefully there will be lots of referrals for you. That house is way too cool!

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    1. Thanks! There are so many really adorable houses like that in my neighborhood. Some of them remind me of fairy tale houses!

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  5. A new client in such a short time is AWESOME!!! How fantastic they will add your card for new renters! everyone starts somewhere....
    That house it totally charming, what a beautiful garden they have.
    Peanut sauce makes everything better :)) i just made a dish with pan seared tofu and peanut sauce the other day- there was a lot of spoon licking involved
    Ttrockwood

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    1. Thanks, I'm really excited! I love some of these houses in my neighborhood, they belong in a forest with princesses and cute animals!
      I know, I could almost drink peanut sauce!

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  6. YEY! Congrats on your first dog walking job. You have to start somewhere, and having someone for referrals is great. Especially since they can talk you up in to their neighbors. I know a lot of window washers tend to go store to store once they get a new client since it is so much cheaper to blanket a certain area rather than having to drive/travel to so many places.

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    1. That's what I'm trying to focus on, getting clients in kind of one concentrated area. Since I take the bus, or even if I drove, getting to the dogs takes money, so it makes it most efficient if I can kind of do it all in one area. Fingers crossed that can happen!

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