Tossed with some noodles. I needed to make some kind of homemade, thoughtful food. I'm struggling with cooking anything after work. It's been so hot and by the time I get home I feel dead. So, I'm trying to be kind to myself and be okay with having bean quesadillas or random cheap frozen pizzas from Winco. Life is about balance, so I try to have homemade food on the weekend, even if it is simple.
Like the batch of lentil soup I make to have for breakfast and to take for lunch. This always tastes so, so good on Saturday morning. Not just taste-wise, but it's like my body is just so happy. I think it's less about nutrients and maybe more about feeling some self love. Homemade food is better for the soul I think. It's just an added bonus that it's also healthier for the body.
I haven't forgotten about my commitment to myself to get some help, firstly with therapy. It isn't in the old budget yet, I'm still struggling to play catch up but I have been struggling with some very bad dark thoughts and anxiety. I saw a poster in the back offering some kind of therapy for employees, but it seemed to be work related like maybe if your coworkers are driving you crazy or something. So, I asked the HR person about it, and she is checking on this and other resources for me. That's definitely a big step for me, but I have to try something.
I'll be back next weekend, I hope everyone has a good week!
Wow that pasta looks fantastic! I hope your this week at work goes well for you - almost a month now! -Sri
ReplyDeleteHang in there! It's always hard to start new things and you've had a lot of change lately. It's great that there may be options for you.
ReplyDeleteI cook a lot on weekends; there's almost no way to do it during the week. But I definitely feel better about food I've cooked, and lentils are amazing comfort food.
If you have a slow cooker, it can help a lot with meal prep. I use mine extensively in the hot season. A batch of baked potatoes helps the week through in many ways. Obv as baked potatoes, dressed/stuffed as one pleases for lunches on the go or dinners. I also use leftover baked cut and fried or air fried for sides, scramble fillers, whatever. Economical, filling and nutritious. I also prep a bunch of carrot and celery sticks on the weekend, cheap and delicious/nutritious. I toss the prepped sticks in a sealed container with a splash o water which keeps them crisp. Hope these rather plain ideas help you. Although they can be redundant, these steps help me on most weeks.
ReplyDeleteI hope the job is going well.
ReplyDeleteStill working? Will they put your photo up on the Team page?
ReplyDeleteSending good wishes.
ReplyDeleteIt’d be cool to hear from you again! You’re not alone in the struggle.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I hope all is going okay. I keep checking to see you on the Coller Industries website. Two new CSRs, but no Hilary. Hope things are still working out. It seemed like such a great place to work. https://www.collerindustries.com/resources/aboutus.php
ReplyDeleteAre you still alive?
ReplyDeleteMiss you!!!
ReplyDeleteSending good thoughts. Yes, your posts are missed.
ReplyDeleteI still check your blog every once in a while. There's never an expectation of a posting schedule or a permanent return, but I wish we knew you were safe.
ReplyDeleteHey Hillary. It's April 2024 and I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you. Hope all is well.
ReplyDeletePlease let us know if you are okay, we miss you!
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