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!