Truthful Thursday - Orange or Cutie

With the latest flu epidemic, it's time to load up on your vitamin C, right.  My MIL gave us a bunch of oranges from her tree.  It would have been a happy experience if my sister was the one picking all these oranges.  When she was visiting in November, she had a great time taking photos of these oranges but since they were not ready to be picked, she just checked them out.  She was able to pick up some lemons at my cousins place.  I hope my sister will read this post today, maybe she might recognize some of these oranges.

Unfortunately I am not into this type of oranges, instead I love the CUTIES and I just bought a bag and they were very sweet.  It's good that Jeff loves oranges and if he does not eat them, he can make fresh orange juice.  Whatever the type of orange you love, its a good source of vitamin C and although it's not a cure for the common flu, it's a healthy snack.

What Wednesday - Something new

A week after Christmas, I received a surprise gift from Jeff's cousin Gracie.  It was a surprise because we already got a gift from her at Christmas. What's so special about this gift?  When you see it, you'll say, it's just a glove.  Well, it's not just any glove, it's a special one because you don't have to take it off to use your phone to make a call, send a text or play a game.  I immediately thought about my daughter who lives in Toronto where they have very cold weather.  I saw them at Target so I bought her exactly the same color which I hope she will like.  As for me, I only use it when I am at home and it's a bit cool and lazy to turn up the heat.  If you don't have this and is constantly taking off your glove to use your phone, then definitely it's a must to have.  Those differently colored tips really work.

 

Tennis Tuesday - Australian Open Begins

During the Patriots game, I happen to search for things to watch while they are on commercials or in between quarters.  Then there it was on ESPN, the Australian Open.  I could not believe it but then it's the middle of January, of course it's summer in the land from the down under.  I immediately checked the website to see if all my favorites are playing and I very happy to see all their names.

Two weeks of tennis is going to be very tiring because of the time difference but thanks to DVR, I can record some of the late night matches.  My favorite female player Maria already won her first round match.  Her new outfit color scheme is yellow with another classy design.
As for my favorite male player Roger Federer, I will have to find when his first round game will be.  There are other players that I love watching but not until they get to the quarter finals.

Are you into tennis? Do you only like watching the final games? 

 

Madness Monday - It's all about Football

How was your weekend? This is not my normal weekend because I don't regularly watch so much football, but this week, I did.  The games were all so exciting and the scores were so very close and even some with OT.  While watching I would read on my computer the Beginner's Guide to Footbal which helped me get a better understanding of the game.  The sad part about the weekend is that I did not get anything done.  The good part is that I was able to watch the Patriots live on TV instead of the recorded version because I end up not doing my volunteer.

For yesterday's game day I made a very hearthy chili with kidney and pinto beans as well as corn (it makes me think of my son when I make chili with corn as it was his favorite).  I used some diced tomatoes with green chilies that gave some additional flavor. My MIL and Jeff does not really like mushrooms, but I diced them to almost nothing and added it to the chili.  We bought two loaves of fresh sourdough bread to accompany the chili and had enough for everyone and some left overs for my MIL to take home.

After three and half hours of me sitting at the edge of the couch, my team the New England Patriots wins the game.  The greatest part of watching the two games on Sunday is that I actually knew what was happening and paid attention to the play and listened to the referee's announcement.  By golly I think I've got it.  All the best and good luck PATRIOTS.

Sweet Sunday - DFB

Actually we have bananas and I was craving for the so called Deep Fried Bananas aka Turon (tagalog word).  It has been a very long time since I've one of this.  Last Thursday while preparing our dinner, all of a sudden there was this craving for some sort of different dessert.  When I looked over the dining table, I saw these bananas that needed attention.

There was no undecisiveness at that moment.  I took out from the freezer the package of wrapper and after an hour or so, there were my deep friend bananas ready to be consumed.  One great version is the one where they add some thin slice of jackfruit.  The combination of banana, jackfruit and brown sugar plus very crisp wrapper is just one heavenly dessert. 

I only made six and by the end of the game, they were all gone.

Today my favorite NFL team will be playing and I will of course be cheering for them.  Unfortunately, I will have to watch the game after my volunteer work.  Jeff was so nice and remembered to record it for me.

This one would be perfect this year if they win as this is my new favorite number.  I really want one of this.

Serious Saturday - Winning is a must

Tonight's NFL game between 49ers and GB Packers is a serious one.  Each team wants to win in order to move on.  Since I live in the bay area, it is a must to cheer for the local team.  I do own a 49er hoodie that Jeff gave me some years ago and will definitely be wearing it while watching the game.  We will be watching it at home and although it will just be two of us, we will have some game day snacks and game day drinks.  The team color is red and gold and white.  It's just fitting that I make my other favorite drink - Spicy Caesar aka Bloody Mary.  Although I really prefer Spicy Caesar using the spicy clamato juice and of course adding my spicy green beans for some crunch and heat.  When it comes to choosing our snack/dinner, Jeff will have to make the final decision because if it was up to me, I will order some special thin crust pizza with artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, hot sausage, bacon and grilled BBQ chicken.  If you were just at home watching football, what are your favorite snacks and drinks?

I would have one with shrimp/green beans/olives/asparagus/lobster

Fretting Friday - I know it's not good

Normally I don't worry about things that I cannot change or things that I have no control off but lately I seem to be worrying a lot and I am guessing this is one cause of my inability to sleep.  I've stopped playing the games on Kindle Fire prior to sleeping because I know it's not good - I end up staying awake longer but of course when I get very tired then I fall asleep.

So what am I fretting about?  Hmmm, let me share some of these things circling in my head.

• what to do for my birthday
• how to fill out this year's taxes (Canadian)
• where to renew my passport (in or out of Canada)
• what to do for our anniversary
• how to lose weight and keep it off
• should I visit Canada or not
• when are we going to update the will
• should I get a job
• when can I have the courage to sort the BOX
• should I join the girls in April for this year's golf get away      

The worried look

Fretting on a decision