My photography is going well. I'm not using a camera but instead using my Note 10 to capture all of the shots (except the screengrabs) in this blog and what I share on FB and Instagram. Here are a few of those.
Now an update on our weight struggles. Last month as I posted I fell of the wagon and had cheese. This month, I've avoided all of that and have stayed true to my food goals. My scale died so I had to order a new one that finally arrived yesterday. This new one is supposed to sync with my Samsung Active, so far it isn't working. We'll see how it goes. My weight is staying between 133 and 139. It isn't where I want to be. I'm about 11 pounds from my goal weight which would put me at a normal BMI. But I have to accept that I'm 51 and that just may not be possible.
This way of eating has certainly changed our lives. My gray hair is gone, Elijah used to have really thin hair and that's changed now.
I've begun (finally) working on his hair in the style he wanted. I've tried braiding it in a french braid but I really like this twist effect. It stays up nicely and looks great on him.
It is inspired by hair from the History Channel show, Vikings.
We had a brief struggle with fresh veggies so we joined Misfits Market. This has been pretty successful. Basically they send you organic veggies that are on their last legs to try to lessen food waste in the US. Our boxes originate out of New Jersey and are scheduled to arrive on Tuesdays. This was the first week our box actually arrived on Tuesday. Usually it's Wednesday or Thursday. Over the 4th of July week our box didn't arrive at all. But we get a small box and for the price and the contents it is completely worth it. Here are a few of our boxes.
Our neighbor has also been dropping by with some fresh veg weekly and we picked up some fantastic local strawberries! Its been a great addition to our meal prep.
This channel is amazing. It's called The Meditative Mind and offers an assortment of healing and cleansing chants, mantras and songs that will ease your body and mind into a constant meditative state. I have found that my intuition has increased, my blood pressure and stress has gone down and my ability to connect with the natural forces of the planet of increased 20 fold. If you have time, and I recommend you make time, stop and listen to some of these. Their library is endless. They even have an 11 hour chant that I put on at bedtime to help me sleep. It is so amazing.
I've been playing Wizard101 since it was created off and on. Over the last six months Eli and I have gone back to spending our free time there. Its really a great game, dubbed a kid's game but I see more adults playing than kids. There's no random pvp and there is tons of content. Here are a few screenshots from the game.
If you decide to play, let me know on Facebook. Maybe we can team up and do some adventuring together.
Finally we've been making some really great recipes. Eli is really working on his spice blends and these meals are turning out amazing. If you don't have the chops to make your own we highly recommend following Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures on Facebook and checking out their website. They have really fantastic recipes. We try a new one from them usually once or twice a week and have not been disappointed. Here are a few pics from our recreations of their amazing dishes.
Overall, it's been a pretty amazing month. I hope you're staying safe and taking the time you need to heal and reconnect with the energies of this amazing planet we live on. Take a moment to smile at your fears, welcome them as part of you. Inhale and exhale. Just breathe.
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