just make progress

Sometimes the points don't matter.

too cold for frozen fruit

banana + fresh pineapple + strawberry kefir

one day at a time

Just keep swimming.
- Dory

effective communication

Learn to articulate the obstacles.

stash the camera

Remember to live.

sans lettuce

1/4 avocado
1/2 cucumber
1/2 tomato
last tablespoon of honey goat cheese
handful of raisins
handful of sunflower seeds

splash extra virgin olive oil
splash balsamic vinegar
salt
pepper

just keep doing yoga

Everything is going to be ok.

focus

Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future; concentrate the mind on the present moment.
-Buddha

no more cavities

Floss everyday.

eat your greens

Nearly everything can be served over a bed of lettuce.

shine your light

Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.
- Mary Angelou

become an efficient computer

Learn keyboard shortcuts.

practice, patience, perseverance

Learn to do a pull-up.

save yourself

Don't drink water that's been sitting out.

self compassion

Kindness begins from within.

which do you spread?

Emotions are contagious.

be kind

Compassion leads to happiness. - Happy

an acquired skill

Maintaining focus comes easy to few.

production requirement

Create structure where it lacks.

it gets easier

Be mindful of behaviors, emotions and feelings during times of struggle.

understanding mindfulness

Learn to differentiate thoughts that serve you and those that that don't.

one person

one plate
one bowl
one fork
one knife
one spoon

no dishes

potato salad

boiled potatoes
boiled eggs
kalamata olives
capers
mayo
paprika
salt & pepper

Thank you, R!

how to learn

Take notes.

most important lessons

Acts of kindness is the most effective happiness builder - Happy

break the cycle

Creative expression eradicates boredom.

make friends

Happy people are likable.

nothing lazy left to eat

If you've got hours to spare:

>> bake (1) potato in oven
>> remove and smash
>> fry (1) egg in butter
>> serve over smashed potato w/
---->> salt & pepper
---->> garlic
---->> fancy mustard

packing

Best / cheapest packing material: bedding / old socks.

simple fool-proof roast chicken

1. Brine chicken for 1-2 days in:
   1 1/2 q water
   1/4 c kosher salt
   
   
2. Drain, rinse, put in dutch oven with:
   salt & pepper
   powdered garlic
   onion
   olive oil
   1/2 can beer


3. Bake in 350 degree (F) oven for 2-ish hours

pb&j smoothie

frozen strawberries
peanut butter
fruit preserves
unsweetened vanilla almond milk

progress

We're all on our own journey.

wise words...

Dictators get assassinated. Heroes live forever.

bachelorette dinner

FRIED EGG & RICE

---

1/4 c - ish	>> leftover white rice
1	>> fried egg
dash	>> balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt

SALAD

---

plant life
mixed greens
french bread
cherries
pluot
avocado
sunflower seeds

moo
fig balsamic goat cheese

dressing
oil
vinegar
salt
pepper
garlic

with intention

It is not how far one goes, but how one goes.

your muse

Channel negative emotions into positive action.

great recipe starter

BLACK BEANS
(3) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
(2) jars roasted pepper, diced (I use a mix of red and yellow)
(3) medium onions, diced
(2) heads garlic (cloves peeled and crushed)

(1/2)-ish cup olives
(1/2)-ish cup raisins

canola or olive oil
(1)-ish T balsamic vinegar
(1/2)-ish cup red wine
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil (fancy Spanish stuff in can is worth the price)

ground cumin
(3)-ish bay leaves
salt & pepper to taste

1. saute onions, pepper, garlic, olives, raisins, cumin, bay leaves, salt & pepper in canola oil
2. deglaze pan with wine
3. add remaining ingredients
4. simmer for as long as you can handle
5. serve over rice

use it wisely

Time is limited.

lazy sangria

cheap red wine + pineapple juice

new favorite treat

1:1 ---> pineapple juice to unsweetened vanilla almond milk

the learning process

failure: also always an option

perfection not required

revision --> always an option

ground yourself

Order of operations:

___ 1:	>>> clear space
___ 2:	>>> something creative
___ 3:	>>> something responsible
___ 4:	>>> drafts
___ 5:	>>> to do list

lazy vegan dinner

one can each of: corn, chili beans (drained), refried beans, pumpkin puree
to taste: salsa / taco sauce

heat thoroughly and cook out some liquid

serve over corn chips topped with lettuce, taco sauce

complete with deer

Sometimes the grass is greener.

personal choice

There's always a reusable alternative.

develop personal subroutines

Ritualize your workday.

robots are we?

Life is a series of iterative processes.