It's a TMI-ALL-CLEAR day.
I dumped one of the books -- One of Us is Lying. Too YA I guess. It should've been a super easy read, but I couldn't get into it (even though I was almost halfway). It jumps characters constantly (guess for suspense) but there was too much corny or boring fluff to hold onto the mystery. I didn't even bother or care to look at the end to figure out what happened. I usually enjoy YA but the writing didn't hold me on this one. I can't remember where I got this recommendation.
New pick is The Great Circle (Maggie Shipstead). Very long, but good reviews. It's already more engaging with some good writing. I guess the comparison makes it notable.
My next-door neighbor brought over some apple cake for hubby and me. She hosted bookclub and had cake leftover. That was so sweet. I need to do little things like this too because it was a bright spot that made my day. I didn't eat it because of the gluten, but it smelled amazing and hubby loved it.
I'm making banana pudding for my youngest's birthday celebration tomorrow (HBD to him today -- #25). It uses the Chessman Cookies so not GF. I got enough stuff to make slush cake too -- one of my favorite things. Shush cake (as my Gram called it) is layered nut crust, cream cheese whipped layer, chocolate pudding layer, cool whip layer. It goes by different names, but it's all the same. I can make that GF and almost dairy free. But should I?? Decisions. Decisions. Last thing I NEED is to eat slush cake for days. Maybe I'll hold off and make it in early December.
Remember when I said I had a dinner plan to stop snacking at night instead of eating a meal? Well, that didn't work (hah). Still "trying." I know this adds to my funk and the funk makes me want to snack and the circle is complete. JUST BREAK THE CIRCLE. Ugh.
My life coaching starts at the end of November and I want to be ready to move forward -- not just get back to a baseline. Maybe that's not going to happen. I'm also nervous about whether she's skilled enough to be worth the price tag. Her IG has a lot of super basic things and that worries me a bit -- although, she's not actually coaching on IG, more introducing herself so fingers crossed.
I scored an organic turkey at Trader Joe's (last one in this shipment). They are partial frozen for transport home -- I asked because I thought they were fresh, but it felt frozen. It's some technique they use (so they say). This 15 lb turkey is earmarked for the Big Day so NO TURKEY MAKING for me this year. Decision was easy since only one left.
I've dreamed of this day -- only one major holiday cooking and, yet I was planning to make a turkey too. Glad I rethought that -- at least for this year to see what that feels like. Christmas in Asheville will be extra work so I can focus my energy for December.
As I said, I'm not totally off the hook for Thanksgiving, but way more manageable. I made The List and have started picking up things as I see them. So far, nothing in short supply.
I ended up running on the treadmill yesterday -- long story, but outside wasn't a great option. I didn't love it. It was nice to run with music, but outside energizes in a way the treadmill just doesn't. It was still a good workout and I'm sore today since I haven't run in an extended bit. Arms and a long OUTSIDE walk today. My nerve pain is still a problem with everything -- bike, running, but oddly arms day doesn't bother it much. It's so positional.
I'm feel all the old aches and pains this morning. Stiff from the run. I slammed my finger in a cupboard. My neck hurts. My stomach is wonky. 51 years feels old today.
On that happy note, I'll get my morning started. Have a great Saturday. Later gators.
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