tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68530706592393676002024-02-18T20:28:36.655-08:00Practical SustainabilitySidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-27967878118370552622018-06-07T12:19:00.000-07:002018-06-07T12:21:00.681-07:00When "For Here" Doesn't WorkRemember how I wrote a whole post about asking for a "for here" cup? Yeah, me, too.<br />
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Yesterday, I went to get more fizzy water. I think I'm the only human that I've met that calls it fizzy water. In fact, that may be the case for the coffee shop people, too. Because when I asked for fizzy water, the lady responded, "Oh, yes! Your fizzy water!"<br />
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Which, to be honest, made me quite happy.<br />
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I made sure to ask for a "for here" cup. A couple of times. To my dismay, she pulled a plastic cup and filled it with ice.<br />
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Despair came over me.<br />
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Oh, how sad.<br />
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It was too late.<br />
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And I had a giant, plastic cup.<br />
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And it's not even the composting one!<br />
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But. Fret not! This coffee shop, being the best coffee shop in town, allows me to bring my own cup. Let's be honest, though. Most places do that. And usually they give you a discount.<br />
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So, I was able to get a refill. Of fizzy water. They didn't charge me because I had my giant plastic cup.<br />
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Today, I brought back my giant fizzy water cup. And my cold brew bottle because I almost always get the same things.<br />
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And they filled up both. No charge for the fizzy water.<br />
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So, folks, I think what we have here is an "official" fizzy water cup. Because, you know, the second R in the 3 R's is reuse. Reduce, reuse, recycle. They're in that order for a reason.<br />
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Peace.<br />
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Here's my coffee shop view.</div>
Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-70861077785860429582018-06-04T19:00:00.001-07:002018-06-04T19:02:41.611-07:00Single-Use PlasticI'm not a big fan of single-use plastic. It makes my heart a bit sad. Maybe a lot sad.<br />
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The past two days, I've gone to the local coffee shop (because, you know, local is better) and gotten fizzy water. Learn my joy of fizzy water. Read my previous post. Both times, I made sure to clarify that I wanted a "for here" cup. That means glass.<br />
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You see, I struggle with staying somewhere and using a plastic cup. I see no point in getting a plastic cup if I'm staying somewhere.<br />
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Anyways, here's my point: if you're staying, ask for a 'for here' cup. Opt for the thing that can be washed. Save some of the planet.<br />
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Peace.<br />
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Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-82611399120397188012018-06-03T21:19:00.001-07:002018-06-03T21:19:55.175-07:00Fizzy WaterOne of my favorite drinks is fizzy water. Well, wait. The real word is seltzer water. Er, the real name is seltzer water.<br />
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Also, economically, it's about 25 cents. That's nice.<br />
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I'm sure to ask for a real cup to be used whenever I get this at the shop AND I'm sure to not get a straw. It's amazing to be able to help the environment through fizzy water.<br />
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Thanks for joining me.<br />
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Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-53126798370320642512018-06-02T21:10:00.001-07:002018-06-02T21:14:24.532-07:00Four Hour Blog PostI wrote this post over four hours. I was able to see Jesus move in mighty ways.<br />
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Have you ever just felt something and not really understood
why? I feel sad right now. I’m not sure why. Sometimes we feel things and we
don’t really know why. That’s my case. And, you know what? That’s okay. It’s
okay to feel things, even if you don’t know why you feel them. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anyways, that’s how I’m feeling tonight. And that’s okay.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For those of you who don’t know (that’s a lot of y’all…I
forget to tell people things), I’ll be traveling to China and Hungary this
summer. I’m trying to travel as environmentally and economically and
sustainable and minimal as possible. It’s hard, you know? Like really hard.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Oh, and I’m traveling in a hiking backpack.<o:p></o:p></div>
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And I’ll be gone quite a hot minute.</div>
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And did I mention I want I have some food problems and need
to bring some food? Oh, yeah, that’s a thing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m nervous. Not like in a bad way, just that healthy oh-my-gosh-I’m-traveling-and-nervous
feeling. Flights still bring me a bit of nervousness, but I know Jesus is in
charge. Language is language (that means…hard to comprehend when you don’t know
it). I do know, still, that Jesus is greater. <o:p></o:p></div>
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And I think that may be the root of my sadness. NOT that
Jesus is greater. If anything, that is the encouragement to my soul. The
nervousness may be the cause of the sadness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m nervous.<o:p></o:p></div>
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But I still trust my great God.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I still trust that I will be taken care of and I need not be
afraid. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m thankful for the opportunity to see education and help
promote language development. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>BREAK.</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Can I tell you about my great God?<o:p></o:p></div>
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So I was writing this post. Imagine that, right? Contemplating
emotions and things because that’s important. Thinking about family and leaving
and nervousness and boxes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because someone needed to come pick up boxes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Then she came to pick up the boxes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I enjoyed her personality, asked her to stay a bit and chat, but she couldn’t.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bummer. But our conversation made my sadness a bit better
and my joy a bit more. It’s amazing how that happens. Also, she chooses to
follow Jesus. There’s something to that, let me tell you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Skip four minutes forward. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Skip. Skip. Skip. Skip.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I get a message, asking if the offer was still open to stay
and chat and what my favorite gas station drink was.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Snapple. Always Snapple.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Then my new friend came! We talked about all good things:
life, liberty, the pursuit of Jesus. Giving and sharing. Receiving. Life
experiences and favorite animals, family and hobbies. For those of you wondering, no, I didn’t ask favorite color. My saddest regret.</div>
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It amazed me. It was like Jesus heard my small prayer and immediately answered. He did. What a mighty, humbling, relational God I choose to follow.</div>
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Then the conversation ended because you can’t talk until
forever. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Notes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m <span style="color: blue;">thankful</span>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m <span style="color: blue;">thankful</span> that I serve a God who hears my cry of sadness.
Even if I don’t know why I’m sad.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m <span style="color: blue;">thankful </span>for people who follow Jesus.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m<span style="color: blue;"> thankful </span>for people who can speak truth into my life.</div>
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I’m <span style="color: blue;">thankful</span>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Peace.</div>
Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-50322883222394920762018-04-30T19:02:00.001-07:002018-04-30T19:09:05.269-07:00Friendship and SicknessI have been blessed with so many lovely friends. So many. I got sick the other day. Like...real sick. I haven't been this sick in over a year.<br />
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It all started with a headache. I thought it was just a headache (but I don't get headaches). Then I worked a bit. Then I went to family dinner. Went home.<br />
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Woke up at 6AM. My stomach was cramping. Maybe that's too much information. Whatever.<br />
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Thought about taking Advil. Do I have any? No. I used them all and my three left are at school. <b>SCHOOL.</b><br />
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I put a post on Buy Nothing.<br />
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No response.<br />
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I texted four friends.<br />
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Within 20 minutes, I had three responses. Within 15 minutes, though, my friend, Julie, had come over and brought me ibuprofen.<br />
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Which I couldn't take because I opened the door to greet her, said, "Hi..." and then ran to throw up.<br />
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Which I did.<br />
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Did she leave? <b>No. </b>She stayed with me. Made tea. Talked to me. And <b>prayed for me</b>. Then she left.<br />
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Twenty minutes later, I sent out a group text. I asked for crackers and Sprite. Why? Puke. Gross.<br />
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Three minutes, I got an answer. Max could come in 40 to 60 minutes with them.<br />
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Then Rachel asked if she could get me anything. I asked for crackers.<br />
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Max came with crackers and Sprite. I was late to answer the door. Why? Well, here's this conversation...<br />
"Oh! Sorry to be late to answer the door. I was puking." - Sidney<br />
"Aw, that's a bummer." - Max<br />
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Twenty minutes after that, Rachel came with crackers. And wouldn't hug me because germs. <span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for taking care of your health,</span> Rachel.<br />
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One hour later, my mom and sister, Lynda, came to the door! They didn't need much, but they saw if I was okay! I was. I had puked an hour before, so life was good. They quickly rushed out the door in joy.<br />
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One hour later, there was a knock on the door. My friend Jamison had come to see if I needed anything and to see that I was okay. I was. Why? I was on ibuprofen and thought the world was awesome. Jamison hung out in my my germs for all the time.<br />
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I love the pop-ins to my home. <span style="font-size: large;">It makes my heart happy.</span><br />
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In this time, my friends Agni, Grace, Marzieh, Judith, Julie, Braden, and Tiffany were making sure I was still alive and making sure if I needed anything that I was taken care of. <span style="font-size: x-large;">#thisisfriendship</span><br />
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Marzieh asked if I needed anything and offered soup. Y'all. This soup is amazing. This friendship is amazing. I was so grateful when she showed up at my door with soup and joy and a smile on her face. <span style="font-size: large;">I can't tell you how thankful I am for her.</span><br />
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Then, Julie texted me again, seeing if I needed anything. I asked for seltzer water (with no flavoring). She came. Brought me the water and flowers. My heart was so full. I feel so much joy through the beauty of flowers and how Jesus made them.<br />
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Then I made sub plans and needed to put in for a sub. I went next door and asked my neighbor if I could borrow his wifi to get a sub. He said yes. Thank you, Jeff, for taking care of me and my students.<br />
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I was able to ask the other 6th grade teacher, Nancy, questions of what to do for a sub (because this is the first time I've been sick all year).<span style="font-size: large;"> How humbling!</span><br />
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Then I slept.<br />
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Woke up at 9:30.<br />
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Had at least five texts from multiple people asking how I was doing.<br />
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I'm so thankful for the friends that the Lord has blessed me with. I'm thankful for kind people. I'm thankful.<br />
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I hope you have a good Monday.<br />
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Peace.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm thankful for people who care from the other side of the world. Thank you, Kewal.</td></tr>
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Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-88247273462296691712018-04-21T15:05:00.000-07:002018-04-21T15:05:56.324-07:00Little Human JoyI will never fail to tell you how proud I am of my students.<br />
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I love my job.</div>
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Have I mentioned that?</div>
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On my evaluation this year, my principal wrote that I'm helping, "Make little activists." I couldn't think of a better compliment.</div>
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Thanks for caring for the earth and caring, children. </div>
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You take care of the world and make school wonderful, little humans.</div>
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Peace.</div>
Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-12597084567683706582018-01-27T13:39:00.000-08:002018-01-27T13:39:18.031-08:00MushroomsOne of my favorite things to do when I come across a mushroom on a walk is to demolish it into little pieces. It brings me far too much joy.<br />
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That all being said, this isn't about that.<br />
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I hated mushrooms for the past 25 years. I thought they were super nasty and tasted like death. I don't know what death tasted like, but I think mushrooms were that. Then something happened.<br />
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I don't know what. I wish I did. I think I probably found a sale or decided to get over my fear or maybe I accidentally got some mushrooms at a restaurant and I couldn't say no. I don't know what happened, but a change started.<br />
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Y'all. I now LOVE mushrooms. Not enough to marry them, but I really like them. Like, a lot.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2e01-MosLllw56StxmNUqTV8LLLwGD6tc3MGJBInw3RjdfrMYwL1pb4HAznAZhDfZJYccqlTvfoOO1ukoDtDgnq32W4NdJy0dzblH16_GKma9i7Gu0FZwsErLZrinrp9p9-DkOnb2HXJ/s1600/Health-benefits-of-mushrooms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2e01-MosLllw56StxmNUqTV8LLLwGD6tc3MGJBInw3RjdfrMYwL1pb4HAznAZhDfZJYccqlTvfoOO1ukoDtDgnq32W4NdJy0dzblH16_GKma9i7Gu0FZwsErLZrinrp9p9-DkOnb2HXJ/s320/Health-benefits-of-mushrooms.jpg" width="320" /></a>Why?<br />
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I don't know. I think maybe because I know I'm eating something healthy. Also, they don't have too much taste. Maybe I think they taste like earth. Not dirt. That's weird.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm watching a <span style="color: blue;">giant blue jay</span> eat seeds outside right now. It's absolutely majestic. Thank you, Lord, for this bird.</span><br />
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Anyways, turns out...mushrooms are really good for you. Like really good. They provide tons of vitamins and minerals (maybe that's why I feel like they taste like earth). They are one of the only food sources of Vitamin D. They have cancer-preventing qualities. They do lots.<br />
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They have lots of fiber, and they're just lovely. Fiber is good for your body. They are also full of antioxidants, so they're basically blueberries.<br />
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Did you know you have to cook mushrooms to get the health benefits? I just learned that. It's because the outside walls are indigestible, so cooking them breaks that down.<br />
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There's some random facts on mushrooms. Join me in my mushroom journey.<br />
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OH. BUT A NOTE. Mushrooms have like no caloric value, so if you just eat mushrooms with nothing else, you'll be super hungry. Personal experience.<br />
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OH. And there's so many different kinds! I like the long ones from the Asian grocery (Enoki?).<br />
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<a href="http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-can-eating-mushrooms-4412.html" target="_blank">Here's a reference.</a><br />
<a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/278858.php" target="_blank">Here's another.</a>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-13607878217045392112018-01-15T13:20:00.001-08:002018-01-15T13:20:30.101-08:00New YearWell, it's been about a year since I stated some goals. <a href="https://sustainedpractically.blogspot.com/2016/12/midnight-changes.html" target="_blank">I looked back today.</a> I liked some of them and realized some of them weren't things that I wanted to do.<br />
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Anyways, that's fun.<br />
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I set some really practical goals for this year. More than that, though, I think maybe not setting goals and just changing things is possible. Maybe not. I don't know.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting of the decluttering! I have already looked<br />through all the clothes. </td></tr>
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Here's my goals --><br />
1. Be only five minutes late to things (I live late. Really late. Usually 30 or more minutes late...I hope to change that).<br />
2. Declutter all the things. I was thinking of a goal to get rid of a certain number, but I think that's silly.<br />
3. Only buy what I need. This was a goal last year. I think I just broke this goal. Oops.<br />
4. Stick to my budget. I started using the envelope system (I'll probably do a post on this - it's helped a lot. And I feel super cool with all my envelopes).<br />
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Those are my goals. I don't like the idea of putting myself in a box of goals, so I'll just try to be on time and do the best I can with what I've been given. After all, the Lord asks me to be a good steward.<br />
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Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-51873629433883165462018-01-15T12:58:00.002-08:002018-01-15T12:58:52.559-08:00Teaching Humans Human Things<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZO9tMetxno">It's been a while.</a> Quite a while. Is a while one word or two? Anyone have any answers. I'm not really sure at all.<br />
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I haven't been doing much besides teaching and changing lives, so there's that. My real life update is that I've been able to teach couple different people sustainable life things recently, which has been actually quite lovely.<br />
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One of the things that I've been teaching is making an oil blend. Specifically, for focus.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohMHHT0cUl4XHsT0UZGy18Cj1VmRpA8PqqFki6rlxO35acQ7QHUtoOv231B4EC2zudKrI9m4H7DjcCsy86uQBTD10JGTg9UgCEgFmh0KVnlOUynmWdxO0uA9acjF5Y_CmdLOdG0tr04Bc/s1600/IMG_0052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohMHHT0cUl4XHsT0UZGy18Cj1VmRpA8PqqFki6rlxO35acQ7QHUtoOv231B4EC2zudKrI9m4H7DjcCsy86uQBTD10JGTg9UgCEgFmh0KVnlOUynmWdxO0uA9acjF5Y_CmdLOdG0tr04Bc/s320/IMG_0052.JPG" width="320" /></a>Now, I have a feeling. Well, lots of feelings. But one of my feelings is that God made plants. Plants all have a purpose. I don't think plants were simply made to just be there and be pretty. I believe that plants are able to heal and having healing qualities.<br />
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Now, let's have a moment: I don't think all things can be healed with plants. Maybe one day I will have that feeling. Today is not that day. I don't think you should try and treat polio with plants. For some things, though, plants are a good option to take advantage of.<br />
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Essential oils are oils that have been taken directly from plants. Now, just like other things, not every oil is the same. Different ones do different things. Just like if you were to eat an orange and it would make you wake up a bit, orange oil does similar. If you were to smell lavender, it would be calming.<br />
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So. That's my introduction to that. I think God has made plants with purpose and we should take advantage of that.<br />
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A blend that I've been teaching a couple people to make is for focus. It has 10 drops lavender, 10 drops cedar wood, 10 drops vetiver. I put it all in a one ounce essential oil bottle (that's been emptied...that I kept for this purpose) with MCT (liquid) coconut oil.<br />
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This stuff is lovely. Y'all, we all know I struggle with focus. I can't do things all at once. I've paused at least 10 times writing this. And right now I'm staring off and looking at bakery items because there's a lot going on at this coffee shop. <a href="http://sustainedpractically.blogspot.com/2016/08/brain-works.html" target="_blank">My brain works differently and that's okay, but sometimes I need to focus.</a> This helps with that.<br />
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I'm thankful for plants to help me live. I'm thankful for plants. I'm thankful.<br />
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Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-16646293125122146612017-10-29T11:50:00.000-07:002017-10-29T11:50:01.506-07:00Sunday FeelingsWelcome to Sunday.<br />
Sunday is the day I get work done.<br />
Saturday is my rest day.<br />
Sunday I drink coffee and grade.<br />
Sunday I bring my cup to church.<br />
Sunday I rest while doing work.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmke4B_lDQUOZxjZ8F6W1tJ0lahJyIKYovjuLxnWzyQCqWerGbEAM3u5EsXEaje7-MzItuNRCwYKySm7NNxkH0Sm9PSpk6hzU7oXe5AE-8BNIt0MT4pTjxogkZN3Wa_0zoUsacggtdDzw2/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-10-29+at+1.49.15+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="512" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmke4B_lDQUOZxjZ8F6W1tJ0lahJyIKYovjuLxnWzyQCqWerGbEAM3u5EsXEaje7-MzItuNRCwYKySm7NNxkH0Sm9PSpk6hzU7oXe5AE-8BNIt0MT4pTjxogkZN3Wa_0zoUsacggtdDzw2/s320/Screen+Shot+2017-10-29+at+1.49.15+PM.png" width="320" /></a>I used to try and take a rest day on Sunday.<br />
You know, a Sabbath?<br />
That didn't work.<br />
I ended up working all Sunday and stressing on Saturday.<br />
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The Bible says that a rest day is a gift.<br />
So, to take advantage of my gift I take it on Saturday.<br />
Anyways.<br />
That.<br />
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Sunday is the day to see family.<br />
And get work done.<br />
Grade the papers that have been avoided.<br />
Clean the apartment that blew up.<br />
Go shopping for the groceries that may be needed.<br />
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Sunday is the day to rest.<br />
While working.<br />
I like Sundays.<br />
They make my happy.<br />
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There's my feelings on Sunday.<br />
Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-13881191967036735452017-10-29T11:40:00.002-07:002017-10-29T11:40:31.722-07:00Pumpkin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaZgvAh9rETZUTRAfdVnEPStFvyfqF7OsPKaM-LNfa_wPpoRlML3mvRRoD0sf0LiPss4TE8qc7RPjKkbMtxyFj1Dib6yqXu7haiR6xzwSRq3MHqA-h0s2Law1MHewtRuUmO7oRqOKdkIq/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-10-29+at+1.36.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="467" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaZgvAh9rETZUTRAfdVnEPStFvyfqF7OsPKaM-LNfa_wPpoRlML3mvRRoD0sf0LiPss4TE8qc7RPjKkbMtxyFj1Dib6yqXu7haiR6xzwSRq3MHqA-h0s2Law1MHewtRuUmO7oRqOKdkIq/s320/Screen+Shot+2017-10-29+at+1.36.30+PM.png" width="320" /></a>I carved a pumpkin this year. It's the first one in a bit of time, as it's a bit nasty and sticky. BUT we had a lovely time (a group of friends and me). A very practically sustainable evening. I made soup (chicken and rice), my dear friend Lindsay and I went to the library to get movies (we ended up watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrDtYZNcF5w">Megamind</a>), and we carved pumpkins. Look at my lovely pumpkin! Now I can encourage recycling through a pumpkin!<br />
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Also, Lindsay saved all the seeds so she can cook them. How practical! I'm glad I have classy friends like that.<br />
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Anyways, here's my cool pumpkin. I should probably do work now.<br />
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Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-37826573449738528782017-10-03T19:52:00.000-07:002017-10-03T19:52:44.494-07:00Biking, Books, and Bears (No, Pears)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnqvKl4IwSNNGvYk2_BH846StutesCCRlehabi0EhjgFNxo7tWIUt9KdHS7Yk-i1vL9xuOUzCxQF6qDRaWgBszQlPSYufdeVl2Mqk3_HJzOFGSuZCReM_n2Jbg68XuFONUH8yt51McpcL/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-10-03+at+8.53.52+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="469" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnqvKl4IwSNNGvYk2_BH846StutesCCRlehabi0EhjgFNxo7tWIUt9KdHS7Yk-i1vL9xuOUzCxQF6qDRaWgBszQlPSYufdeVl2Mqk3_HJzOFGSuZCReM_n2Jbg68XuFONUH8yt51McpcL/s320/Screen+Shot+2017-10-03+at+8.53.52+PM.png" width="297" /></a>There's this super grand pear tree near my apartment. It's at a childcare center. When the pears start falling down, I like to grab them. You see, I'm far too short to get them from the tree. I can't reach them. Sometimes my friends can, but I don't like to take advantage of my friends.<br />
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But. I went biking today. It was BEAUTIFUL outside. Just simply lovely. I had a big bag of books that I needed to take the <a href="https://littlefreelibrary.org/">Little Free Library</a> five blocks from my apartment. So, what to do?<br />
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Grab the bike. Grab the backpack. Grab the books. Run into the wall. Head out.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5KmB8Laemg">Short Skirt, Long Jacket by Cake just came on. I'm so happy.</a><br />
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I biked to the little library. Dropped off my 12 books. Then I found five for my classroom! What joy. I'll honestly probably read them as bedtime stories and then bring to school.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEB_9MGMAsGjxzyrJj_cChhhVcu4cbEUMoOcL-lfMJCWAGXs7FCWTSiDot1iGpqIrWe3Aj9ATF1VfTV1tSzENkaJIWY3514EApabWzJPVgfapsL85nBWRK-T8YfE14hkJkbccB4RVsdHZ/s1600/264117a92a35a95fe7e1bfe42b46bb88.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="600" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEB_9MGMAsGjxzyrJj_cChhhVcu4cbEUMoOcL-lfMJCWAGXs7FCWTSiDot1iGpqIrWe3Aj9ATF1VfTV1tSzENkaJIWY3514EApabWzJPVgfapsL85nBWRK-T8YfE14hkJkbccB4RVsdHZ/s320/264117a92a35a95fe7e1bfe42b46bb88.jpg" width="320" /></a>OH MY GOSH. I forgot. I almost got hit by car. I was turning left and didn't have a stop sign. I signaled and the car started to drive. Maybe they didn't see me? Maybe they did. Maybe I failed at wearing my helmet.<br />
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Maybe then I contemplated wearing helmets while biking. And when driving. And then in everyday life. Basically, life's tough. Wear a helmet.<br />
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On my ride back, I found the pear tree and was thankful that the weather was cool enough that the bees decided to stay home and not eat dinner. On all the fruit. I took it. And now I will dehydrate.<br />
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Just another day in paradise.<br />
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Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-25700584793470910142017-10-01T21:41:00.002-07:002017-10-01T21:49:59.982-07:00Shoes?I walked out of my apartment today. Locked the door. Looked down. Noticed something odd.<br />
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I had forgotten my shoes.<br />
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Oh no. Oh no. Oh no.<br />
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Oh yes. An excuse not to wear shoes.<br />
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You see, despite what all humans think, shoes are not essential to existence. Unless you step on something that could hurt you.<br />
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That would be bad.<br />
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Anyways, there's this thing called grounding that talks about connecting you to the earth and the electricity of the earth. <a href="http://www.groundology.co.uk/about-grounding">Here's some information about it. </a> I'm not really sure how I feel about it, besides the fact that it gives me an excuse to wear no shoes outside.<br />
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Anyways, I wore no shoes tonight to hang out with my friend Kristin. I planned lessons barefoot. Ate tofu barefoot. Took over the world barefoot. And graded tests barefoot.<br />
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Basically, best day ever.<br />
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Also, I would like to write you a letter. Please let me know if you'd like to receive a letter.<br />
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Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-20717566677615860022017-09-23T19:54:00.001-07:002017-09-23T19:54:44.244-07:00Homemade All Purpose Healing SalveI found another recipe that kind of goes over most others. Therefore, I shall post it.<br />
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All purpose salve. You know, because I constantly burn and hurt myself on accident and end up with all sorts of hurts. So, here's a way to help heal.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1/2 cup coconut oil<br />
1/2 cup olive oil<br />
1/4 cup beeswax<br />
1/3 cup calendula flowers<br />
25 drops tea tree oil<br />
25 drops lavender oil<br />
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1. Put coconut oil and olive oil in double boiler. Or just have a glass bowl with water around it! Melt coconut oil.<br />
2. Add calendula flower petals and simmer on low for TWO hours. Stir a couple times while this happens. If wanted, you can take this mixture and put it in the crockpot for three hours (on low).<br />
3. Strain mixture through cheesecloth.<br />
4. Add calendula oil back to saucepan and add beeswax. Melt beeswax.<br />
5. Remove from heat. Let cool 15 minutes.<br />
6. Add essential oils and stir.<br />
7. Pour into glass jar and keep up to a year!<br />
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*makes one cup<br />
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<a href="http://thepaleomama.com/2014/01/purpose-healing-salve/">Source</a>.<br />
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Peace.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-32305284144803423072017-09-23T18:59:00.001-07:002017-09-24T17:11:16.093-07:00Homemade MouthwashI like to brush my teeth. If I didn't, I wouldn't be able to take cool pictures like this smiling.<br />
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So, I use a bamboo toothbrush, I make my own toothpaste, I use floss that I get for free, but mouthwash. I haven't had that in quite a long time.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6P8mQAv5d6RaDtkXpcDB8HUSS0Bm_ZuyfyGu88mWHopjx_yx2QZYSDmE4HAzbq1tsoTzRkrnVHOiLV3jxprbzDKlHz-jHeBdu2aE3TWhk42BU9P8MhgdyJKgThsgv-osuiwlU0-Cl-BjG/s1600/P1014074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6P8mQAv5d6RaDtkXpcDB8HUSS0Bm_ZuyfyGu88mWHopjx_yx2QZYSDmE4HAzbq1tsoTzRkrnVHOiLV3jxprbzDKlHz-jHeBdu2aE3TWhk42BU9P8MhgdyJKgThsgv-osuiwlU0-Cl-BjG/s320/P1014074.JPG" width="320" /></a>I found a recipe today for homemade mouthwash! Again, I haven't made it. But I'm going to post it here so that I can find it later.<br />
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1 cup distilled water<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
5 drops peppermint oil<br />
1 drop lemon oil<br />
3 drops thieves oil<br />
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Anyways. Steps.<br />
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1. Mix together water and making soda. Shake vigorously until soda is dissolved.<br />
2. Carefully add oils.<br />
3. Adjust to taste.<br />
4. Use so your teeth are the best.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iTzTSV9X9QmIMjCfwahtzurkko4ZnwbIugik1bUnJsUfmjST6MM4KPx0U_bx2FTtkIxiFh_Go_-MzKwdXvBHIgchF6L0QigRyxWYf8ZcBU0jnty2KljsQojdpEaNNDADfl8i0Yl9xa1e/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-09-24+at+7.10.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="518" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6iTzTSV9X9QmIMjCfwahtzurkko4ZnwbIugik1bUnJsUfmjST6MM4KPx0U_bx2FTtkIxiFh_Go_-MzKwdXvBHIgchF6L0QigRyxWYf8ZcBU0jnty2KljsQojdpEaNNDADfl8i0Yl9xa1e/s320/Screen+Shot+2017-09-24+at+7.10.30+PM.png" width="272" /></a>And that's it! This is what I'm going to be doing tomorrow and putting in my old apple cider vinegar bottle.<br />
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Peace.<br />
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<a href="http://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2015/01/diy-homemade-mouthwash" target="_blank">Here's my source.</a><br />
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I found another recipe!<br />
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12 oz. purified water<br />
2 Tbs 3% hydrogen peroxide<br />
2-3 drops peppermint oil<br />
Optional: small pinch of pure stevia<br />
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1. Combine all ingredients.<br />
2. Shake.<br />
3. Use.<br />
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<a href="http://findyourbalancehealth.com/2015/03/homemade-mouthwash/?mc_cid=e94de0ea1c&mc_eid=65a5f6b0d4">Source.</a><br />
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*I made the first recipe today (9/24). It. Is. Awesome. I would highly recommend it. Please do that. You can be cool like me.Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-84169160867487430062017-09-23T18:50:00.001-07:002017-09-23T18:50:38.570-07:00Homemade Cough Drops<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*cough* *cough* *cough* OH NO. It's that time of year again. The time when we're all sick because the weather is unpredictable because Kansas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've wanted to try and make my own cough drops. Chances are, I'll probably fail. Anyways, here's the recipe I have. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbs honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbs lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/8 to 1/4 ground cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">powdered sugar/cornstarch for coating</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">parchment paper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JOYFUL TODAY. I found the lemons, sugar, ginger, and cloves at the Asian Market today. That's my favorite place in town. It brings joy to my heart. I got a piece of parchment paper from a dear friend today, so that was lovely, too, as I didn't need to go to the store for it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why honey? It's a natural cough suppressant. And lemon adds Vitamin C. Ginger is anti-inflammatory. As well, ginger keeps to immune system strong. The oil of cloves helps fight germs and loosen phlegm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Combine all ingredients (NOT powdered sugar) in a pot. Cook until "hard stage", 300 degrees. This may take 15 to 20 minutes. How to test? Drop some in a bowl of ice water. Does it crack? It's ready. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Don't let it burn. That's terrible.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Let mixture cool. Drop on making sheet in drops. Like raindrops! Dust with powdered sugar/cornstarch. This helps them not stick together. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Store in airtight container, as anything that lets moisture in will cause them to stick together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://helloglow.co/lemon-ginger-clove-homemade-cough-drops/" target="_blank">Here's my source.</a> </span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-45630567404711637932017-09-23T18:15:00.000-07:002017-09-23T18:15:15.284-07:00Homemade Deodorant<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm going to be trying to make lots of homemade things. Instead of leaving up like 17 tabs, I think I'll just consolidate all of them onto this here blog. And then I'll tell you how they all worked out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first task: homemade deodorant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have discovered three different recipes. I don't know which ones work. But here are the recipes! </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recipe 1</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbs baking soda (use less if sensitive skin)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 arrow root powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10-15 drops of essential oils</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">small mixing bowl/spoon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">small container to contain</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Mix coconut oil, soda, and arrow root in bowl. Make into a cream-like mixture.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Mix in essential oils. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Put mixture in container.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Put on your pits so you don't stink.</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recipe 2</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 1/2 Tbs coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 1/2 Tbs shea butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup arrow root powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbs baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 drops lavender essential oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 drops grapefruit essential oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 drops tea tree essential oil (optional - some are sensitive) (tea tree helps fight bacteria, therefore that's why it's included)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Put coconut oil/shea butter in glass bowl and put in a saucepan.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Fill saucepan with water (to surround bowl) and bring water to a boil.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Make sure to stir shea/coconut as it begins to be heated. Until it all melts.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Once all melted, add arrow root powder, baking soda, and essential oils.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Place all in jar and let cool until reaches solid state.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Cover and use (to use, wet underarms, scoop out pea-sized amount, apply once a day [or more, if needed]).</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recipe 3</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Tbs baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5 Tbs arrowroot powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 Tbs shea butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">30-50 drops essential oil (tea tree, frankincense, lavender, patchouli are good options)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. In big bowl, mix soda and arrow root. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Using hands or fork, work in shea butter. It'll look like crumbly dough. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Add in essential oils and work together using hand mixer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Transfer to clean jar. Use (a little goes a long way).</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-24048792656763890112017-09-22T11:58:00.000-07:002017-09-23T13:14:34.926-07:00French Press<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78ERF5aM7exjlA7Fi0vR6en8W5daBvxg7-vBn-AqDUXF7UTc2IqAE48Dyoy5QhRoZF0vFcZC0JEiCkR3o9DtYS2Ri7i-JanpxMICWCI6dxe-4Al1T4mv3_-G9daUSXcAZxTWbKur-agrm/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-09-23+at+3.13.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="430" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78ERF5aM7exjlA7Fi0vR6en8W5daBvxg7-vBn-AqDUXF7UTc2IqAE48Dyoy5QhRoZF0vFcZC0JEiCkR3o9DtYS2Ri7i-JanpxMICWCI6dxe-4Al1T4mv3_-G9daUSXcAZxTWbKur-agrm/s320/Screen+Shot+2017-09-23+at+3.13.59+PM.png" width="312" /></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have a french press at school. And a water heater. Y'all. This is super smart and super grand. I'm able to make my zero waste coffee in the morning (you know, because no coffee filter) and then I have it throughout the day. Between you and me: I think french press tastes better than drip coffee. And pour over tastes better than french press. Anyways.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, that. I think it's so lovely to be able to make myself coffee that doesn't hurt the environment. Yet another way to be sustainable! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Peace</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-33615003001318448302017-09-10T18:57:00.000-07:002017-09-10T20:22:04.895-07:00No WiFi<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, I've been without WiFi for about the past month. It. Is. Fantastic. I'm getting so much done and I feel like my mind is so much more clear. How odd is that?! I would just like to tell you the benefits of this, so maybe you can do it, too!</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEe2zsErLNcoEantWRB_NVjR2NVTKmc_8i_LuXaXZ0MJ0oFxhJBhTHt5zspKtBCMs7Pe5bGxmJrjHdsyNVLWrrvyucacj5j-NTDw6z74RjrTT1vsYbgNta5LxGBZfSzsP5ENQ3CtKhKaIW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-09-10+at+8.39.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="345" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEe2zsErLNcoEantWRB_NVjR2NVTKmc_8i_LuXaXZ0MJ0oFxhJBhTHt5zspKtBCMs7Pe5bGxmJrjHdsyNVLWrrvyucacj5j-NTDw6z74RjrTT1vsYbgNta5LxGBZfSzsP5ENQ3CtKhKaIW/s320/Screen+Shot+2017-09-10+at+8.39.40+PM.png" width="266" /></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. I've had so much more time to spend doing practical things...like cooking. And cleaning. And decluttering. </span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEe2zsErLNcoEantWRB_NVjR2NVTKmc_8i_LuXaXZ0MJ0oFxhJBhTHt5zspKtBCMs7Pe5bGxmJrjHdsyNVLWrrvyucacj5j-NTDw6z74RjrTT1vsYbgNta5LxGBZfSzsP5ENQ3CtKhKaIW/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-09-10+at+8.39.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. I've had so much more time to spend with friends! It's amazing. I feel like my relationships are more intentional because I don't have the distraction of the Internet. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Time. So much more time. I can't believe it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Blue light - let's talk about that. I'm sleeping much better because I'm not having the blue light intake before I sleep. <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side" target="_blank">Here, you can read about it here.</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. I think this has also been helpful in making sure that I use my time well. <span style="color: purple;">Intentional friendships</span>, friends. Those are the real deal. Invest in those.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. It's been amazing to see how much other places I can access Internet other than my apartment. My friends have been kind to offer, as well as I've been spending time in other places. There's more than enough places for me to access Internet, therefore I would rather spend my time <span style="color: blue;">building community</span> somewhere else rather than staying at home. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Sometimes, though afraid of doing them, it's good to do things that make you nervous. They turn into the biggest blessings!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This made me smile so much after the entire<br />conversation.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, those are some of the benefits. My Internet service, as it was starting back up on the 12th, has been terminated, as of this night. I got to talk to James B, which I referred to as James Bond. Above, or maybe to the side, is a screenshot of our conversation.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, before I did this, I was really nervous that going without WiFi would be really difficult and make life really complicated. It definitely didn't. If anything, it did the opposite. It made me get out and do new things! Spend time with more people and be more intentional with my time. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm thankful, to say the least. I encourage you to do something that you're nervous about. It can make all the change.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peace.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">*note - though I know the correct term is Internet service, I almost exclusively call it WiFi. So I have gotten rid of the Internet service. That includes WiFi.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">*double note - a big gift of this, also, has been that I haven't had the opportunity to go online and buy things. Sounds silly. It's not. If I'm given the time to think about purchasing something, I tend to make a better decision. Then I don't waste money.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">*triple note - another benefit would be that I'm not paying for WiFi. Or Internet service. That's a perk.</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-63639982922079142322017-08-17T22:02:00.001-07:002017-08-17T22:09:42.756-07:00Here, Life Update<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let me just tell you about how God is provider. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Finances are hard and I'm not a fan of not knowing where rent is going to come from. That's a thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was praying A LOT about how to pay for finances. By A LOT I mean just that: a lot. For a job, for free food, for help. For love and joy and all the happy things. And I know God is good. I believe He provides. He takes care of His children. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, here's my life. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. I got a full time sub position at a school that I absolutely love. I didn't know I would love it - but I do. The community is fiercely beautiful and people came to my room to meet me. Just to meet me. To say, "Hey!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. I've been budgeting super mega lot. I'll write about that. I've had multiple people provide meals for/buy me meals/I love tacos.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. My dear friends, David and Kristin, invited me over tonight. They provided me coffee and free WiFi.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. I got rid of my WiFi because I thought I wouldn't have the funds for it. Looking back, now, I see that was a very wise decision. It was just what I was supposed to do. I think I may get rid of it forever. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. I was praying that if Jesus wanted me to stay at this school for longer (or consider it) that He would make it very clear. Well, He did. The other option that was on the table fell through. Therefore, that was Jesus answering so clearly. Anyways, you can pray about that with me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. I've had such peace about this transition. It's so...gentle. And kind. And I see God's hand in ALL of it. It's where I'm supposed to be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, there's my life update, also, if you're wanting to know. I only have 20 things on my to-do list now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peace.</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-53787484792538109402017-08-10T21:27:00.000-07:002017-08-10T21:27:11.207-07:00Ask<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think I've talked about asking people for help before. In fact, I'm pretty sure of that. I haven't talked much about asking God for help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's usually because that's intentional 1:1 conversation and not from a blog. But, alas, it's Thursday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Maybe I should write a post every Thursday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, tonight I came face-to-face with...myself. My broken side. The side that people don't like to acknowledge is part of them because it hurts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, my brokenness was pointed out. Kindly, gently, humbly, and fiercely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's amazing how Jesus uses people to point out the areas that we need to work on. He uses broken people to help broken people. Broken people are used by Jesus to change the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, I was driving, after that conversation. And praying. Praying and driving. Asking Jesus why. Asking Jesus for someone to talk to, but it's like 10:20 at night and I couldn't just call someone up because...sleeping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He told me to go to the grocery store. I asked why. He said to just go. I thought maybe I'd run into someone I know to talk to. Or meet someone. Or maybe just because I love the grocery store. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I went to the store. Walked around. Found apples. Invested in bananas. Bought plantains. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wandered for about 20 minutes. Calmed down. Prayed quite a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Checked out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Still wondered why I was at the grocery store. I didn't feel better. I didn't really understand why. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I walked out the door and looked down - and found a penny. Joy. Small joy. I then stand up and head towards the door and see a dear friend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I walked out, met her, and walked back in the store with her. I needed to live life alongside someone. To tell my life and not be okay. You see - it's okay to not be okay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We checked out, went outside, talked, and she prayed for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Y'all. I asked Jesus for help. He answered in such a mighty way. I took my time walking around the store, grabbing a penny, and saw the answer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All this to say: I serve a God who answers prayer. And I'd like to introduce Him to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peace.</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-9146194937894288932017-07-12T21:24:00.004-07:002017-07-12T21:25:51.822-07:00Walk. Joy. Tea.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oh, I just love walks. They make my heart sing and I love the heat in Kansas right now. I don't know if I'm supposed to admit that. I will, though. It's a lovely time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, I went on the most magical walk the other day. I started off at Hy-Vee, but then decided it wasn't a wise move to walk to the library from there (it's like five blocks) and then walk to Aggieville (that's like nine more blocks). It was quite toasty outside and I didn't want to be stranded. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Looking back, I totally should have walked from Hy-Vee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, I went on the most lovely walk. I sent a book that sold in the mail (that was Hy-Vee!), returned a book to the library (that's where I parked second time around), went to Bluestem to get a lovely cup of black tea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And this is my sustainability moment! They asked what size of tea that I wanted while reaching for the plastic cups. Oh, how my heart saddened as I thought I would be leaving the store because of the plastic and lack of cups. BUT CELEBRATE. I asked if I could use a real cup and the Mr. Sir Coffee Shop Man had eyes that lit up! He said yes! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And then he commended me on my love for the environment, saying, "Every bit counts!" And then he quoted something from the 90's and I can't remember, but if I do, I'll come back and write it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then I got my tea, sat on the back patio, drank the tea, and worked on my study. What a productive, lovely, and beautiful day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That is all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Go save the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peace.</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-52792802892838195352017-07-11T08:55:00.000-07:002017-07-11T08:55:21.155-07:00Crackers and Smoothies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrmjmktYn6r0rZ0SwDWXu8eshYJvWHRzq4bdQX9pswY_l4YOQrQOv9s0Q9qhB0LcNV8_0Dk4os1l-Y9EcwSHvmVuaW4Un2ibh4gOMtXqfIJj_QLqZI3PSQup7ktJR8mTocuTgN-IeJ-FF/s1600/IMG_6186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrmjmktYn6r0rZ0SwDWXu8eshYJvWHRzq4bdQX9pswY_l4YOQrQOv9s0Q9qhB0LcNV8_0Dk4os1l-Y9EcwSHvmVuaW4Un2ibh4gOMtXqfIJj_QLqZI3PSQup7ktJR8mTocuTgN-IeJ-FF/s320/IMG_6186.JPG" width="240" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Almost every single morning, I eat (drink?) a smoothie for breakfast. This morning was no exception! I have been able to use the mangoes I made an investment in (you know, grocery store purchases) and a bit of berries. Super wonderful. Keeps me going, gives me a bit of protein (I put hemp, chia, and flax seeds in the smoothies!). It's a lovely time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, I wanted to share that. But more importantly, I made crackers this morning!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The little paper picture is the recipe. But I'll attempt to write it because I know my handwriting looks like an explosion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup pumpkin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup sunflower seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup sesame seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp chia seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Tbsp poppy seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp kosher salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 tsp oil (it says vegetable oil...no go, go for something else)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup water</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is all the ingredients! I added some flax seeds because...why not? They're lovely and we should all share the love of flax.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instructions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Let sit 10 minutes (this lets some of the seeds thicken/expand so they're all full size)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Make into a ball (like, all the mixture)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Have a pan lined with parchment paper (I don't own this...I just used spray) and put the ball on the baking sheet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Bake 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Take out of the oven, flip the parchment paper/cracker over, then cook 15-20 more minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Eat the crackers with joy and know that it won't be a normal cracker and that is okay</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I didn't have parchment paper and I wasn't willing to go to the store because I'm simply not. So, I spread out the mixture to 1/8 inch on sprayed pan, and put in the oven. I didn't set a timer because I like to just go check every so often. When I noticed the edges were getting brown, I turned down the heat to 325 and then kept watching it. I'd say, in total, it took 30 minutes, but I'm not really sure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, this is a great way to get your protein, live your gluten free life (woo hoo...no, but really, if you're not gluten intolerant, don't do that), and use what you have. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peace.</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-44747835637413882002017-07-05T15:01:00.000-07:002017-07-05T15:01:02.135-07:00Mistakes Happen<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, this is silly. Really silly. But I feel bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About a straw.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFr_S80XmMZkXtMS1L_kpV9Kx_fYyh5N4qMh6rcwSZFtv7cBQYZKlmgxmbfUabD-UQJuq-VwYq3_tn6C2Y9LyK1KkRzR71X7qTlD4vUY8dYP5yuV07PXAkF2uilI2-KmdKlQT0y212_hv/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-07-05+at+4.02.44+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="495" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFr_S80XmMZkXtMS1L_kpV9Kx_fYyh5N4qMh6rcwSZFtv7cBQYZKlmgxmbfUabD-UQJuq-VwYq3_tn6C2Y9LyK1KkRzR71X7qTlD4vUY8dYP5yuV07PXAkF2uilI2-KmdKlQT0y212_hv/s320/Screen+Shot+2017-07-05+at+4.02.44+PM.png" width="265" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think, just because I wanted to help out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZU_FiVsW8" target="_blank">turtles</a> and the environment and use my own cup and straw and help the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used my own cup and lid today when I went to a coffee shop. I have to finish a really big Bible assessment, so I...wanted a cup of coffee. I had even brought my own straw!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I ordered an almond milk latte, iced (minimal ice because teeth). I was so excited because it was in my own cup and my cup is simply adorable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alas, tragedy struck. A straw. Came to my table with my lovely mason jar.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The turtles will live. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's no point in me making a fuss.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Peace.</span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6853070659239367600.post-26162527473883111632017-07-03T10:55:00.001-07:002017-07-15T16:21:52.107-07:00Bulletproof Coffee<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've been drinking coffee lately.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at my lovely coffee.<br />
Come drink a cup with me.</td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDDmCd344cri_EMMrFAJbSf3zt3Tx8tZlF-35je0Uq-AI3lvoaCDdcrREV-dhTR0L_f7438dmhz3I1cwI0fhWYQcP5OugBmY2VO0QzYdylI30V6BeLNK2IljYBREUJjXocSdhaCPISG-I/s1600/Screen+Shot+2017-07-03+at+12.36.02+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Someone just shot off some intense fireworks outside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's almost the 4th.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, I've been drinking a version of Bulletproof Coffee. Since I'm trying out veganism, I'm avoiding animal products. Therefore, although most Bulletproof Coffee has butter in it, I haven't been including it. So, to start, who do you make it?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make a cup of coffee. Good coffee. None of the most terrible coffee that is weak, as no one likes weak coffee. The stronger, the better. Unless it's like syrup - that's a problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, to make Bulletproof Coffee you put two parts butter, one part coconut oil (I say these are tablespoons because I don't measure). One cup of coffee. Then you put it all together and blend it! And then it's done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That's it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oh, wait. You drink it. And feel happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What are the benefits of this? It keeps you full and gives you energy! Because of the fat in the drink, you stay full for longer. AND depending on the type of fat you eat, it's good for your body. Research that. Be wise. Hate on sugar, not on fat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyways, I'll sit here and be full and have my energy. <a href="https://www.ketoconnect.net/recipe/bulletproof-coffee/" target="_blank">Here's more information if you want it.</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Have a lovely day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://blog.bulletproof.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/?source=facebook&medium=paid_social" target="_blank">Here's a good article my mom sent me! </a></span>Sidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17179435038812524823noreply@blogger.com0