What's on your mind?

[bèlla]

I think a lot of the time the prices in the financial markets are blatantly manipulated by a few major players who wield a lot of power.

Of course they are.

 

[bèlla]

@JustSomeBloke

Don't get me wrong. You can make 'some' money. But the methods touted to society on acquiring wealth aren't the ones they follow. They're almost the opposite.

 

[sampa]

I spy a Nutribullet book on your shelf! Are you using it at the moment? A few months ago I decided I wasn't getting enough greens, so I decided to throw a load of stuff into a blender, and try to make myself a green smoothie.

My first attempt wasn't very good. I had spinach, carrot, and broccoli. I added water because it wouldn't blend without some fluid. The result was something that was so bitter that it was practically undrinkable, and made me gag. It was how I would imagine grass to taste. I popped off to the local shop which was a few minutes walk away, and bought a carton or apple juice. With added apple juice it was still quite horrible, but I did manage to drink it.

Since that first attempt I've adjusted my recipe slightly. I use apple juice instead of water as the blending fluid. The broccoli has been replaced with kale, because cruciferous vegetables make me gag, and the broccoli seems to make it foam more, which makes it harder to drink. I still have carrots, but I use frozen carrots now, because the blending process adds heat, so starting with frozen carrots helps keep it cool, and drinking it cold is easier than drinking it lukewarm.

I make it fresh everyday, and have been doing this for about 3 months now. I still haven't really got used to the taste, but I think it's doing me good, so I'm going to continue. I don't think you'd ever find what I make in a shop. It's not palatable enough to sell, and you have to force it down a bit like bad-tasting medicine. You could use a juicer, but then you wouldn't get the fibre, and consuming large amounts of vegetable juice without fibre might lead to problems.

you have a good eye!
I have in the past but very weak attempts. Most of my smoothies are usually done in the blender. Might go to is avocado and frozen banana with almond milk, raw almonds, pistachios and coconut chips with cocoa protein. My other favorite smoothie is blueberries and almond milk with coconut chips.
In the NutriBullet I might recommend spinach, strawberries and either water or almond milk. I need to try some other things. I did burnt up one NutriBullet though making my avocado banana smoothies with ice.

With juicers might go to is carrots, apples and a knob of ginger. This is when my immune system is down or I need it for my sinuses. It really is a discipline to use the NutriBullet or to really think about putting together recipes. Hopefully I can carve out some time in the future.

I hope you continue learning and building off of a good habit that will take you far. Especially living a longer and healthier life. The sooner the better.

Another tip I just remembered, if you want to sweeten something up, add a date. I'm not sure if that would help with kale. I know there are articles that are on pairing vegetables with fruits, and I can't remember what goes good with kale for smoothies.

 

[sampa]

Just finished a 9 Mile run. Pretty Misty and beautiful. Also was able to wish my friend that I went on some dates with in September by Zoom a happy 60th birthday. I also got to see some of his friends at his party.. and they were welcoming me and one gal said she could pick me up at the airport if I was to come and drive me to his place. I thought that was sweet. The southern hospitality was definitely there. It was probably only 7 minutes but really good to see him over Zoom.

Right before I got a text from a guy I connected with before I took a break from online dating that is three and a half hours north of me... The texting has been very intermittent and he has been busy. I wondered how it would work since he had four kids, two of them living with him, a business that has been in the family for some years and just started his work as a CPA 2 years ago. .. he's also had a lot of things that have happened since the divorce that he's had to clear through some things, anyways he gave some closure by saying that he didn't think things would work out with drama from his kids and ex and the distance.. and keeping up with his business... I was actually surprised that he even took the chance to talk with me with as full as his life is. Anyways it was a welcome closure and I extended the invitation to some kind of friendship social media, and possibly stop by on the way to see my sister in september. Since my sister is north of him.

Ahhh, as such, nonetheless it was encouraging to have such interest from a Godly Man that seems to have a heart for prioritizing his family and the community. I pray it is the Lord's will for such a man to be closer and to connect.

 

[Multifavs]

I don't know what happened with the story I'm writing, but I haven't made any progress in at least a month. I don't know, looking at it now it seems kinda...boring. Perhaps it could use more characters and more humor. Might be a good idea to start over and change some things sometime soon, but hopefully I'll get some inspiration for the parts I haven't written yet, too!

 

[angelsaroundme]

I don't know what happened with the story I'm writing, but I haven't made any progress in at least a month. I don't know, looking at it now it seems kinda...boring. Perhaps it could use more characters and more humor. Might be a good idea to start over and change some things sometime soon, but hopefully I'll get some inspiration for the parts I haven't written yet, too!

A little but of humor can go a long way I think. I bet if you re-read what you wrote more ideas will come to you and you'll feel motivated again.

 

[Rigatoni]

I don't know what happened with the story I'm writing, but I haven't made any progress in at least a month. I don't know, looking at it now it seems kinda...boring. Perhaps it could use more characters and more humor. Might be a good idea to start over and change some things sometime soon, but hopefully I'll get some inspiration for the parts I haven't written yet, too!

Checking out work by others might be a great way to find inspiration.

It's been a while since you've released a story here on CF.

 

[Multifavs]

A little but of humor can go a long way I think. I bet if you re-read what you wrote more ideas will come to you and you'll feel motivated again.

Indeed. It's more fun to read stories with good humor in them. There are a few comical parts already, but I think it could use some more.

Checking out work by others might be a great way to find inspiration.

It's been a while since you've released a story here on CF.

Hmm, yeah that's a good idea too. I guess it has been a while since I posted any stories on CF; I haven't even posted on Fanfiction in a long time! If you want, maybe I could post some of this story on CF.

 

[shineyourlight]

Letting go of certain people in order for you to grow tends to hurt a lot. Learning to move forward without this person in my life in the same capacity as they once were is painful.

Growth hurts, but sometimes, it is necessary to go through the pain to become a better and stronger person in the end.

 

[bèlla]

Growth hurts, but sometimes, it is necessary to go through the pain to become a better and stronger person in the end.

Amen. It gets better with time. And you will be stronger and happier and you’ll laugh again. More than you’ve ever done because you’re lighter now.

 

[ReesePiece23]

Letting go of certain people in order for you to grow tends to hurt a lot. Learning to move forward without this person in my life in the same capacity as they once were is painful.

Growth hurts, but sometimes, it is necessary to go through the pain to become a better and stronger person in the end.

I'm thinking of making rock cakes; only I'm going to add Sun-Maid's sour watermelon raisins to the mix, with a healthy slug of sour blue raspberry candy gel, to bake something to which I'll call: "Reese's crazy cakes."

I'm not helping you at all, but at least for a moment you can imagine what my cakes will taste like AND ponder exactly why this thought is residing in my head at this very moment.

I can't seem to take life very seriously at all anymore.

 

[bèlla]

@ReesePiece23

Reeseling! How the heck are you?

 

[ReesePiece23]

@ReesePiece23

Reeseling! How the heck are you?

I'm alright. Steadily "on track" and content is how I would describe it. I can sense a change in the air... You know that feeling you experience when summer makes way for autumn? Yeah, I'm getting that. But obviously on a personal level.

 

[bèlla]

I'm alright. Steadily "on track" and content is how I would describe it. I can sense a change in the air... You know that feeling you experience when summer makes way for autumn? Yeah, I'm getting that. But obviously on a personal level.

Wonderful. Stay on track. You’ve got amazing things ahead. Don’t get distracted.

 

[shineyourlight]

I'm thinking of making rock cakes; only I'm going to add Sun-Maid's sour watermelon raisins to the mix, with a healthy slug of sour blue raspberry candy gel, to bake something to which I'll call: "Reese's crazy cakes."

I'm not helping you at all, but at least for a moment you can imagine what my cakes will taste like AND ponder exactly why this thought is residing in my head at this very moment.

I can't seem to take life very seriously at all anymore.

That sounds like something I would eat. *drool*

 

[ReesePiece23]

Wonderful. Stay on track. You’ve got amazing things ahead. Don’t get distracted.

I agree.

Distractions now (at this stage) are just inexcusable. Planning halfway is worse than bodging it.

 

[MehGuy]

Feeling unwell from the second Covid shot.

 

[shineyourlight]

Feeling unwell from the second Covid shot.

Oh no! Which one did you get?

 

[bèlla]

I agree.

Distractions now (at this stage) are just inexcusable. Planning halfway is worse than bodging it.

Good. When are you heading out?

 

[MehGuy]

Oh no! Which one did you get?

Pfizer. The one the Israel government says is crap.. lol.