Reflections of My Life

palides2021 said:
Thank you for the photo, @katlupe ! I agree with you about using the glass instead of plastic! I keep two glass bottles in the fridge for my water. But I like your idea of the canning jar for tea! I don't drink regular tea because of the caffeine, but drink herbal tea. I usually drink it hot with a little cream in the evenings. I will think about trying it cold, especially as the weather warms up! Enjoy your tea!
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I grew up down south so ended up with the sweet tea habit. Now I haven't drank it or coffee with sugar in years. Can't even imagine it.
 

To change a plain cup of coffee or a piece of meat into something delicious it takes experimenting. I like to do that. I spend quite a bit on seasonings, extracts, flavorings, etc. I do not normally buy a mixture of seasonings like taco or Cajun seasonings. I want to make my own though I do not mix them together. It is not that much more convenient since sometimes I don't use it again for months. Then the consistency has changed. One seasoning might overpower all the rest.

Joe of 2 Krazy Ketos does just that. He is an amazing cook and I would watch their channel even if I was not keto. I have cooked my whole life, starting very young with my mother. Cooking was what girls learned back in the fifties. I would stay a few nights overnight with my grandmother and that is what we did. I thought it was fun. Now knowing what I know about my grandmother, she was teaching me (but making it fun). Now too many people are happy to say they don't know how to cook. I laugh because they just told me they can't read either. Anybody can learn to cook and they would get better the more they do it.

The last few mornings I have been experimenting with my coffee..........yes, sacrificing my morning coffee. I only make three cups a day in the morning so it is something I treasure. Don't want to waste it. The first cup absolutely cannot have any experimenting done on it. Just a spot of cream in that one. I used to be addicted to International Delight's Amaretto creamer (back when it only came in a carton). For years I had to have it in my coffee. I would make my husband drive anywhere to find it. The convenience store near our house started buying extra for me.

Back when I went out and we had drinks I always drank Kahlua and cream. So that is other flavor I wanted to create in my coffee. I have many extracts and flavor oils for cooking and I use them all. I have just started experimenting with the coffee though. I also use DaVinci's syrups in various flavors. I use a single drop of sweetener (not sugar). I am making progress in these coffee drinks. When looking for new flavors, I look no further than a listing of liqueurs and cordials.
 
We actually received a communication from the management today. It seems that even though some people were using the elevator (supposed to be an emergency or the guy upstairs who is blind and is an amputee but walks) when we were told not to..........now it will not work. I have not heard it move at all. The communication said that the engineer would be here tomorrow but we all knew that. And that code enforcement will try to work something out with them to assist us if it turns out that the elevator will be out of service for any significant amount of time. After I learn more tomorrow, I will probably have to cancel my appointments which are for next week.

I am trying to increase my walking for exercise. I walked the length and back of the hall three times. Three times is all! I could hardly do that. Of course, I was walking faster than I normally do. With the walker. I was aiming for 15 minutes but did 7. I will try again later. I wanted to do it four times a day for 15 minutes and work up from there. Might not do that much today but will try to increase it as time goes by.
 

katlupe said:
We actually received a communication from the management today. It seems that even though some people were using the elevator (supposed to be an emergency or the guy upstairs who is blind and is an amputee but walks) when we were told not to..........now it will not work. I have not heard it move at all. The communication said that the engineer would be here tomorrow but we all knew that. And that code enforcement will try to work something out with them to assist us if it turns out that the elevator will be out of service for any significant amount of time. After I learn more tomorrow, I will probably have to cancel my appointments which are for next week.

I am trying to increase my walking for exercise. I walked the length and back of the hall three times. Three times is all! I could hardly do that. Of course, I was walking faster than I normally do. With the walker. I was aiming for 15 minutes but did 7. I will try again later. I wanted to do it four times a day for 15 minutes and work up from there. Might not do that much today but will try to increase it as time goes by.
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Sorry that your elevator is not working! Is there someone you can complain to? I hope your appointments are not urgent and canceling does not put you at any risk with your health! But, at the same time, congratulations in your determination to increase your walking. I think your persistence is going to pay off and every little bit of walking is good.
 
katlupe said:
To change a plain cup of coffee or a piece of meat into something delicious it takes experimenting. I like to do that. I spend quite a bit on seasonings, extracts, flavorings, etc. I do not normally buy a mixture of seasonings like taco or Cajun seasonings. I want to make my own though I do not mix them together. It is not that much more convenient since sometimes I don't use it again for months. Then the consistency has changed. One seasoning might overpower all the rest.

Joe of 2 Krazy Ketos does just that. He is an amazing cook and I would watch their channel even if I was not keto. I have cooked my whole life, starting very young with my mother. Cooking was what girls learned back in the fifties. I would stay a few nights overnight with my grandmother and that is what we did. I thought it was fun. Now knowing what I know about my grandmother, she was teaching me (but making it fun). Now too many people are happy to say they don't know how to cook. I laugh because they just told me they can't read either. Anybody can learn to cook and they would get better the more they do it.

The last few mornings I have been experimenting with my coffee..........yes, sacrificing my morning coffee. I only make three cups a day in the morning so it is something I treasure. Don't want to waste it. The first cup absolutely cannot have any experimenting done on it. Just a spot of cream in that one. I used to be addicted to International Delight's Amaretto creamer (back when it only came in a carton). For years I had to have it in my coffee. I would make my husband drive anywhere to find it. The convenience store near our house started buying extra for me.

Back when I went out and we had drinks I always drank Kahlua and cream. So that is other flavor I wanted to create in my coffee. I have many extracts and flavor oils for cooking and I use them all. I have just started experimenting with the coffee though. I also use DaVinci's syrups in various flavors. I use a single drop of sweetener (not sugar). I am making progress in these coffee drinks. When looking for new flavors, I look no further than a listing of liqueurs and cordials.
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Kat, did you ever get into the "buttered" coffee trend of few years ago? Can't get any heavier cream than butter, I guess..

https://ketogenic.com/recipes/butter-coffee-easy-fatty-coffee/
 
RadishRose said:
Kat, did you ever get into the "buttered" coffee trend of few years ago? Can't get any heavier cream than butter, I guess..

https://ketogenic.com/recipes/butter-coffee-easy-fatty-coffee/
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I never tried it till last year. I was doing the Triple B & E (Beef, Butter Bacon & Eggs) challenge last year and you can only use butter or ghee no cream or other dairy products. So I made it and since you make it with hot coffee the butter melts. Then I used the immersion blender to blend it. It came out frothy and was really good. But I am not someone who likes change and as soon as the challenge was over (for me) I went back to cream.
 
palides2021 said:
Sorry that your elevator is not working! Is there someone you can complain to? I hope your appointments are not urgent and canceling does not put you at any risk with your health! But, at the same time, congratulations in your determination to increase your walking. I think your persistence is going to pay off and every little bit of walking is good.
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It's a long story. No sense in complaining........enough others in the building have done that.
 
katlupe said:
I never tried it till last year. I was doing the Triple B & E (Beef, Butter Bacon & Eggs) challenge last year and you can only use butter or ghee no cream or other dairy products. So I made it and since you make it with hot coffee the butter melts. Then I used the immersion blender to blend it. It came out frothy and was really good. But I am not someone who likes change and as soon as the challenge was over (for me) I went back to cream.
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Oh, now I remember that challenge!
 
Why am I up at 1:30 AM? I am asking myself that question. I ate late for me, around 8:00 PM and went to bed not long after. So I woke up after midnight with indigestion. Now sitting here sipping on a gingerale, I am just starting to feel better.
 
Today is starting off by being "one of those days" for sure! Because I cannot leave my floor I cannot do my laundry. IF my new aide comes tomorrow as we agreed to, I will have her mainly doing my laundry. As much as she can do in the two hours she is here. I have a small laundry basket and it is piled up. Good thing I have a lot of clothing!

Since the laundry is piled up in the basket, I am keeping it on the shower chair. Which means I have to move that heavy basket and put it on Jazzy (mobility chair) while I take a shower. So I have to move Jazzy toward the sink so I have room to go in and out of the shower. I also had a couple of boxes of toilet tissue and Kleenex that was delivered and I cannot put it in the storage locker downstairs where I usually store it.

Then the mop. Remember the broken ice tea jar I told you about a few days ago? That mop dried in the shower since it was dripping. The teeny tiny shreds of glass fell onto the shower floor as it dried! So now, guess what I have to do before I can even use the shower? Here I was hoping to get a quick shower............
 
Well, what a day I have had so far......Sonny got here early and did all my errands. Got my son's cash and money order for his rent and for my rent. I sure wish these landlords would do online payments. I hate this old fashion stuff. He also picked up more food for Rabbit, just in case he eats it all up before I can get more. Had to bring it up the stairs to me and when I opened my door he was pretty breathless. Had to get a cold drink and sit down a bit. Then he had to leave to do an errand for his daughter at her house. Busy guy today!

Our maintenance man was here and said the elevator engineer and the district manager will be here this afternoon. It is already 2:20 PM and I haven't seen or heard any of them.

The new manager came up to deliver rent receipts to each apartment and when she stopped at mine, I invited her in to meet Rabbit. She loved him even though he was sleeping and didn't want to be disturbed. She pet him a bit and seemed quite impressed with him living as a free roaming pet. People never think of rabbits like that.

Had bacon for breakfast and now gingerbread ice cream for lunch. All Keto, of course.
 
katlupe said:
Today is starting off by being "one of those days" for sure! Because I cannot leave my floor I cannot do my laundry. IF my new aide comes tomorrow as we agreed to, I will have her mainly doing my laundry. As much as she can do in the two hours she is here. I have a small laundry basket and it is piled up. Good thing I have a lot of clothing!

Since the laundry is piled up in the basket, I am keeping it on the shower chair. Which means I have to move that heavy basket and put it on Jazzy (mobility chair) while I take a shower. So I have to move Jazzy toward the sink so I have room to go in and out of the shower. I also had a couple of boxes of toilet tissue and Kleenex that was delivered and I cannot put it in the storage locker downstairs where I usually store it.

Then the mop. Remember the broken ice tea jar I told you about a few days ago? That mop dried in the shower since it was dripping. The teeny tiny shreds of glass fell onto the shower floor as it dried! So now, guess what I have to do before I can even use the shower? Here I was hoping to get a quick shower............
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If you have a vacuum cleaner, it might help to clear up the glass! Please be careful!
 
The elevator engineer did not show up yesterday and disappointed a lot of people. We all had hope that he would come and save our elevator or say we need a new one. Our maintenance man was stressed and was counting on the engineer being there. So I am hoping he shows up today. Some of us that cannot do the stairs are not doing so well with no outside time at all. Sonny was doing errands for me yesterday and he came up the stairs but it was not easy. And he fell out front on the last stone step when he was leaving. Cut his knee quite badly or so it looked to me but he said it is okay. I will make sure to tell my manager. Maybe I will email her the message with the picture of what it looked like. Just so she knows.

My new aide is supposed to be here at ten this morning. I hope she shows up so I can get some of my laundry done. I usually do not put it in the dryer but might have her dry it just so I can have things to wear.
 
Aide called in sick of course, on the first day. She sounded sick.

The elevator engineer and repair guy showed up and have been working on the elevator all morning now.

One of my friends/neighbor and I walked the hallway together. It went fast having someone to talk to. Yesterday I only did two laps, today three. We could have done more, but I have to be careful when my knee starts hurting. Maybe we will do it again later in the afternoon. I have done this three days in a row. It is good for me.
 
RadishRose said:
Between the elevator and those "aides"... you could use a break, Kat!
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I am trying to not let it bother me. I canceled all my appointments for next week. Well, the dental clinic canceled it before I did. They just don't want to see me. If the elevator gets fixed (and some people are using it tonight after the engineer left) and I can take my garbage out and do my laundry I will be okay without the aide. I only wanted one because they told me I had to have one to get the dental work done......but can't seem to get that done either.
 
Trying to think positive right now. I have food. I can cook. The sun is shining, My bunny is right next to my chair. One of my closest friends is coming here tomorrow to try to help me. I walked again this morning. Four days in a row so far. I paid off my loan. All my bills are paid. My water delivery came today.

I just heard a noise and it is a low buzz from the elevator. So one of my neighbors just told me the elevator is not working again.......funny thing about that. After all morning people used it with those big grocery carts and didn't care that technically it was not in use.

My friend and her husband stopped at my apartment just now and took my garbage out for me. I feel better but sad that I have to have others doing things like that for me.

I also just received another communication that we will be having an inspection by Conifer Realty staff and a third party inspection team (wonder if that is Norwich Code Enforcement?) on the 10th.
 
Daddy

He always said I was the apple of his eye,

I ran home crying, as fast as my legs would carry me.

My friends ganged up on me,

because I was the littlest, the youngest,

picking on me, causing my tears to flow,

"Oh Daddy, Daddy," I cried,

"They were so mean to me!"

He dried my tears with his handkerchief,

and said, "Come with me."

In the middle of a big project,

building a gas station, which would

become our family business.



Took me across the road,

gave me a candy bar and a bottle of pop,

then a big spoon to dig in the dirt,

while he set to work on the building.

Pretty soon he took a break,

took me by the hand, carrying a minnow bucket,

that fishermen use. We crossed the road again,

followed the path beyond our house,

to the creek that ran along the back,

climbed down to the edge of the water,

he said, "Look at the fish!"


"Oh Daddy, there are so many!"

"Let's catch you a few."

"Will I cook them to eat?" I questioned.

"No, we will set up a home for them,

in your bedroom, so you can watch them,

take care of them and spend time

getting to know them." I was excited,

to say the least. I loved fish and couldn't believe

I could have them in my bedroom!


Then we picked out some gravel from the bottom

of the creek, some rocks and some seaweed and plants.

Back at our house, we put the minnows in a big glass jar

with the gravel, the rocks and the plants.

"Let's put the minnows in now," said Daddy.

We watched them swim, then scattered some crumbs to eat.


I remember for years and years,

always having a minnow tank in my bedroom.

Something my Daddy and I did together,

every time the last minnow died.
 
Today I have a friend coming here to help me. I hate to depend on others but sometimes you have no choice. At times I get stressed out over something and then if I just be patient a solution shows up. The main thing I need help with is the laundry. Have to take it down the stairs and back up. So I am putting it in a large grocery shopping bag so it will be easier to carry.

Yesterday, the representative from Fidilis Care called and wanted to know how my new aide was working out. I was stressed at that moment and told her how I needed an aide this week more than at any other time and of course, she calls in sick. Granted, she is sick but I need a back up. Immediately this makes me not want an aide that is going to be sick all the time or coming in to my apartment carrying whatever she catches. I am rarely sick now since now I don't go with Sonny to events where others are. She was going to see about getting me a back up.

Today I need to make more Keto Chow and also chaffels. Those two things help me stick to my food plan. Also going back to keeping track of my food with Cronometer. My friend who lives down the hall will be walking with me again today. Her doctor told her she needs to exercise and mentioned walking. So we are doing it together. I look forward to it.
 
Pepper said:
"Today I have a friend coming here to help me. I hate to depend on others but sometimes you have no choice."

I bet it's a great thing to be friends with you and that you give back more than you get. IMO
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Well I don't know about that. But we have been friends since 2004 and she is one of the best friends anyone could have.
 

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