Just close your eyes

 My impromptu reading party and lunch.

This picture doesn't do it justice. It's beautiful.

Last time I went to the doctors I got some blood tests done and my doctor told me that I was deficient in Vitamin D. 

So today, instead of my usual running of errands and running back to my apartment, I stopped at this fountain that is near where I shop, just outside of Wilmington, Delaware. 

I ate my apple and yogurt and read a few chapters of Hunger Games. And soaked up some Vitamin D. 

Lori Ann

Le poisson

Tonight; for the very first time in 32 years, I ate salmon. 

Salmon and a spinach and cheese salad. 

I was surprised by how good it was. I'm kind of excited to try new salmon recipes. 

I'm sorry this blog has been all about what I'm eating. Blogging has been helping me get through this first month of vegetarianism. Once February hits I'll be back to my stories about work and crafting!!

Lori Ann

Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Tonight I decided to explore the whole 'eating vegetables' part of vegetarianism. I made this premixed stir fry. 

I can proudly say that I ate about a third of the plate before my gag reflex would not let me have another bite. I'm going to have to figure out another format for vegetables because stir fry is not it. On a less depressing note, I did get about 8 serving of vegetables because I kept refilling my glass of V8 to wash the vegetables down:)

All hail Vegetarianism Day # 25! 

Lori Ann

All about the Benjamins, baby!

I have been feeling really inspired lately. 

Maybe it's the meds. Who knows?

Anyway, my newest idea...

Spend only 100 dollars in the month of February!

That includes gas, food, etc. Anything that is not a bill. 

Of course this means I will have to dial down my Ground Hogs Day and Leap Day party plans.

I'll keep you posted!

Lori Ann

Jackie Boy

Thanks to my brother in law Jack for his amazing black bean burrito recipe. I didn't get to process the beans (because I was hungry), but I followed the rest of your steps and it was AMAZING. I think this vegetarian thing is going to work out ok. 

Lori Ann

I need somewhere to begin

This is the view outside my window this morning. It makes me want to write a Gothic novel. All we need to complete the day is for the night to be dark and stormy!! 

Lori Ann

p.s.- It's ok to be jealous of my superior photographer skills. Believe it or not, I took this picture laying on my living room in my pajamas:)

Randomness

There has been a lot going on in my life lately. Well, kind of. 

In some ways it's the same old routine, but I feel different. So, that's good, right?

Anyway, here's your completely Random Lori Life update!!

I've gone vegetarian for 23 days now. I'm so proud of myself. It's had the desired effect. Making me think about what I am eating. Today I made myself this fancy semi healthy dinner! 

 It was shrimp bisque. Which actually isn't SUPER healthy, but I only ended up eating 3 bites, so that should count for something.

 I finished my black bottomed cupcake though. It was a struggle, but I persevered. 

After working for so many years in mental health I finally decided to hop on the bandwagon and get myself on some meds for my "I hate when people don't like me, I can't stand to be in trouble" anxiety. and Oh. My. Gosh. Why did I wait this long? You know that really good way you feel after getting an amazing nights sleep? Like NyQuil quality sleep? I feel that way EVERY DAY. 

I've been decorating my apartment for Valentines Day. My friend Jennie made me this amazing wreath!

Yes. It says what you think it does. It's kind of a strange office joke. What can I say?
We're therapists.

I have altered my Ground Hogs Day goal after finding out the truth about Punxsutawny. Apparently it's not  like the movie. It involves a 3 am bus ride into the woods and lots of drunkness. Not how I care to celebrate the groundhog. So instead, I've convinced my mom to dress up my dad's cat  Thomas in a cape and bring him outside at sunrise. We'll see if he sees his shadow!

Well, I am off to finish my Valentines Craft project (featured above), take a bubble bath, and watch Season 2 of the Big Bang Theory!

Lori Ann