Mommy & Me Monday

Yesterday I was taking a selfie on the deck because that's what I do. lol. So Tara got in the pic with me. I probably won't be doing too many more selfies outside since it's getting cooler now. I realized this weekend that taking photos outside makes you look older. Eeek. I don't go on snapchat that often & don't retouch my photos that much anymore, so there you see my puffy/wrinkly eyes.

Nail Files. Week # 328

I just got this polish last week & I love it. It's so pretty. It's a perfect blue/gray. Essie-Mooning. It's great for the Fall.

Fibro update

Now that Fall is here & the cooler weather my aches & pains have picked up. Lately my feet & legs are killing me & my gums & neck. Fibro is weird because you feel horrible in a certain spot for a few weeks & then all of a sudden it moves to another spot. The past year has been my most stressful year in a long time. Stress makes fibro & a lot of other illnesses worse. I also have chronic fatigue, migraines, ibs & a mutant gene. So things haven't been good because I'm stressed everyday to the point that my stomach hurts & I get chest pains or headaches. I know I would feel a lot better if I didn't have as much stress as I do. I know I need to change my diet & try to exercise more. Exercise is hard too with fibro, so I mostly do yoga stretches & pilates. Not sure how long this current stress is going to last, so if I can make little changes maybe that will help. I need to move somewhere where there is warmer weather, but I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon.

Wordless Wednesday-Our 3rd sunflower. All yellow.

Monday motivation

Selfie Sunday-Selfies with cats is never easy

Had my hair dyed today

Do you dye your hair? I've had white hairs since I was 21, but I have a lot more now. I use to dye my hair twice a year, in June for my b-day & in December for x-mas. Now I color it every 2 months.So sad getting older. I color my hair a plum red brown or medium Auburn. Both are darker than my real hair color. My hair is a dark strawberry blonde reddish brown.

Nail Files, Week # 327

I'm wearing a new polish that I got last week. I thought it was on sale for $4.99, so I bought it, but when I got home I looked at the receipt & it was $9.99. I wouldn't have bought it for $9.99. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel-Beet, pray, love.

Mommy & Me Monday

We were hanging around outside last week & T grabbed Bianco & got him in the photo with us. He's an indoor cat, but she held him for the pics. I think it came out cute.

Nail Files. Week # 326

I've been on an Essie kick lately. This color is Cause & Reflect. I like it. It's like a smokey blue.

New You tube video. Mall haul-Ulta & Bath & body works.

I went to the mall alone last weekend & it was a lot of fun. I really needed it. See what I got. Don't forget to subscribe & say hi. Thanks a lot.

One day at a time

I'm trying to learn to take things One day at a time. It's really hard for me because I like to plan things. I keep telling myself to just make it through the day & One day at a time. Tomorrow will be a better day. Don't worry too much about tomorrow ahead of time. Just think about what I have going on today. Tomorrow will come & I'll face the day then.

Tasty Tuesday-Easy stovetop mac & cheese

Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese

This cheesy, smooth, gooey easy stovetop mac and cheese will become your new dinner favorite!

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6 people

Author Tania

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb elbow macaroni or cavatappi (I used rotini because we didn't have elbow macaroni or cavatappi) 
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I used shredded Mexican cheese). 
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter over medium low heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk for about 3-4 minutes, until thickened. This is called a roux.
3. Gradually, add the milk, stirring. Bring to a boil (turn up the heat a little) and then simmer for about 3-4 minutes in medium-low heat, stirring often until thickened.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until well combined. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Remember the cheese will be somewhat salty.
5. Stir in the cheese and mix well until melted and warm, and the pasta is coated evenly with melted cheese. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Recipe from Cooking for my soul.com.

Some quotes

Things that I hate about Fall

* Crisp air.
* Football.
* Leaves changing colors.
* Leaves falling off the trees.
* Trees being bare.
* No more birds.
* No more dragonflies.
* No more butterflies.
* Pumpkin spice.
* Sweaters.
* Layering up.
* Peaches.
* Maple.
*Halloween.
*Thanksgiving (don't like the food).
* No more flowers.

Do you have any to add?

Nail files. Week # 325

Today I have on 2 OPI minis. There are no names on them. I've been in a gray polish mood lately. I want to get a few more different shades of gray polishes.

Fall decor inspo

All photos from Pinterest.

Wordless Wednesday-Our Sunflower

Currently

Reading: "Plum tea crazy" by Laura Childs.

Watching: "Bachelor in Paradise".

Drinking: Water.

Looking forward to: Back to school. I hope she will go tomorrow.

Hoping for: More warm sunny days.

Thinking about: My kid.

Missing: My Mom

Thankful for: My Dad.

Enjoying: My night.

Wearing: Pjs

Weather: Cool.

Dreading: Fall, Winter & my daughter not going to school.

Planning: The week.

Loving: "Bachelor in Paradise".

Dreaming about: Next Summer.

Monday Motivation

September goals

*Drink less coke.
*Start doing the elliptical again, 3x a week.
* Do pilates a few times a week,
*Have lunch or coffee with a friend.
* Drink More water.
*Maybe go on a datenight with hubs.