Seasons Change

Wow, I just had a serious flashback to one of my favorite Boltz songs-- Season's Change.  I think I even sang it for a special number back in my Bethel days.  **Side Note-- What happened to 'special music'?  Was it merely a fad of the 90's church culture?  I suppose just because the churches I have attended of late no longer do special numbers, that maybe they're not extinct completely... but I have feeling they've gone 'out of style'.  Maybe not an entirely bad thing, although it was a blessing to see laymen use their gifts, rather than just the 'pro' musicians on stage.

The season is certainly changing- we woke up to a mere 42 degrees outside! I hope our pepper plants survived. Officially Autumn begins next week on the 23rd, but it certainly 'feels' like fall already.  The weather isn't the only thing reminding me the season is a changing-- the flashing red lights on a yellow school bus, back to school coupons, and need for slippers around the house are all clear indicators. 

Personally, my 'career' season is changing as I say goodbye to "Master D" and my one year of service.  The "nanny fam" will be shortly moving to TN, and I'm moving on to a new job.  No longer will I be taking care of one little one, but working on managing a classroom of teens as I teach in the area schools.  I'm serving as a "Creating Positive Relationships" teacher, an Abstinence Program, as well as subbing on the side.

I figured it might be nice to post on something other than my health/food of the day discussions, but it's hard not to post about my excitement of the season of SMORES, cider & burnt hot dogs. Yum!

Ciao Carb Counter, I've got Cream of Tatar!

So as of late I've been, ahem, complaining a bit about the diet I was supposed to be on to maintain health.  Which I really really tried to do for at least 4 months.  I hate to admit it but I've pretty much tossed in the towel.  While still trying to choose those whole wheats, more vegetables and meats please, I've stopped fretting about the occasional pasta and (not so occassional) cookie. 

Part of my relief is finding that "Cream of Tatar" if taken (a tablespoon a day with water) can also alleviate the 'ickies'.  As if I needed another thing to add to my concoction of vitamins... but this one promises that you don't have to follow the diet in order to have effectiveness.  Which my tummy and taste buds sounds a loud 'hoorah' too.

 

So bring on the milk (responsibly), and pass me that banana because I'm ready for a little bit of wholesome sugar back in my diet. ;)