Feeling down kinda day.

Today for some reason I'm feeling down. I don't know why. Maybe it's because it's my last day at my old job. Maybe I'm starting a depression funk again. There could be a lot of reasons as to why I'm down today.

Like I've said before I will be honest with you about my feelings and what I'm up to. So this will be a short post. Today I'm feeling down. And that's really just about it.

I have been posting a lot to hitRECord lately as they are planning on starting season 2 of the television show. People have been liking my ideas but they are from the most popular and they won't be used,but at least people are liking my stuff.

Part of an end of an era

Today will be my last shift at one of my stores. It's the store that I started at over 4 years ago. I have mixed emotions about it. I'm loving my new job, but know I will miss the job I am leaving.

I am moving on to better things and that is what I need to focus on. But my old job has been a huge part of my life for so long. I still have a few more days left at the other store. So my last day with the company won't be until later in the week.

Glad I was around

I usually fill my days with activities for the kid and housework and cooking, but after having a really busy few months today was a rest day. All activities have been cancelled for the week due to spring break and so Plan on taking the week and actually spending some quality time with the kid.

Well today I was super tried having had a restless night. And was just having a lazy day at home. When in the middle of watching toy story 3 for the first time today I heard a bang come from outside. To me it sounded like a door on a truck closing. You know the FedEx or UPS type trucks that deliver to houses. And as we were expecting a package I went to the door to check. No truck so didn't really think anything of it. My husband came up the stairs at that point. He works from home. I asked him about the bang and he thought it was me. So we opened the door to double check outside. Kid took a few steps outside and the next thing all I could hear was my name being called.

After the third name call I went outside to see who was calling me. It was my friend who lives just up the street. She had just crashed her car. That explained the bang I had heard. She was a few yards up the street from my house. I was glad that I was home to be able to her with the aftermath of the crash. She is fine by the way no one was hurt she was just shaken up. So today I was glad that I was around to be able to help my friend in her time of need.

Another busy week.

So in weekly recap. It's been yet another busy week for me. I'm starting my new job this week as well as still working my old job, at least while I work my notice.

Also been busy with family stuff as always and being a mom and wife. I did get to spend sometime with my mother in law this week and we finally managed to go out for my birthday lunch.  Now to clean the house this weekend and get the grocery shopping done.  It's always go in my house but wouldn't trade it for the world. I managed to get a few runs in this week as well. Nothing great each only about a mile but I'm able torun for longer each day so that's great.

Oatmeal banana chocolate chip bars.

I've made these a few times and these are great for a healthy yet snack when you need that chocolate fix, which I need a lot as I am a chocoholic. I make these when I'm training to help me stay on track with my diet.

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ripe banana mashed
1 1/2 cups oats
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips.

Preheat oven 350 degrees line a 10x15 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.

In a medium bowl stir flour, baking soda and salt.

In a large bowl add coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and banana. Stir in flour mixture follwed by oats and chocolate chips.

Pour batter into the pan and smooth out until it's an even layer.

Bake 22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool completely before slicing into bars.

I made these the other day using peaches instead of banana and they still taste great. They did come out a little dry though so add more liquid to the recipe.

Oreo balls.

When It comes to the holiday season there is so much food around and so many parties that's it's hard to keep the weight off and my house is no exception.  With me being Wiccan we celebrate Yule on the 21st of December and then Christmas Day as well.

For Yule I love to make a huge roast, but after spending hours making a roast the last thing I want isa elaborate dessert, so when I found these I was over the moon. They are simple can take a little but of line but can be made the day before so are perfect.

Oreo balls.

1 pack of Oreo cookies
1 8oz block cream cheese (softened)
1 pack semi sweet chocolate chips melted.

Smash the cookies until they look like dirt. (Could put in a food processor if you have one)

 Mix in the cream cheese. Roll the mixture into balls  and then cover with the melted chocolate.

Store in the fridge.

How is the running?

Thought I should do an update on my running. Well let's just say it's pretty much no existent. I've been working so much recently that I just haven't been able to run. Either been to tried or stressed or well just plain lazy.

I'm hoping all that will be able to change soon. I just need to get my butt out I of the door and run. It will be slow it will be messy but I've got to start over again.

I did actually manage to go for a run yesterday. It wasn't the best mile but I'm proud of the fact that I did manage to run an entire half make without a break so that was good. Now just to keep getting out there and keep trying. I will get better again with more training.

Confidence in your works spell

I was recently looking for a new job. I have a great resume made calls to people hiring and the stars seemed to be lining up on a particular opportunity. 

I knew that if that things went well I cpuld actually land this opportunity based purely on my hard work and experience.  But felt like I wanted some guidance from the goddess, just to give me a boost of confidence.

So I asked around in some of the wiccan groups I'm in on Facebook and a very experienced fellow wiccan gave me this simple spell to cast.

For the following spell you will need:

A candle in your favorite color
Paper and pen
Gemstone of any kind you like

Light the candle.  Write down what it is you need help with on a peice of paper. Hold the gemstone and chant

Whatever entities that may, please help me in my travels, to be successful in (whatever it is you wrote on the paper). So mote it be.

Whenever you approach the problem you need the spell to overcome, be sure to have the gemstone with you.

I said the chant 3 times. Personally I find that the repeating of the chant helps make the spell stronger. I also had the gemstone on me throughout every stage of the application process. 

Also once I had finished the chant 3 times I placed the paper with what I needed help with into the flame of the candle and let it burn until I could no longer hold it I then dropped it into my cauldron until it had finished burning.  I like to do this as I feel it sends the energy out into the universe for others to feel.

So I publicly want to thank the goddess for her help in giving me the confidence to ensure I got this opportunity.