HAVE MERCY. This past week flew and before I knew it, it was movie night with popcorn. Since I'm in a season of everything Lincoln/Civil War, we watched the movie LINCOLN. Then took a leap into a futuristic thriller, THE TOMORROW WAR. Two completely different types of movies. One historical...one futuristic. The only thing they have in common with one another, is that we watched both of them on the large flat screen television at HOME in our easy chairs while eating POPCORN and we were entertained.
Checking out LINCOLN from the public Library, I will watch it again. The movie made more sense to me this time than when we went to the Theatre back in 2012 was it? Yes, 2012. The scene where Mary and Abe Lincoln are having a serious discussion with Mary being very emotional is one of my favorite scenes in the entire movie. This portrayal of Mary by Sally Field is how I believe Mary Todd Lincoln actually was. Very emotional.
One of our Sons mentioned to us that THE TOMORROW WAR was a thriller. Sooooo we watched it last night. It was a thriller, but it was also over the top action packed where I just had to critique it saying if this had happened why didn't the government just stay out of the future and look for ways to prevent the aliens from taking over in the future approaching the future. There wouldn't be any need for time travel. Just deal with them knowing they were going to get out of hand and be prepared for them as the present time progressed instead of years down the road. In a way that is what they ended up doing.
I couldn't help, but think what in the world did these actors get paid to play in this movie? Pretty good pay for acting out a fantasy. Science Fiction. Not the year's best movie by far. It pulls some emotional strings, but in my humble opinion...it was lacking. The creatures were gross so special effects were in full swing. Maybe I'm just getting ancient myself and have seen way too many flicks for a chick.
Yes, that's it.
TV TIME: The Television is rarely on except to watch movies from time to time. I use my laptop computer to view YOU TUBE videos about decorating, recipes and facebook.
WEATHER: Weather this week is suppose to be in the low 80s and cloudy. Yesterday was so pleasant as it was in the 70s to where I left the French doors open to let fresh air into our HOME. Hearing the birds chirp was peaceful. It was a lovely Sunday afternoon.
MENU: This week, I will be coming off the COLOR WHEEL DIET today and easing into eating regular foods with portion control since my birthday is this week. I don't want to start a big hairy diet the week of my birthday. 😉 Will use portion control and start drinking grapefruit juice the day after my big 66th birthday. I will eat breakfast each day with salads for lunch and supper. I can do this thang.
Portion control eating off smaller plates. Little bread, pasta, rice, potatoes. Very little. Huge quantities of vegetables with an emphasis on skinny veggies and less of the starchy variety. Some fruit. Real meat. Lean meats, eggs, and nuts. Sparse on sugar and fake sugars. No diet sodas. Very little fruit juices. Spring water. Stirring clear of processed foods with additives and chemicals.
BREAKFAST TODAY: A nice size purple plum, cheese with blueberries in it and regular blueberries.
FEELINGS: Somewhat tired needing to shampoo my hair and trim it. I will feel better after I get this accomplished.
LOOKING AROUND THE HOUSE: Dining room is still waiting for me to paint her. Paint tape is partially up on the walls. Plastic paint clothes need to be purchased to cover over the furniture, rugs and floor. Paint brushes and primer bought. I will be ecstatic when this room is finished. Hallelujah and a half.
A too small skirt that I hope I will shrink into after another 20 pound loss. SO maybe by Christmas?
For the time being, I still enjoy browsing thrift shops as I am always on the hunt for that special something that just calls my name and makes my heart go pitter pat.
READING PILE: Old magazines, health books and the likes.
CAMERA: Pics of food, people, scenery, houses and things that go bump in the night.
THANKFUL FOR: Life. My Heavenly Father God. A prayer life with the creator. My Husband, HOME, and family. All the modern appliances I have and no lack of healthy food to purchase from the stores. One day I may return to having a large garden, but for now...changing my eating habits is enhanced by what I can get my hands on to make nutritionally balanced meals that are nutritionally dense. Thankful that we have a HOME filled with nice furniture, pleasant family pictures, items to make HOME LIFE easier and enjoyable. Thankful for running water, electricity, air conditioning, internet, computers, closet full of clothing, towels, sheets, etc. that make LIFE functional. I am thankful for loved ones in my LIFE.
HOPING FOR: A blessed 66th birthday on Wednesday followed by a healthier, happier year. Amen. Weight Loss and keeping my blood sugar in a manageable range.
PRAYER LIST: Prayers for my Hubby as he has Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Sigh. We have the courage to eat differently and this past week he has been jogging and walking. Motion causes lymph fluids to circulate. I'm so proud of him.
Also my 89 year old Mom, Edith is struggling with weakness and fatigue. She's hard headed and stuck in her ways. Doctors' appointments a plenty. I'd ask for prayers that she'd eat more nutritiously as she eats so much processed foods and she's alright with that. Nutritionally depleted if you ask me.
It is a privilege to go to the Lord in prayer. After all when you visit with Him, you're visiting with the one that loves you the most. Amen.
Blessings to you all out there in bogland.
Thank you for stopping by.
May you have a blessed life,
d👵
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6 comments:
So sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis and that your mother is not doing well. I do hope you have a great birthday tomorrow and a wonderful rest of your week!
Will be thinking of your husband and mother.
COLOR WHEEL DIET? wondering what that is. I really like your posts :)
Happy birthday to you!
I am so sorry about your husband's diagnosis, praying for both him and your mother.
Happy belated birthday, hope it was a good one. Have a blessed rest of week.
Thank you, Jean. Appreciate the kind words. I had a terrific birthday! It was wonderful.
Blessings to you,
d
Hi Luludou. Thank you for the well wishes. The Color Wheel Diet is when you eat foods of a certain color on a certain day. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Like Red day I ate strawberries, red apple, radishes, red tipped lettuce, red pepper, cranberries cheese, etc. It helped make my meal planning really easy and not have to count calories.
Blessings to you,
d
Hi Sandra. Appreciate the well wishes. Thank you for praying. I had a great bday!
Blessings,
d
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