M's memos
@michellestodden
Idealistic realist who wants a better world for everyone. Writing, music, travel, cheese, photography. Doctor Who and Altoids addict.
Fun fact: I did a strip tease only once in my life, in my early thirties, to this song. I had absolutely no clue what I was doing other than mimicking those Carmen Electra videos. It worked. But, I mean, looking back, I was smokin hot. Didn't think so at the time though. 😄 Ah, youth...
I think so. This one will be sometime next year as I regain strength and balance:
I finally opened up my zocosquat board I bought weeks ago when I thought I was going to start physical therapy. It's pretty cool and they provide a chart with some great exercises you can do on it. Future balance purchase: slackboard.
One year ago during an early morning run. I miss walking out my front door and being on the trail. My own space. Walking, running, jumping, driving. I miss my obnoxious brother. If you had told me a year ago everything that would come to pass in the next year, my only response would have been JFC
I normally park my car on the street in the shade of the neighbor's tree. I moved it a few days ago. This is what happened about twenty minutes ago. 😳
Monsoon season is here. There's lightning in the mountains, but I might need to make my way out of the pool soon just in case. Bummer.
I saw a sweet pigeon who looked like she was overheating, so I told her she would be okay and to go get some water. She looked at me and walked right over to where I sprayed water on the patio for them, drank some water, and cooled off. 😭 I love our birdies. Even if they do poop all over our bikes.
"IPA and cheese never gave me cyclosporiasis," I mutter as I repeatedly wash and rinse my fruits and veggies. Gotta protect my little veg & fruit loving feathered buddy even more than myself.
Watching the game when I heard loud cooing, so I peeked out the patio door and caught the pigeons having a party on the patio with one ready to pop into the living room where it's much cooler.
Day off so I get to enjoy a slow morning, which means over easy eggs cooked in chili crisp and served atop avocado sourdough toast. Delicious.
Instantly upgraded to retro. I might be far more giddy about this than one should be.
Some of our feathered friends have begun to take refuge on our patio and out of the blistering sun. We got you, babies. 💙
Update: Another X-ray taken today and I don't need surgery. Yay!! It's healing okay. I am incredibly fortunate. Must remain non-weightbearing. He ordered a nerve conduction study due to nerve damage. Long road of physical therapy ahead, but hopefully it will help with the pain. I feel so relieved.
Pushed it too much the past couple of days. And this morning. This afternoon will be spent binge watching The Bear and hanging out with Loki.
My mom's new cooking appliance. 🤩 We've never used one before, but it's been on her wishlist for years. Does anyone out there have any tips for cooking on one?
Our kids are on their way home from nationals right now, and what a trip it's been for them! We're all so incredibly proud of them. 💙
If you like almond joy bars but want to be a *little* bit healthier, top too good coconut yogurt with some sliced almonds and dark chocolate chips. Delicious.
Finally felt like cooking today. Ground chicken w/ garlic umami, smoked paprika, cumin, woodfired garlic blend, onions, peppers, garlic, reduced fat fiesta blend cheese, and fresh corn on lettuce cups topped with avocado cilantro sauce. Ran out of my pico, so I had to make do. Tasty stuff!
Reluctantly crouched at the starting line Engines pumping and thumping in time
I decided to upgrade from pillows to an actual foot rest. Love it. Also, I highly recommend this wrap-around ice pack. It's been a gem.
Good evening, friends. Another Saturday is almost gone. I hope you're squeezing every bit of goodness from it.