Brandi J. Clark

What a week!

Last week was a WEEK!!!

So much going on – everything seemed off – including the chicken burgers.

Chicken burgers?

Yes, the chicken burgers – got me feeling fowl.

We have a family of 4. I specifically bought the package of 8 chicken burgers.

Why? Two meals!  (With side dishes)

When I opened the sealed package, there were just 7.

“SEVEN!”  I might have yelled a little loud.

“Mom, what’s happening?” my teen daughter asked – I explained.

I said – “Do you think there is a package out there with 9?”

She said – “Maybe one is doubled up?”

This makes sense – birds of a feather, stick together.

But No.

Still just 7.

I sighed a massive sigh – cooked the 7. 

The next day, hubby had the leftover chili. He’s a really nice guy!

But, why is this so annoying?     

Because I thought I was proactive and prepared.

In these Covid-y years it’s nice to think you can control some things.

So, I was more than a little irritated that I couldn’t count on the chicken burgers.

Maybe I could blame it on the rain, cause the rain don’t care, and the rain don’t mind…

Anyway…

My one thing this week – just be prepared anyway – despite the fact that I can’t really be 100% prepared in the ways I hope for and just be okay with it.

As usual here are some extra things.

1. Mel Robbins – Feeling stuck? She has a free spring reset that takes you through a process to get unstuck. I’m enjoying the reflection and the actionable ideas.
2. The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora – Suggests a way of looking at anxiety that is very useful. 
3. Overnight Oats – I might be late to the party, but I am really enjoying this. The basic formula is 1 part oats + 1 part milk + ½ part yogurt. I also add some chia seeds and then in the morning I add a few pumpkin seeds.

Well, on to your success this week – What is your one thing?

And if you need to catch up. Click on the links below.

One Thing – Week 1

One Thing – Week 2

Last week, I decided to blog once a week on Sundays.  

Yay, I made it to the second week.

So this week my new one thing is tracking the iron in my diet.

Did you know that women up to the age of 50 need 18mg a day? To put this in perspective 3 oz of red meat is only 3.5 mg. Are you getting enough iron?

Also, did you know that iron adsorption is enhanced with Vitamin C. Spinach contains iron and vitamin C, so you can see Popeye was on to something. “I’m strong to the finish ‘cause I eat me spinach…”

As usual here are some extra things.

1. My favourite book to share this week is Story Sparkers: A Creativity Guide for Children’s Writers. Of all the writing books I own, this one is the most practical and takes your through the entire writing process with a book published by the authors – Frankenstein Doesn’t Plant Petunias.
2. This week I learned that the actor who played the fiancé Rudy in 16 Candles is the same actor who played the custodian in Breakfast Club. This tidbit came from the book – John Hughes: A Life in Films.
3. Hubby suggested a sandwich pickle in a hot dog. And you know what? It’s great! I “relish” the flavour combination.

What’s your one thing?

On to your success this week!