Ringing in 2016

Wow! Another year has come and gone.  It is amazing how fast time is going.  Yesterday flew by too.  As if I didn't have enough going on, I decided to create a new blog specific to the new Weight Watchers Smart Points program.  It's called "It's Okay to Point."  Get it? <wink wink har har>  If you are interested you can follow me @ It's Okay to Point.  Since I'm using the same blog site, I had to make a few changes...like getting rid of my Strawberry photo...sniff....sniff.  I'm new to this blogging thing, especially multiple blogs, so I'll keep searching and updating and maybe....just maybe I'll be able to bring back my Strawberry emblem.  Until then, I am still forever Your Strawberry!

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I hate to admit it, but yesterday I didn't get out of my jammies till almost noon!  It was quite easy and I'm not a bit ashamed.  Unfortunately I did not get in a Breakfast of Champions and you know what?  I was in a bad mood most of the day until I figuratively slapped myself into reality.  THIS IS NOT HOW I WANT TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR!  I mean really, who wants to be pissed off on Dec. 31st?  That is a time of joy and merriment....isn't it?

Sadly for some, it is not.  It is a time to reflect on a life lost, a loved one lost, missed opportunities.  I hurt for them. I really do.  Life is what we make of it.  And yes, lemons get thrown at us, but instead of making lemonade, why not collect those lemons and reflect on them?  What can I learn from this lemon?  How will I treat others?  Will I throw lemons back?  Or will I truly make lemonade and lift a toast to myself that I overcame.  I am not trying to make light of serious illnesses or events.  I am reminded of several friends who have overcome cancer (Thank you, God) and have turned that horrific experience around.  One has a deep heart for missions and has helped others to think mission-wise.  Another has decided to learn Latin and shares her newfound (dead!) language with her Facebook friends.

I would like to think my little 2016 motto of (hahahahaha.....senior moment.....I forgot my motto!!!)

Downsize and Organize!

 is helping others to realize a dream or wish or goal for the new year.  Maybe your wish is to downsize negative talk and organize your thoughts on taking care of yourself.  That is not selfish if it is helping you become the amazing person God sees in you.  Maybe you are like me and need to downsize and organize EVERY aspect of your life.  Walk with me and we'll do this together.

And now for your daily Breakfast of Champions photo and recipe!

We Are the Champions, My Friends....and we'll keep on eating till the end!

 

Creamy Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

 

Ingredients

• ¹⁄₂ cups uncooked old fashioned oats
• 1 tsp Hershey's Natural unsweetened cocoa
• ¹⁄₂ medium banana(s)
• 1 TBSP Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla flavored nonfat yogurt
• 1 cup water
• 1 packet Truvia Sweetener or sweetener of your choice

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Instructions

  1.  In a bowl, add water to oats and microwave in 30 second intervals making sure oats do not rise up and over bowl!

  2.  After first 30 second interval, add unsweetened cocoa and sweetener of choice. Stir

  3.  Cook oats to preferred consistency and then add 1/2 or whole banana and top with yogurt.

   

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  Happy New Year, Grainiacs!  May your 2016 be filled with love and joy.  I love you.