Salad in a Jar

1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

One of my resent goals is to lose weight. Here is an idea I had. Salad in ajar.

Everything stays separate and dressing-free until you toss the salad together in the bowl — never eat another soggy lunch salad. Even better , with the lid sealed tightly these salads last for days in the fridge so we can make a week's worth of lunches ahead of time. . If you're making salads with soft ingredients or perishable proteins, like avocados, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, or cooked chicken breast, wait to add those ingredients until the day that you plan to eat the salad

Here’s how you do it.

1) Gather your ingredients. (jars, salad dressing, raw vegetables, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, cheese, and salad greens)

2) You start by layering the ingredients.

a) salad dressing (adding first helps you avoid sogginess)

b) Hard vegetables (celery, carrots, cucumbers, red and green peppers.

c) Cheese only if eating that day.

d) Salad Greens

1. Screw the lid on the jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days. If you're including any cheese, proteins, or soft fruits and vegetables, add these to the top of the jar the morning you plan to eat your salad.
2. When ready to eat, unscrew the lid and shake the salad into the bowl. The action of shaking the salad into the bowl is usually enough to mix the salad with the dressing. If not, toss gently with a fork until coated.

• Until next time

Thankfulness in Daily Living

I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.

Psalm 69:30

Recently I have been organizing my living space. I'm a long way from finished.

Lately I have felt as if I’ve been adrift in a raging sea. I work hard, but don't seem to get anywhere.  Today I am taking time to process some of my thoughts and feelings. I am thankful for family,GOD, my church and my job. I have relied on them a lot within the past couple of years. In turn they have been able to rely on me as well.  I am thankful I have watched those who I look up to most fall apart, for it has helped me understand that with age comes both experience and wisdom, but no one is immune to feelings. It’s shown me that I am not the only one who carries a human heart, and the weight of the world on my shoulders.

I need to start thinking about what I want for myself in the future. That starts with making goals for myself. Asking where do I see myself in 5, 10, 20 or 30 years. This is one of the hardest things for me to do. What do I want? How can I achieve it?

Well I guess I will start with listing 5 to 10 areas in almost everyone's lives.

1) Spiritual-Pray for deeper understanding of the word.   
2) Family- Spend more time with loved ones  
3) Financial-pay off car 2-3 years, raise the rent on Florida property or sell it.  
4) Physical- start eating better, continue my walking and take a class like Tai Chi.  
5) Artistic-start drawing and writing again    
6) Career- Be the best I can be at what I do
7) Pleasure- take a vacation 
8) Education-read more take some courses for work online
9) Relationship stop being so picky and make time for one.

Step One Complete

I will write more after I ponder on how to achieve the steps I need to take to realize my full potential, defining my priorities and setting realistic goals. I hope to gain financial security, health and well-being. This all begins and ends with personal growth.

Until next time.