Service is Food

Welcome to Food Talk Wednesday! Today I want to discuss service because I believe that it is better than any ingredient, garnish, and sometimes it is better than the food altogether. Working in a restaurant for twenty years has shown me that there are so many people who simply need to be noticed, heard, and …

God Gives

God ALWAYS has a purpose for you, me, and everyone around us. He gives us our purpose even if we cannot see it at all times. Sometimes I feel as though I might be missing out on His purpose for my life. I start to think that since I am not doing more at this …

Sarmale is Stuffed Cabbage

This is probably one of Romania's 🇷🇴 most popular recipes. Funny thing about this one is the "inconsistency of the ingredients" being used by different cooks. If you ask ten people how to make Sarmale you will probably get ten different answers... I did. Lol! Below is the recipe that I use. It contains a …

Keep Going

Every step in life gears us up to handle things that we are yet to face later on. God planned our lives to be like this. He wanted us to live, learn, grow, and then continue on and find ways to make our lives easier so that we could spend more time with Him. This …

Ciorba de Fasole

The featured image is from a restaurant where I fell in love with this soup. It was served in a bread roll which made the appearance top notch. Ciorba de Fasole = Bean Soup is served all over Romania in a variety of ways. The beans used can vary in color and/or size and the ingredients and …

Cabbage = “Varza Calita”

This image comes from Terry Wahls MD. She was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in 2000. How do you eat your cabbage? Here is a Romanian Recipe for sauteed cabbage that I learned from my mother-in-law. It is one of our family favorites so I do hope that you get to enjoy it as well. …

God Doesn’t Make Mistakes

Have you ever thought why is this or that person in your life? I have. You know the ones... the people who push your buttons and say things that really make you think. Some make you feel like a lesser being, others make you doubt yourself, and some even make you want to give up. …

Tell the Story Challenge

John from The Eclectic Contrarian started the Tell the Story Challenge and he nominated me to participate with this picture... As the warriors of the Nantahala Village neared their mark, they immediately slowed their pace and they put all verbal communication to a hault. It had taken far too long to find what they had been looking for and …

Creamy Chicken

Sauteed chicken breast and mushrooms in a sour cream sauce is very tasty and it is also very easy to make. The first thing is the seasoning, like I have mentioned in other posts, be sure to season the meat the night prior so that it has plenty of flavor. I use minced chicken flavoring …

Baked Fish

How do you prepare your baked fish? I have seen this done a variety of ways. Sometimes it is good while other times it is not. Ultimately, I believe that if you want something to taste good (which leaves you coming back for more) you should follow what matches your taste preference(s). I hope that …

Update on.. Please Help!

I have heard back from the helpdesk and they said that I followed too many people at one time and to be more reserved in my follows. Anywho.. they fixed my account so now I can follow... SLOWLY! Lol. 😂😁🙋‍♀️ I am currently facing an issue of NOT being able to follow people and I …

Ciorbă de varză

Ciorbă de varză is a soup with smoked meat and cabbage. I promised you all this recipe in a recent post named "Romania" which I hope that you all enjoyed. So... here it is... Ingredients: 1 Medium sized onion 1/2 pound of smoked meat cut into 1x1 inch cubes 1 Teaspoon of dried Thyme 2 Bay …

Happy New Year!

I hope that this finds you all ready to welcome the new year with cheer! I wish you the very best today, tomorrow and all year through! God bless you! What traditions do you participate in when welcoming the new year? out with the old fireworks💥 champagne 🥂 watching the ball drop special meals praying …

Books

What book(s) did you enjoy reading while you were growing up? I have always viewed books as a gateway to the world of imagination and learning. Growing up on R.L. Stine's Fear Street Series and Janette Oke's Love's Abiding Joy Series gave me a look-see into two completely differnet worlds during my youth. I had …

Leftovers

Welcome to FoodTalk. After working for so long in the food industry I have a word that has never left my side... Shelf Life- the length of time that a commodity may be stored without becoming unfit for use, consumption, or sale. (Wikipedia helped me out with this definition). I hope that this image helps us …

Follow Him

🙏🎄 I pray that you all have a very Merry Christmas and 🥳 Happy New Year! 🙏🎄❄️☃️🥳🎉🥂🍾🙏 They said that I may not be able to walk or run They pretty much said that life as I knew it was done They said to take medications and to come in for MRIs twice a year …

Love

If we learn to live a life of love ❤️💕we live the way God wants us to live. Photo from Piktag.com I hope this finds you all having a blessed Sunday! Christy 🙂

Keep Going

Keep calm and Blog away Write what you can and post what is on your heart today Dig deep and share what you dare Stay true to yourself and continue to post what you originally wanted to share No regrets No fret Just say what feels right to you Others who are meant to be …

Food Talk

In contuniation of our food safety dicussion let's talk about food restrictions & habits, which are a part of life that some of us will choose to ignore during the holiday season. This can be okay as long as we have practiced discipline on the days leading to and on the days after each holiday. There are so …

You are in Control

Feeling free and happy is something that can only be acheived by you It cannot be obtained from buying something new It comes from within and stays as long as you allow it to It comes from your thoughts and some things that you choose to do Others cannot make you feel this way It …

He is Still Working on Us

Sometimes during our journey to be closer to God we forget some things. We slip up and take things into our own hands when we should simply follow Him. God wants us to be the very best version of ourselves that we can be. If we keep some of the basics top of mind our …

Snowy Sunday

I took these pictures early this morning after the snow poured all day and night Being outside all I could see was white Snow on the ground, cars, buildings and trees While walking my dog there was even snow on him and me I was so amazed at what I saw That I had to …

Getting Over the Frump Hump

A continuation from The Frump Squad. Dirty Round was a nickname given to her by a boy in her class. It roled off his tongue with such ease at first, and she even thought it was funny until it stuck for good. After a bit she started to hate the name because it was given …

The Frump Squad

A short story... Scared of being ridiculed by other kids at school, she stalled before running out of the house.  She did not want to wear a skirt with sweat pants underneath because it looked ridiculous and she was already being picked on because of her chipped teeth. "Dad, why do I have to wear this?" …

Baked Cheese Pie

Hello everyone. I hope that you enjoy this short and tasty version of Food Talk Wednesday. Here in Romania I see a wide variety of desserts with cheese at all sorts of places so I wanted to share the one that I made at home with you all today. I hope that you enjoy it too! …

Something out of Nothing

I am finally ready to say that I am frugal, there I said it. I actually get excited to find something that I like in a thrift store because I get to give the item a new life while saving money! Win-win right? Maybe this is where my crafting cravings come in. Maybe this is …

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

I want to take a moment to thank every one of you for sharing your gifts with me and us! I have seen some amazing writing since I have started blogging and I have learned a great deal from so many of you! Thank you and God bless you all! What Christmas songs do you …

Weirdoff Tag

This one is weird because it is the Weirdoff Tag from Eclectic Contrarian. Here is what John had to say about this... A Weirdoff is something that is so stupidly funny and ridiculous you can’t help but snort and laugh. The challenge is to find the craziest funniest thing you can possibly find. There no …

321 Quote Me with Cinderella Today

I was nominated to be a princess... how exciting is that?!?! Thank you Mel for bringing me into the magic of Cinderella! This originally stemmed from Rory who is famous for tag in our blogging community! I have thought about what to post for this long and hard because I do not own glass slippers, high …

Papanași

These may look like doughnuts, but they taste completely different because they have cheese and sour cream ( which can easily be substituted for greek yogurt). The batter has a good amount of "soft" cow cheese in it which gives Papanași a unique taste all on its own. Ingredients: *Found a picture of this cheese right …

“Familie” is Family in Romanian

Teresa of The Haunted Wordsmith started a new tag in which Rory was tagged and in turn tagged me for the roll of younger sibling who likes to tag along everywhere. Hahaha! So... here it goes! 🙂 To play along you simply fill the “family” positions by mentioning which blogger would fill each role for you. This …

Weird Comments

Happy Monday to all! I hope that everyone had a great weekend and I hope that your week ahead is even better! Sometimes we hear or read things that we should ignore. Don't read between the lines when a message is telling you things that could be hurtful because you are as good as you …

Post Share: God’s Lights

Kathy shared this story a few days ago and I keep thinking about it because it touched me. It is such an interesting read with a great message that helps us see the truth... I hope that you all enjoy this as much as I do! via God's Lights

Finding God

When something is lost we look don't we? I remember a time at work when I lost the keys to the building! I was horrified! I thought I was such a loser. I called my boss to report what I had done and then the search began. I looked everywhere! Long story short, I had …

3.2.1 Quote Me – sMiLe

Rules in Red & Answers in Green : 3.2.1 Quote Me! Thank the Selector... Thank you Rory!  Post 2 quotes for the dedicated Topic of the Day... I am not Catholic but I love Mother Teresa! She always has a quote worth mentioning. Her quotes always make me SMILE. 🙂     Select 3 bloggers to take part …

Mirrors Speak

Mirror, mirror on the wall You show a reflection to us all You show us our face no matter if we are happy or sad No matter if we had an amazing day or a day where things made us mad You sit there lifeless but yet you show us something deep You show us …

Turkey Sandwiches

Just kidding! You are probably up to your ears in all things poultry by now and cannot wait to just eat something like canned beans! Yummy! So, now that we are all here, let's talk! What do you like to eat on a regular basis? Comfort Food By definition this means: food that provides consolation …

Happy Day

Who of you do any kind of breathing excercises and/or meditate regularly? Some bloggers do because we all get to read about their tips and adventures. Many more bloggers that we know of pray and read God's word but they don't do this... https://youtu.be/6YbWRqsnHdo This actually looks harmless and actually helpful doesn't it? It only …

3-2-1 Quote Me Challenge: Holiness

Rules: 3.2.1 Quote Me! This tag originated from Rory and has been finding its way through our blogging community as of late inspiring many of us to write posts based on a word that we have been tagged with. This is my second tag and I welcome it from a sweet friend who most of you …

Romania

Thank you Amy for asking me what life is like here in Romania. Your question inspired me to write down my thoughts. My husband, daughter, and I are happy here and we have enjoyed many of the changes that came along with our venture. Amy has a beautiful blog. Her love for God shines through her …

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

There will be no recipe today for Food Talk Wednesday. Today, I want to talk to you about soul food. Image from: Theemmauswalk.com Breathe. Do it! Stop for 5 minutes and just breathe. During this time of year it is hard to do just that! We are so busy running around getting all the things …

Post Share: Running with mental hardships

After writing about running and how it is a choice which can lead to better living, I see that there are many people out there who choose to make good choices in their lives. I was overwhelmed with joy by all of your comments from yesterday! With this post I was also blessed to meet …

More Than Just A Sport

I saw a man casually jogging in the cold and I immediately felt connected to this stranger who I have never met. After thinking of reasons why I felt connected, I came to realize that running is more than just a sport, it is a choice. You choose to go out and run and get …

3.2.1 Quote Me!

Rules: 3.2.1 Quote Me! Thank the Selector... Thank you Rory! I appreciate you and your blog because of your great focus on our blogging comminity! Post 2 quotes for the dedicated Topic of the Day... Truth is today's topic... The truth is you don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. Life is a crazy …

Making Language Learning Fun

I don't speak Romanian and I live in Romania. I do, however, try to be a valuable resident here, while I am learning the language. My new hobby is teaching English to kids. I visit my daughter's class on Fridays for one hour to sing and teach basic English words to her classmates. I have …

5 Tips for Food Safety

Welcome to Food Talk Wednesday! Naturally, there are plenty of cooking ideas and recipes circulating the air right now. I have read many wonderful food posts, and great recipes as of late, which are making me hungry! Today, however,  I want to talk about food safety. After working in a restaraunt for 20 years I picked …

Talkative Tag

Tagged again and I am happy to play along! These two tags were actually fun because they both came from friends who do nothing but compliment and feed the spirit of others who they interact with. Although I was tagged both times by Ana, this tag originated from THE ECLECTIC CONTRARIAN. These bloggers have so much positivity in their …

Post Share: Environment Shapes Expectations — Maggie Tiggles

  How did you grow up? What was your environment? If you grew up in a loving, two-parent family, with God at the center, then your expectations can be that you are loveable, God loves you, people love you, family is important, you are to give love to others, and God will […] via Environment Shapes …

5 Tips for Making the Best of the Cold

Embrace the Cold I never thought that I would put "Embrace" & "Cold" in a sentence together. Me? A Floridian who always donned on a jacket at the cusp of  the slightest chill. What was once my breaking point of 70 °F / 21.11 °C, is now actually a warm day this time of year, boy have …

Mercy & Grace

We don't deserve His Mercy or His Grace but God gives them to us eagerly, often and because He loves us. After writing my list of thankfulness I felt the need to look up the difference between these two. I also learned that we should be merciful and show God's grace to others. Luke 6:36 King James …

Thanksgiving Tag & Fun Friday

I haven't played tag in a while, so I enjoyed taking this one without crossing my fingers, so that I could participate in the fun! 😉 Before I get started, I would like to ask... When was the last time you played tag, or any other non-electronic game for that matter? Lately, we have been enjoying …

Taste the Nuttiness

Today's Food Talk Wednesday will be about a funny story that happened here in our very own home. I am still giggling about it even now. I have eaten french fries with vinegar and ketchup many times and I have enjoyed every minute of it! I have also been known to sweeten up my salads with …

Say You Can and You Will

When a situation gets tough, I get tougher, or at least I try to anyways! There is a saying from a book that I read to my daughter so many times which repeates often in my mind when I need it to the most....   "I think I can, I think I can... I thought I …

Fixing Faults

God wants us to keep growing as Christians. I believe that one way to do this is by admitting our faults to oursleves so that we can face and work on improving them. My biggest fault is complaining. I do it different ways; I utter under my breathe and  I even share my complaints with …

Fingers Crossed

Kathy wrote a really neat post about quips, idioms, and lingo, which I found to be highly entertaining, so I am thankful to her for tagging me in on the fun! I hope that my contribution tickles her pink! When I fist read this post I thought "How funny is this that I found a post …

Shine

A while back I was given this pumpkin story that I have loved ever since. I don't know who the author is because this is the way that it was given to me, and the giver did not know who wrote it. So, I hope you like this story from an unknown author. Have you …

The LP Dilemma

This can be a story about my dilemma or a mountain climb... you decide! I have over 1000 LPs sitting in my basement. My challenge is to sell them of course! My Dilemma is: Let them sit there and continue to collect dust.  Act on it! I have started climbing Mt. Everest, in a sense, …

Mental Rest with God

This picture was taken a month ago from my small garden out back. I have always enjoyed looking up at the sky through a blanket of leaves. Do you enjoy this type of view also? What nature images are most appealing to you? There were traces of blue showing through, a blanket of green The …

Fall in the Fall?

Short StoryThe air was cool and the ground was wet from the rain earlier on in the day. The skies were bursting with bright colors of pastel blue, hints of orange and yellow, and there were a few lingering rain clouds above the old buildings which surround my neighborhood. Evidence of late autumn portrayed itself …

Halloween Yummies

I wanted this post to be as healthy as it was... Scary! 🎃👻😺 My opinion? "Mission accomplished" for my scary cutting skills! lol! I planned to post this earlier but I ran into trouble when I deleted the video from "Food Wishes.com"... It is a great video but I was not happy with two of …

Positivity

Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a rut? Have you felt like this was it? I sure have! When I do, I try to get my positive mood back because... What is life when we are thinking poorly? It is sad. It is a less than desirable way to live and... what …

Live God’s Way

I love the following 2 quotes from Joyce Meyer! Learn in your experience what is pleasing to God and live accordingly. Are you a God Pleaser or a Man Pleaser? The following verses help explain this message. Ephesians 5:10 King James Version  10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. Colossians 1:10 King James Version  10 That ye might …

You Time

Let's be carefree for a bit Forgetting about what we have to do and just sit Taking a moment to do soemthing we like Be it a drawing, a poem, or some creative thought if we might Time spent on being creative is always good It allows us to look within and see what is …

Chocolate Balls & Spooky Treats

Chocolate Balls! I was invited to my daughter's school to help make cookies the other day. It was a great time had by all! Another mom and I helped the teacher set up and then we all made a huge mess! The outcome was something sweet, and then we cleaned up and went home. That …

How I lost Envy and Became Happy

I wanted to be “her” for such a long time. That girl who had her life all figured out. She always knew what she wanted to do, when, why, where, and even how she was going to do it. That “girl” varied from person to person for a long while in my life but eventually, …

Thankfulness

Being thankful is an important part of being a Christian. The prayers are never too short, a casual "thanks" is just as good as an elaborate one. ___________________________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 King James Version  In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ___________________________________ Today I want to …

Halloween Kid Crafts

I was inspired by "Our Little Red House Blog"  and Kelly to make these gems below. Their DIY- Stuffed Pumkins and Bats are beyond spookdorable! I adore both of their blogs. I hope that you visit and enjoy them as much as I do. 🙂 __________________________________ My daughter loves cats, owls, and dogs so we looked up creative ways …

Chiftele

This is what they call "Romanian Meatballs" which are packed with tons of yummy goodness! Ingredients: 2 lb of ground meat (The Romanian style is usually made with 1 lb of pork & 1 lb beef... but you can simply use 2 lbs of one or the other and still be just fine. OR... you …

5 Steps to Push Yourself Correctly

I try to fit in 3 muscular routines a week, and I usually jog daily, but there are days when I just do not feel like it! Sometimes I am tired, hungry, dehydrated, lacking motivation, or my body is just plain weak. Have you ever felt like this? If you have maybe this post can …

Time with God

I hope that this video is an inspiration for you like it was for me. Feeling "pretty good" about how my mornings are being spent wasn't enough because I know that I can do better! I was inspired to consider what would be different if I were to dedicate EVERY morning (instead of most) to …

Post share: A Friend

Thank you Vivian for posting this precious poem! I hope that we all "find a friend in Jesus" just like you write about here. For those of you who have not been to her site, please visit because it is a true inspiration! A Friend https://godswhispersoftruth.wordpress.com/2018/06/03/a-friend/ — Read on godswhispersoftruth.wordpress.com/2018/06/03/a-friend/ Happy Thursday! Christy

Apple Cake

There are so many ways to make this scrumptious dessert! So long as you have the apples... Cake crust, pie crust or flaky crust help make a few. Which is why there are multiple names to call this; Apple Cake, Apple Pie, Apple Struddle and more! You can either bake or sauté the apples right? Cinnamon, …

Deep Blue Memories

Before I start I want to inform you about a post from Nicole at Coolncreative17. She mentions that October is Dysautononua Awareness Month and she has done a great job explaining this in detail. Please check out her amazing site and also her post on this topic. When I am having moments of despair I …

Post Share: Sunday Reflection

Winnie posted this amazing story that I believe all of you will enjoy! Trust me... it is well worth the quick read!! Her site is also amazing so if you have not been there before please do check it out! Sunday Reflection https://dailygrindofastayathomemom.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/sunday-reflection/ — Read on dailygrindofastayathomemom.wordpress.com/2018/09/30/sunday-reflection/ Happy Sunday! God bless you!🙏 Christy 🤗

Prayers Left Unanswered May Just be a Miracle

Have you ever thought "Why didn't God answer my prayer?" Sometimes we are faced with a variety of things that may cause us to pray to God so that He can help us with them: things that we want out of sad moments we wish would never come exciting things that we may think is …

Post Share: Each to His Own Way

Kathy wrote such a powerful, truthful message tonight. I hope that you all enjoy this as much as I do. God bless you all tonight and always! Each to His Own Way https://maggietiggles.wordpress.com/2018/09/28/each-to-his-own-way/ — Read on maggietiggles.wordpress.com/2018/09/28/each-to-his-own-way/

Crochet Window Treatments

Welcome to this week's Fun Friday! Today I want to share something simple, fun and cute to make! To make a flower 🌸 I used to use a video from "Happy Berry" which I will include for your viewing pleasure. https://youtu.be/dQeq7Hci_qU Now a days, I make the flowers from memory, and add them to what …

Eggplant Salad

In Romania, this is usually served as an appetizer which can be spread over bread. I have also seen it eaten at breakfast with boiled eggs, deli meats, cheese slices, and freshly chopped veggies. Either way is good and this recipe is definitely something to try if you have not done so already. Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants roasted …

7 Blogging Hurdles with MS

MS stands for Multiple Sclerosis which is my diagnosis of choice. I feel the need to say this because not everyone knows/remembers that I have MS and some people may not know what MS stands for... so there you have it. This post is based off of 7 blogging hurdles and how to overcome them …

Pirates

When I heard the word pirates, "The Goonies" was always on the top of my list growing up. However, ever since I became a mom, other films have pushed my childhood favorite to the back burner. Now, I think of Tinkerbell when it comes to pirates?? Yes, yes I do! I especially think of Zarina. …

Overcoming Anger

Today I re-read and shared Vickie's post on "Listening & Growing" because it touched me when I needed it to. I recently had a poor reaction of my own, with someone I love, and I have been in a slump over it for a day and a half. So, I did what Christians do and …

Post Share: Listening and Growing

I want to confess that I get sad too when I react in a way that is not pleasing to God. Please take a look at what Vickie wrote here because this post is amazing! Also, please check out her blog, if you have not done so already. You will enjoy it... I promise! Listening …

How to Become a Better Writer

Since I want to become a better writer, I must first be honest with myself. Although I post regularly on this blog, I know that doing just that does not make me a good writer. I have previously posted my drawings, crochet, and other things that I love. Now it is time to talk about …

Creamy Spinach

This recipe is for "creamy spinach" but please note that you can substitute the milk with tomato sauce and substitute the sugar with black pepper for a different but equally good side dish. Ingredients: Spinach Leaves 2 tablespoons of Flour 3 minced garlic cloves Milk Salt Sugar Directions: Lightly boil fresh spinach. Cut all of …

Scary Internet

Today I was on Amazon looking for online jobs which I can do from home. I do have plenty of experience in the service industry so my qualifications are where they need to be to find something worth-while.... hopefully! So please wish me luck, and more importantly help me by praying, so that I find …

Arsenal Park

Yesterday we visited a park here in Romania which was full of all things military! There were fighter jets, tanks, hummers, a victory tower, an obstacle course and more! We had fun, as you can imagine, and I enjoyed reminiscing my days in green (more specifically... my basic training days). Although I was smiling at …

When do You Pray?

http://www.youtube.com/watch I pray that this video and post find you in the midst of an amazing Sunday! I also hope that your entire weekend was full of joy! To answer my own question above, I pray all the time! I pray everyday, at all sorts of hours, for so many different things. Although I do …

Post Share: Vulnerability

Although this entire piece touched me, there are two lines which stood out for me the most: "We should be willing to open up if it helps one person." "I accept you as you are." Please take a moment to read this post on Vulnerability from The Eclectic Contrarian. theeclecticcontrarian.wordpress.com/2018/09/13/vulnerability/ I do hope that you …

Kid Crafts

This past summer my daughter found a new hobby in DIY crafting. We enjoyed making some really neat things because of it. This is one of the videos that inspired her to start creating: https://youtu.be/oaOeY8CbYeo Here is her favorite item that we made together: What sort of crafts are you into? What crafts do you …

Grilled or Schnitzel

How do you like your chicken strips? I enjoy them grilled and fried (schnitzel). I usually prepare some of both when we are having chicken so that we get the variety we like. Season the chicken strips, the night prior, with chicken flavoring and a little water. For the grilled strips simply apply a little …

Don’t Let MS Stop You!

Today I want to introduce you to James Drake! No, I do not know him, but I have discovered that he has Multiple Sclerosis. The inspiration I found from him was in his will to keep going. He did not stop trying to fulfill his dream when he found out about his condition, instead, he …

Today is God’s Day

Psalm 118:24 King James Version 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today, and everyday, I want to try harder to live by this verse. Sometimes I find myself lost in what is going on around me; in worry, in stress, or even in excitement. …

Transalpina

Transalpina is NOT the name of this donkey. 😁 It is, however, one of the highest roads in the Carpathian Mountains here in Romania. The highest point of this adventure sits at 2,145 meters (7,037 ft) versus 2,042 meters (6,699 ft) of the Tranfagarasan roadway which I shared with you all earlier. Transalpina was said to have been built …

Healthy Spaghetti

Shredded sautéed veggies make "Healthy Spaghetti! Ingredients: 6 zucchini 2 teaspoons salt & pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1 minced garlic clove 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Directions:      This picture is from Ebay. Cut zucchini into thin, noodle-like strips. Toss with the 2 teaspoons salt, and place in a colander to …

Inspirational Quotes

Happy Miraculous Monday! My Monday promise was to show you some things that motivate me. These quotes are surprisingly powerful when you need a little boost, so let's give them a try to see if they make you feel as spirited as they make me feel. Life offers you a thousand chances... all you have …

Envy is a Sin

Today I saw a glimpse of my "old life" while perusing Facebook. At first, I began "liking" the photos that I saw from my old friends, but then I couldn't help but feel a sense of jealousy shortly afterwards. Now that I am no longer a part of my past, I cannot help but to …

Lacul Secu

Prior to moving to Romania I did my fare share of foreboding on whether or not I would be bitten by a snake if I went for a swim in a lake. I know, this is really silly! I am so glad that I left my fear behind because swimming in fresh water surrounded by …

Post Share: The People In Our Lives!

The People In Our Lives! https://healingyourheartfromwithin.wordpress.com/2018/03/26/the-people-in-our-lives/ — Read on healingyourheartfromwithin.wordpress.com/2018/03/26/the-people-in-our-lives/

Post Share: Tree’s!

via Tree's! This message is something that has helped me a few times since I read it. I hope that you all enjoy this as much as I do! Happy Thursday! Christy 🙂

Romanian-Style Macaroni & Cheese

As promised last Wednesday, here is something sweet and simple! Let me start by saying that this is not like the one in the States. This recipe calls for sugar which makes this a dessert dish. Pasta Cooking Directions: Once a pot of water is already boiling, add in 1 pound of small-shaped pasta. Cook …

Post Share: Luv Dat Famlee

Luv Dat Famlee https://maggietiggles.wordpress.com/2018/08/27/luv-dat-famlee/ — Read on maggietiggles.wordpress.com/2018/08/27/luv-dat-famlee/ Kathy.... you nailed it!!! Thank you for this poem of pure truth! I am sure that this is true for us all! I hope that you all are doing well. Christy 😉

Puppy Love

How do you get a Floridian to jog in the snow? Having a dog is a sure-fire way to increase your snow travels, even if you come from a place that has never had snow on its forecast. On this past winter's coldest days here in Romania, I have my dog to thank for getting …

Goosebumps

I love it when you get to that special moment in a movie that makes you smile big and cry a little at the same time. That moment when you think to yourself... this just has to happen in real life, doesn't it? https://youtu.be/XKeHblN2Qlo Well, I am happy to say that this kind of love …

Nature is God’s Art

Welcome to Fantastic Fun Friday! Here's a drawing that I did yesterday. I hope that you like it! This week I also wanted to share some of my recent photos from nature hikes in this area. I hope that you enjoy them. God's word always helps me appreciate His beauty even more. Genesis 1:31 King …

Finding Me

After living in Romania for one year I have learned that I do not shy away when I feel fear I have learned more about myself now than ever before Because I have the time now to think about the things I like and love rather than always running out the door I am happy …

Spagetti Pie

Don't let the name fool you; this is not a dessert, it is actually a main course entree. Spaghetti Pie Ingredients: 6 oz. of cooked spaghetti 2 tablespoons of olive oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup of Shredded Parmesan Cheese 3/4 cup of Shredded Mozzarella 1 cup of Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese 1 cup pasta sauce …

Stay Motivated To Get Things Done

Sometimes we either overthink the things that need to be done, or we just ignore them altogether. Either way, we cannot accomplish our goal(s) like this. I have learned that it is important to stay motivated, and reach out for help if need-be, so that tasks get done with as much ease as possible. _________________________________________ …

Forgive and Have Faith to Feel Free

God is always in our corner; we just have to stop worrying, pray and have faith in him. The following verse, quotes and writings were uplifting for me. I hope that they bless you also. Isaiah 58:11 New King James Version  11 The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You …

Izvorul Bigăr

For this week's Fantastic Fun Friday I would like to show you a beautiful place here in Romania. This is a nice place to hike in the forested areas of Bozovici, in Caraș-Severin County in southwestern Romania. Here you will see plenty of green, waterfalls, and even a cave if you dare to enter! The …

Salată de Boeuf

For clearity purposes... Let's just call this Potato Salad Plus! This salad can be made with beef or chicken. It requires boiling, cutting, mixing and then the best part... enjoying! 😋😁 Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb.)  beef or chicken breast 4 medium potatoes 6 carrots 2 celery roots 2 parsnips 8 pickles 250 g (1 …

Team

I mentioned before that I worked at Olive Garden for 17.5 years as a manager. What I did not mention, as of yet, was something that rang true for me and/or any other manager on duty at the time. Your team is what can make or break you! This is true in real life as …

Put God First

When you learn to "Put God First" in your life everything else starts to make sense. You no longer need other people, things, money, or adventures to make you happy because you have Him. I immensely enjoy when I see someone like Denzel sharing their faith. He has the ability to touch lives, making them …

Post Share: How To Change The World In The Time It Takes To Read This. — Bitchin’ in the Kitchen

I am sharing this post from Britchy because it made me cry! I am still streaming tears of joy for this vet, and for his hero Britchy, because he is now in a better place for less money than it takes to buy a Bible now a days. Please... give this a read. Maybe it …

Faces for Fun

For this week's Fantastic Fun Friday I am sharing two more drawings with you. Just like I mentioned in a previous post about drawing, this activity has proven to be a peaceful adventure for me. _____________________________________________ 1 Peter 4:10 King James Version  10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as …

Baked Salmon

This is my favorite main course item of all time! Baked salmon is such a treat because it is so healthy and tasty! I season the salmon the night prior with fresh squeezed lemons, salt, pepper and a little water. Directions: Grease the baking pan with olive oil. Add the seasoned salmon & squeeze another …

Miraculous Monday

Miraculous is defined as "of the nature of a miracle" in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. There are many times in life when we live miraculously. Maybe we beat a record that we thought we couldn't, follow a diet that we thought would be impossible, get into a relationship that we thought was out of our league, or …

I’m Selfish

This is a sad truth of mine, that I was not willing to admit to myself for such a long time. My problem is the fact that I worry about what the future brings and how it will affect me.... when I know that God's word says don't worry about yourself and simply focus your …

Fantastic Fun Friday

I hope that this finds you all happy, well, and ready for a great weekend! I do hope that your week went well also! Today, I am sharing two of my drawings with you.  This is one of the videos that I used to get myself started: https://youtu.be/twcFW0RyOO8 Why art? Drawing? Although I do not draw …

Stew, Goulash, or Fricassee

As the saying goes... "There is more than one way to skin a cat" which basically means that you can get to an end result even if you try it a multitude of ways. For cooking methods with meat, vegetables, and sauce the saying would go something like this... "There is more than one name …

Keeping a Schedule

Three and a half months into my blogging venture finds me wanting to create a schedule for myself. As I have always been accustomed to doing things in an organized manner, I foresee this being a positive step forward. I do see that some of you out there have a schedule of sorts of your …

You Can!

This short phrase is a motivational message that still remains with me, ingrained in my psyche, now and forever more! The two simple words "You Can" are so powerful if you are trying to do things with your life. Call it "a blast from the past", "a flashback", or "a fond memory"; this phrase from my …

The Best Summer Salad

Here we are , smack-dab in the middle of summer, a time when summer salads are on everyone's radar. There are so many kinds, color variations, and tastes that can satisfy anyone's palate. My favorite, the one that I call "The Best Summer Salad" is the Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Salad. Now, let me …

Zucchini Bites

This cooking style for vegetables is very popular here in Romania, and since Olive Garden had a similar recipe with 🍆 eggplant, I believe that it may also be popular throughout Europe as well. This colored zucchini is a bit blander, and it resembles the taste of squash. The darker green zucchini is skinnier and …

Multiple Sclerosis Exercise Tips

After watching two videos from Aaron Boster, MD I discovered that I like the way he talks about MS; I like the how he describes ways to make the best of living with it. At the end of the day... why not make the best of any situation that you are in? http://www.youtube.com/watch This video …

Amazing Grace

Yes, this song was written by John Newton. This hymn is one that I have known since I was a little girl; it was my Grandmother's favorite song. I am sure that many of you have heard this song more than once in your lifetime. My daughter and I recently read a religious book together, …

Tiramisu

Just in case you missed it on a previous post; I worked at Olive Garden for nearly 20 years, 17 and a half of which were when I worked there as a manager, so I have had plenty of Tiramisu "back in the day"! When I moved to Romania nearly one year ago, I decided …

Oops… I Forgot to Name This One!

With my numerous posts about exercise, you may begin to wonder whether or not I have any Multiple Sclerosis symptoms of my own. I can assure you that I am not immune; I join half of the MSers in the world today who have been faced with Cognitive Issues: Memory Attention & Concentration Word-finding Speed …

Happiness = No Complaining

This is lake Valiug. It flows between some mountains, a mere 30 minutes drive above Restia, Romania. This is a place of peace and fun! We have been to this lake many times and we have done different things each time that we visited; swimming, bike riding, hiking, dining, cook outs, snow ball fights, and …

Chocolate and Nuts… Oh MY!!!

Jay Mentor's Pecan Day Post prompted me to share one of my all-time favorite pies! Now-a-days, I just taste it, and pass the rest along because I am "not supposed to"eat some of the ingredients listed below. However, in the past, I did eat this pie often and I enjoyed it immensely every single time! Thank-you …

Celebrities with Multiple Sclerosis

I feel  a bit more at ease when I see that others in the world are handling Multiple Sclerosis in a positive manner. It uplifts me, and it gives me the hope that I need to push forward and continue doing what I believe that I can do. The following videos have helped me. By …

Fasole Batuta Recipe

Fasole Batuta translates into Mashed Beans. The Romanian name for this dish sounds better to me so I use that name instead. Dried beans taste better, and they are healthier than canned, so following this method will give you a better meal. The beans cook with more ease if you soak them in a big …

Turkish People are Friendly

In my post "Vacation in Turkey" I mentioned that I had been pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the Turkish people. Since that post Ms Lab Rat has asked me to describe my first interaction with a Turkish person that made me realize they were friendly. I am not trying to get of track, but I will …

MSers Don’t Give Up

Chef Chris Holland is a two-time Chopped champion whose life was temporarily interrupted after his diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis. He thought that his life was over when he got MS so he became addicted to his opioid medication because of his hopeless thoughts and feelings. Luckily, he got the help that he needed, and he …

Turkey

Sunis Efes Royal Palace Resort & Spa http://efes.sunishotels.com/ This resort was one of the best that I have had the pleasure of staying in; the staff was friendly and accommodating and the amenities were superb. I especially enjoyed watching the entertainment crew gather people for various activities during the day and evening time functions, they …

Great Habits = Happiness

The featured image was once just a round, brown nut. After falling from its life support (the tree), it bloomed and dried over time, making itself a work of art. I saw many of its counterparts in the tree prior to taking a picture of this magnificent site. There were also some nuts which had fallen …

Vacation in Turkey

After visiting Turkey for the first time in my life, I have to say that it was definitely more than I had imagined it to be! The drive was simply amazing with the mountains, the sea, desert-like landscapes, sunflower and other agricultural fields, cities and so much more for the eye to feast itself upon …

Crochet Bookmarks

These are great projects for any newbie crocheters out there. I am still new to the crocheting world and I found this to be quite simple. It took me approximately 15 minutes for the single colored one and approximately 25 minutes for the multi-colored one. For both- you start with the tassled end by making …

Compliments = Happiness

Today I wanted to try something different so I went into my images, scrolled quickly, and clicked on a random picture. This is from a book that I read a while back, one of Joyce Meyer's. As for me, I am a firm believer of compliments, I give them as often as possible. I believe …

My Favorite Poem

Footprints is, and has always been, my favorite read because of its ability to make me feel at peace. This poem reminds me that... God is always present. God carries me when I need it the most. I am pleasantly reminded of this poem whenever I see footprints. Doesn't it feel good to know that …

Enjoy Life without Excuses

After packing, cleaning the house, and driving a really long way... we came to a paradise that I am thoroughly enjoying! You see, I lived in Florida nearly my whole life, up until about 10 months ago. Now we live in a mountainous area which we love! However, returning to the sea 🌊 has been …

Run the Right Race

I just stumbled upon this video on Youtube and I wanted to share... The biggest and most important message you can ever hear and try to fulfill is - "Who'd you bring?" - I pray that this video inspires you to be "limitless with God". This is the verse that he quotes: Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) 11 For …

Sweet and Easy

We like to eat our pancakes/crepes a variety of different ways; fluffy or thin, sweet or not sweet (to add a topping), and also hot or cold. This is a go-to favorite of ours for breakfast time, mid-day or even for a dessert. While some areas of the world prefer pancakes and other areas prefer …

3, 2, 1 – Quote Me!

3,2,1 - Quote Me was started by A Guy Called Bloke and I have been tagged to take part in the fun by The Britchy One.  Easy Rules: Thank the Selector… Thank-you Britchy! Post 2 quotes for the dedicated topic of the day = “Happiness” is Today’s Topic. Select 3 bloggers to take part in …

Salt Mines are Fun!

Relic underground salt mines from the 17th century, formerly known as workplaces, now house some of the most unique amusement parks that I have ever seen. These refurbished salt mines offer a wide range of things to do; the entertainment is abundant and different at each location. Trip Advisor and Travel Guide Romania rate these underground …

Peace, Joy, and Faith

A peaceful and joyful life is obtainable and so rewarding. Living this way is a choice which can be done through discipline and faith. When I spend my time learning more about this topic I am filled with hope, passion for more, and strength. The following are the best ways to start being happier with …

Exercise for better days with MS

Last night I was feeling tired and sore pretty much all over, my back was especially causing me some discomfort. Instead of just dealing with the pain, or taking medication, I decided to stretch with some of my favorite music. My stretching shortly turned into a yoga and dance session followed by an ab, upper …

A Bible Talk About Happiness

  Being happy isn't something that just happens; it is a result of things you do, say, feel, and think. We don't get to be happy all the time, and that is okay, so long as we push for our next moment of happiness. Don't get stuck in a slump and think it is alright …

Berry Cakes

To start, I want to show you the website to something I found when I was nearly ready to post this. https://cakebreak.org.uk/how-your-support-helps/ The MS Society, located in the UK, allows bakers to bake for a cause; the money saved from these baked goods go to MS research and development. I would like anyone reading this, who …

Post Share: Dizzy on MS: What is MS? — Dinosaurs, Donkeys and MS

This post from Heather well-covers the topic of what MS actually is, it is very informative and she managed to make it a fun read! If you haven't been to her site, please be sure to stop by, you will be pleased for sure! Her non-threatening way of communicating something like MS is a true …

Post Share: Cog Fog and Brain Zaps?! — Tripping Through Treacle

May 30th is "World MS Day", and I found out just yesterday, so I read up on some posts about MS. Working together to spread awareness is the goal, so I hope to accomplish this by sharing this great post from Jen. Her recap of the MS symptoms is very informative and accurate. I have …