It is our last gathering for the end of the year, and this year we're having our Christmas brunch at Tulip's. All six of us were there, including guests.
We had a good time, passing gifts around and sharing stories. We thank the staff of Tulip's for a wonderful time. I do hope we could return there for another brunch, like to celebrate milestones, birthdays.
Hey Journeyers!
Well, I never thought that I would see the day when our town would have one of these in it.
Let me lay out the back story here. Back in 2019, our town lost one of its treasured historical places. The Mayville diner was established back in 1947. It was a wonderful place filled with history, memories, and many families. Workers met for good meals and fun times. Behind it is the large sledding hill, where many kids meet up during the winter season.
Now, after six years of being a vacant lot, the town finally agreed to place there, a Tim Hortons.
That's right, journeyers, we have a Tim Hortons in town.
The build started back in mid-August. The completion and opening will hopefully be by the end of the week or next week.
Happy Halloween, Blessed Samhien!!!
Hope that everyone is or had a good holiday.
Today, besides work, I also participated in this year's annual Trunk n Treat at my church. I couldn't last year cause of work, but with this job, I was able to join the fun.
I had a setup of an elf's cove with treasure to pass out to the kids, alternatives to candies, such as collector gems, pirate coins, glowsticks, and squish toys. We all had fun, even got the chance to see my nephew and hold him for a bit, while he wore a cute little cow costume.
Looking Both Ways
Janus, the Roman god of thresholds, provides an appropriate focus for reflection when you are embarking upon a new phase in your life. He is often depicted with two faces - one of a child looking forward into the future and one of a bearded old man looking back into the past. Visualize yourself standing in a doorway, on the threshold of your new venture. Standing beside you is Janus. Looking behind you, survey your past and ask the old face of Janus to recount the most important lessons you have gathered from your previous experiences. Then look forward and ask the young face of Janus for some positive energy for the future. Encouraged by his hopefulness, set out on your journey.
Note: Hoping these help you all, my Journeyers, as we all reflect during our everyday lives.
SHOUT OUT!!!
Wishing my wonderful mother a happy, blessed 68th birthday!!
The Ancient Paths
Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies, and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.
-Jeremiah 6:16
Meeting the Morning
Each soul must meet the morning sun, the new, sweet earth, and the Great Silence alone!
-Ohiyesa (1858-1939)
Welcoming the Dawn
In many spiritual traditions dawn - when the world is at its most peaceful - is regarded as an ideal time for meditation. Just before dawn, go outside and find a place to sit and watch the sunrise. As the sun emerges above the horizon, fill your awareness with the brightening hues of the sky and rejoice in the beauty of the new day. Feel the golden rays of the sun warm your face and allow hope to fill your heart and refresh your spirit. You have started the day well.
Hey Journeyers!
Well, here it is, as promised, my very first book review.
I have so many to choose from, past readings and present. But, for my first book review, I've decided to present the newest and latest book, which I'm so obsessed with since I got into the TikTok series. I'm so into it that when it first came out, I got the Kindle version first. Followed by the Audible. Then, as a birthday gift from my mother, she got me the paperback copy (that now my bestie is borrowing and having a fit that the second book isn't out yet. Like me. Patience is a virtue).
So, if anyone was in any form of customer service, they would appreciate this. It's funny, heartbreaking, and romantic. Written by a wonderful TikTok creator, who took her creative content and turned it into a great best-selling book.
For Whom the Belle Tolls is the prequel of the TikTok series Hell's Belles by the creator See.Ya.Later, better known as Jaysea Lynn.
Within the book, it shows how a mortal soul named Lily wanders down to hell and creates the 'hellp desk.' Meet up with a demon prince, with whom she hit it off, and both adopted a cute kid in a shark onesie.
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Hey Journeyers, Happy October!
Yup, spooky season is now upon us, as well as the changing of the seasons, the leaves turning, and a ton of craft shows are popping up selling handmade crafts for the upcoming holiday seasons.
This year, I'm gonna try to attend a show with my mother down in North Clymer.
It's going to take place on October 18th, starting at 9am til 3pm. It's being held in the Event Center out on RT 474.
Come down and check things out. Who knows, you might find something of interest.
Good morning Journyers, hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday.
Today, I'm sharing a new coffee recipe that both my husband and I have been drinking that's been helping us.
A while back, I gifted my husband the forgotten Apothecary book that's been a big hit throughout social media.
On page 92, there is Metabolic Coffee. It consists of brewed coffee, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon. With options of pepper, coconut oil, and sweeter.
Instructions:
Add 1/2 tsp turmeric for anti-inflammatory properties & a pinch of pepper to enhance the curcumin in the turmeric for the fat-burning benefits
Incorporate 1/2 tsp cinnamon to help regulate blood sugar, and good for that earthy taste
Then introduce 1/4 tsp of ginger for digestive benefits
You can also, as an option to add coconut oil for extra energy
Addition of sweetener or flavored creamer to taste
Enjoy!
6 large Vidalia onions
6 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup milk
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley for garnish
chopped onions-in heated pan, take half the butter and half the onions, saute til translucent
repeat with rest of butter and onions
combine with flour to make rue
add broth, simmer for 10 minutes
add cream and milk
blend all til smooth
serve and enjoy
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That's right, Journeyers, today was my 45th birthday.
Of course, as a tradition in my family, I was taken out for breakfast by my parents. We went out to Tulip's, where my mother gifted me with a beautiful zodiac music box. Plus, my mother took my request seriously when I stated that I don't want a cake this year, but a cookie.
Unfortunately, I had work, but my husband, being the sweet guy he is, took me out to lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, the Dutch Village out of Clymer. There, while waiting for our meals, he snuck away, only to return with one of the servers who was holding one of their massive cinnamon rolls with a candle in it.
Today, I met up with my best friend, Rach, to check out the newest cafe in town, Tulip's.
It's a cute little place that's actually up the road from me and across the road near the curve. Funny thing about this place, it used to be a house that once belonged to a close friend of my parents. Then it was turned into a seasonal restaurant called "House on the Hill." Now it's a Brunch house, which will be open year-round, after being closed for nearly three years or more (can't remember when it was last open).
So beautiful and spacious. Choice between indoor and outdoor seating. Farm to table concept ranging from breakfast to lunch favorites (not alcohol service yet).
Evening Journeyers, how's it going?
Can't believe it's already June. The year is flying by quickly as we have reached the halfway mark.
But anyway, it's that time of year for New York State TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) State Recognition Days, or SRD. This year, we're at Batavia, New York, within the Batavia Downs conference hall. My mother and I were the only ones who attended this year, and funny enough, we were staying at the Red Roof Inn, where my husband and I got stranded back in 2019 after an accident with a deer. Even more ironic, we were in the exact same room he and I were in during that time.
So, we had a good time, not so lucky at the casino this time around, but still had a great time seeing TOPS friends, listening to guest speakers, including the president of Batavia Downs, who was the past mayor of Buffalo, and the stunning Lola, a retired Vegas showgirl (the exact one from the infamous song, "Copacabana (at the Copa)."
I prefer to weigh myself in the morning after I wake up; this way, it's before I have breakfast or the first sip of coffee.
But the two forms of reports I received shocked me, one was a brief summary, while the other was a more detailed version with suggestions for improvements if needed.So, in my opinion, at the moment, it is
Around President's Day weekend, Mayville had its annual Winterfest once more. But this year, wow.
Been so busy adjusting to my new role and job up at Tops Market that I haven't had a chance to be on. So, allow me to get us all caught up as to what's been happening.
Febuary 3rd was my final day working at Dollar General. Technically, I was supposed to finish the Friday earlier, but my manager held me on for three extra days to work with a new worker, getting her caught up as to what to do before handing my keys over to her.
With that taken care of, I am now mostly focusing on my work in the deli department, relearning deli protocols from my convenience store days in the early 2000s. The only difference is that they have a promissory for the chicken and a deep fryer.
My hours are also different from those of Dollar General, so that is also a big change for me, going from full-time to part-time, but I am not complaining. In fact, I am actually enjoying the change; this way, I can focus on myself. Something I was unable to do, for some time. Also, it's not far for me to travel, unlike the 20 miles round trip I had to do almost daily. Saving me on gas and wear an tear to my car.
Evening journeyers how is everyone today. I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend.
Went to work at Dollar General afterwards, spoken with my manager, he wasn't happy that I was leaving, especially over the fact the week before, one of my coworkers quit instantly. But he doesn't blame me for my decision.
With everything that's been happening over the past months, it was a time to make a change for the better.
So, this is the new beginning for me, a new change hopefully for the best. We'll see.
Well journeyers, just as the title stated.
I got a new job.
After 7 years working for Dollar General, 5 of those years being an assistant manager with no prospects of promotion, plus the pressing of micromanaging from the District Manager, it was time to find something new. Around the time of Christmas, actually I started to put in applications around.
Tops Market uptown, called and set up an interview earlier today. Was on edge throughout the interview and the wait that followed. Been too long since I've done such.
Around 5 this afternoon, i got the call from the Manager of Tops, setting up the following Monday for orientation and congratulating me on getting the job.
Sure, I will be receiving less than what I was in Dollar General, just by a dollar, which is funny. Plus, less hours, something I need to adjust to. Since I'm so used to working up to 40 hours, now my hours range from 16 to 32.
We'll see how Monday goes. I'll be putting in my two weeks, and cause of that, there's no conflict of interest now for the work, I can do both jobs til the end of my resignation.
Til then journeyers, have a good night.
Healing Oracle Card: "Choice" I choose serenity, light, and positive energy. No matter what I go through, I choose happiness. I rise above fear and direct my thoughts to God.
Happy New Year, Journeyers!!!
I hope everyone is having a safe first day of the year and is recovering well from last night's celebrations.
Each year, I start a quarterly resolution, and this year is no different. I'm focusing on a job change because I'm tired of no changes happening. I'm also going to focus on myself once more.
