Random Musings

Fast update I am unhappy I am anxious I feel lonely even though yes I have friends and partners I feel angry, my fuse is a bit shorter than I like right now I feel stressed I don't feel valued I am in nearly constant pain I am always very very tired and will fall asleep if not in constant motion I find it hard to concentrate I am seeing (multiple) doctors twe're working on it see me for details I have also started -doing yoga -going to the gym -21 days of gratitude, sending notes to friends to let them know i value them see: http://amazonvisrandom.blogspot.com/2017/06/trying-to-be-happier.html that doesn't seem to be helping so may try the post a positive thing each day? I tried, and discontinued -headspace meditation app -melatonin just left me groggy the next day many suggestions I got were to do repetitive mindless activities to help with the anxiety, but my life is full of those (tea packing)? and I tend to obsess easily so I am not sure tho...

What are the five key steps that we can take each day to increase our experience of happiness? 1) Bring gratitude to mind: Write down three NEW things that you are grateful for each day 2) Journal: About a positive experience you’ve had recently for two minutes once a day 3) Exercise: Engage in 15 minutes of mindful cardio activity 4) Meditate: Watch your breath go in and out for two minutes a day and 5) Engage in a random, conscious act of kindness: Write a two-minute positive email thanking a friend or colleague, or compliment someone you admire on social media Do these steps for 21 days, and you will begin to see a lasting shift in your mindset towards more positivity. So I am doing #3 and #5

So I tried Plated https://goo.gl/photos/DfVPeSVPR5J8dPV19 I liked the way it was packaged. I was a little disappointed at how squished and icky the arugula was and how brown the cauliflower was. I very much liked the selection of menu options (far superior and more interesting than Home Chef, on par with Blue Apron). I enjoyed the format of the recipe cards, on par with Home Chef. I found the website easy to use. You can get 2 dinners a week up to 7 dinners per week for 2 to 4 people. The filtering is OK but not as nice as Home Chef for allergies and preferences. It is awesome they have dessert add-ons! The meals were easy to make, less than an hour each, and tasted great. This is a contender to replace Blue Apron - I will need to consider cost between the two.

So, The food It was good/tasty, but not terribly unique or novel The portions were diet sized - I would have ended up eating a dessert has we not made both meals (4 meals total) to feed 3 people. I was disappointed in the need for specific odd sizes of cookery - not an issue I can recall running into with Blue Apron. So I fudged it. I forgot pictures of the french toast! Anyway. I think this box is better for beginners to the kitchen. https://goo.gl/photos/vrBrpMc1XRQNQtLp8 As I stated before though I much prefer their directions and website, so too bad Blue Apron couldn't use their software and backend!

Current: Blue Apron Canceled: Home Chef Try meal kit below: Take Out Kit hellofresh deliverlean Take out kit terra's kitchen ( Use code GOTK35  and  Save $35 Off  your first order.) Plated PlateJoy Munchery Magic Kitchen delivers pre-made, healthy frozen meals that are ready to heat and serve.  http://fhands.com/ctNTqy5  (magickitchen.com) Bistro MD takes the stress out of healthy cooking with well-balanced meals delivered weekly to help you keep your diet on track.  http://fhands.com/72d7Svh  (bistromd.com) If you want to go locally I found this article ( http://fhands.com/kYUwIZf  (roanoke.com) that lists several options including Fetch Roanoke (fetchvirginia.com) and Food Prep Service Roanoke (fpsroanoke.com). Green Chef Sun Basket Peach Dish ChefDay Din Veestro Hamptons Lane Purple Carrot Chef'd - spoon university Freshly Chef'd Fresh Realm gobble sakara marley spoon handpick take out kit foodsti...

Blue Apron versus Home Chef I have been a user of Blue Apron since 2013 I am happy with it. It has improved over the years as well. But I am never one to leave well enough alone. Today I got my first Home Chef delivery. Here is my initial thoughts. More to follow after cooking the meal. Website: Blue Apron is easier to navigate Delivery Schedule: Both allow you slight flexibility in delivery day of week Food Choices: 11 choices at Home Chef, 6 at Blue Apron Blue Apron appears to have more vegetarian choices, Home Chef allows you to filter the options presented (vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free) which seems best for people with specific diets, Home Chef also offers smoothies and fruit baskets as two add ons. Blue Apron offers a monthly wine pairing add on. Home Chef allows you to get 2+ meals per week., chosen each week. Blue Apron only allows a fixed 3 meals for 2 people each or 2/4 meals for 4 people each per week. I do prefer the food selections on ...

Why you should invest in having good software, not let legacy software rot 6/3 Try upgrading to first class during online checking at least 3 times to first class, get lots of errors - see 2 pending $50 on my credit card now (6/4) but so far luckily only one email receipt for $50, I hope the other clears out and does not post. Finally get email and print boarding pass, only get first leg of flight not second (first class). Both in printed and in email PDF. 6/4 Check in at airport to get second boarding pass and check bag. Told I do NOT have first class, and ask them to check repeatedly. They apparently check and then I have to pay for bag and remove 5 lbs (55 lb bag but allowed 70 if first but since “not first” have only 50) "First and Business Class, AAdvantage ® Executive Platinum and oneworld ® Emerald members can check baggage up to 70 lbs / 32 kgs at no extra cost." https://www.aa.com/.../travel.../baggage/checked-baggage.jsp They print tags, I...