The Sojourner

@TheSojourner (62688)

United States

Joined myLot 8 years ago

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Frugal Living: Them Bones, them Bones! And other cost savers

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 6h

Today was a rather frugal day. Of course, I spent no gasoline, while traversing nearly 5 miles! Yesterday was a bit more costly, as we needed to buy food for Cooper ($55+), though it should last for a couple of months. As well, I...

cheap eats with leftovers

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4 days into the challenge and more than 15 miles!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 8h

Today was the 4th day of Taji100 (100 miles for the month of February), and, like yesterday, it was raining, though not quite as hard. I was feeling really dragged down emotionally today, and I saw it in my face this morning....

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Saturday afternoon--Time for me ease on down the road

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 16h

It's just after noon time and I'm getting ready to get out there and hit the pavement. It's raining again today, but I can't let that stop me. The nice thing about walking, when it's not on a treadmill or on a track, is that...

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Walking when it's miserable...Find a way! Added a couple more miles this afternoon

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 3 Feb

Today was day 3 of Taji 100, and I struggled just a little bit. It was raining heavily all day, cold, and I just didn't look forward to getting out there and doing anything. I know that many who participate are super gung-ho,...

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Friday morning, and RGD arrived about an hour ago

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 3 Feb

It appears that "I'll be there early, so we can get started early," means something much different to RGD than it does to me. Apparently, he has changed his definitions and practices in the years that I have known him. I...

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Thursday night musings: A little bit of this and that

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 2 Feb

I just hit the wrong button and deleted everything that I had written for tonight. So, I'm going to make this a lot shorter! LOL I've already accounted today for my walking exercise and my meals. I really want February to be a...

thursday night

good night

musings

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Frugal and Healthy Eating: Another Vegetarian Dinner

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 2 Feb

When I am in a place where I'm trying to watch what I eat in order to lose some weight, I try to eat more vegetarian meals. This also helps me to save some money. However, the cost of foods right now are making it a little...

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Cooper wasn't happy with me today.

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 2 Feb

I really need to start walking more, and walking with Cooper is not conducive to getting my miles in. Now, I did take him out but he slows me down a lot and I can't get things done as I need to! This afternoon, I went out by...

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2 Feb: Large midday meal and plans to walk

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 2 Feb

Even though I was awake early, it took me a while to get moving today. Cooper and I have been out for a one mile walk, but I am going to go out later by myself to try and get a few more miles in. Before we left, I had a minneola...

walking

lunch

midday check in

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Ending the day with a total of 3.66 Miles

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 1 Feb

It is nearly 9:00 p.m. and I'm about ready to go upstairs, jump into the shower, and get ready for bed. Cooper is already conked out on the couch. We ended up with three walks under our belts, for a total of 3.66 mi/5.89 km...

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Healthy, low calorie dinner tonight

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 1 Feb

As I try to jump start this month's healthy eating, I'm trying to get as much vegetable as I can. I'm trying to limit the amount of carbs that I eat, so sometimes I can make a healthy substitute like I did tonight. I had cooked...

healthy eating

low calorie

frugal living

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First walk of the day and then lunch

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 1 Feb

Cooper and I took a 30 minute walk for a total of 1.71 miles. That's approximately 2.75 km, for those who don't want to find the conversion rate on their own! There will be more walking today, but that's a good...

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2023 Health, Fitness & Weight Journey--One month & a couple of pounds down; February begins

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 1 Feb

I do not make New Year Resolutions, but I do try to assess where I am in various aspects of my life, and do my best to find ways to improve or account for them for myself. I like to keep a running total, and look at it...

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The last day of the month of January 2023

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 31 Jan

It's the last day of January, and I can hardly believe it. Maybe it has gone by so quickly, because I was gone for 9 days? Or, maybe, it's just because time passes more quickly as we get older. I can tell that the days are...

tuesday

cooper

the moon

last day of the month

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Healthy, Frugal Living w/a splurge now and then

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 31 Jan

On the day each month that I go in for my monthly injection treatment early in the morning, I stop afterward to Lone Star Donuts, the new donut shop in my area. I tried to keep it to one time a month for that splurge. I certainly...

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Early start on Tuesday at the Cancer Center

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 31 Jan

I had my alarm set for 6:30, though I didn't get out of bed until nearly 7:30 a.m. I really wish that I could get on interrupted sleep, but I was up two or three times in the middle of the night. Cooper wasn't crazy about having...

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My Indian-Inspired vegetarian meal, complete with Naan!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 30 Jan

I wrote about two of the dishes I made earlier, and that I made naan for the first time. I just wanted to share a photo of my entire meal: Spiced spinach and potatoes Basmati rice Cucumber and tomato raita Naan Everything was...

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Naan: I made it for the first time!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 30 Jan

I was going to go out to Trader Joe's to buy a package of naan, but didn't really want to go out in the cold weather. Nor did I want to spend the money for a package of naan. I keep hearing about how inexpensive and easy it is to...

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I'll be going vegetarian today

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 30 Jan

As I have never been to India, I've learned most of what I've done on my own, or what I could Garner from talking to the people I've met over the years. Tonight, I'm opting for a vegetarian meal. I will have some leftover for the...

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For anyone who has ever rescued an animal!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (62688) • United States 30 Jan

I've been getting all kinds of unexpected packages in the mail recently. I know who they're from, but they are "just because" gifts. Last week, I got a package from the Wacoal company with a bra and four pair of underpants. They...

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