Taking a Break

@just4him (306237)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
January 23, 2020 1:04pm CST
I've been at the computer since 3 this morning. I've had breakfast, made a pot roast that is cooking in the crockpot, finished a chapter of Legacy, and worked the notifications twice. It's time to take a break and let my mind enter the mindless realm of television before I come back for another round. I also need to get some steps in. It looks like it's going to be a heavy calorie day today, so I need to do something about that. The pot roast won't be ready for a few more hours and I need to eat now. At least that's what my stomach is demanding. I had a couple of snacks hoping it would help, but it seems I need more. I tried the salted caramel cookie bites. Good - heck yeah. It took will power not to reach in for another one. I had a chocolate bar instead. That usually takes care of the hunger. Not this time. I have apples, bananas, and cantaloupe. I'll take care of this hunger one way or another before the pot roast is done. What are you up to today? Here it's snowing and I couldn't be happier. Well, I could. It could be a blizzard out there. Yeah, I know, wishful thinking. Okay, tell me about your day while I find something to eat and something on the telly. Thanks for reading. I should be back later. I also want to get another chapter finished. The image is my snacks.
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PLETHOS
@Plethos (13560)
• United States
23 Jan 20
so far its a sunny 64* day here in the desert southwest of california.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
You're having a nice day.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
• United States
23 Jan 20
Hungry, hungry today hey? I have had days like that. Hard to resist the temptation and the nagging pangs of hunger. Sounds like you have had a wonderful day though.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
It has been good. The pot roast was delicious and I have at least two more meals in the crockpot.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jan 20
@porwest Yes, it does. I use mine a lot, but lately only for pot roast.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
• United States
25 Jan 20
@just4him I don't drag out the crock pot as often as I should. The food always turns out great and it's so easy.
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
23 Jan 20
Here is so cold but not snowing but freezing cold with some frost around the leaves and grass. Nothing much to do just enjoying mylotting
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
I didn't realize you were in Germany. I'm glad you're enjoying myLotting.
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
24 Jan 20
@just4him My homeland is Philippines but I live now with my husband in Germany
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
@m_audrey6788 How long have you lived in Germany?
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DianneN
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
24 Jan 20
What a delicious load of tasty snacks! I usually have one piece of fruit or popcorn when I’m reading.
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DianneN
@DianneN (246838)
• United States
25 Jan 20
@just4him That’s okay. It isn’t the healthiest of snacks unless it’s organic, and even that can be iffy.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jan 20
@DianneN It's the corn for me. I can't have corn on my diet and that includes popcorn. It's a shame too because corn is one of the vegetables I actually like.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
Aldi has great good for you snacks. Popcorn isn't on my diet. I wish it was because I love it.
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (27519)
• United States
24 Jan 20
Oh man a pot roast sounds really good. It's been a little bit since I have had one. Nothing going on around here, just waiting for my weekend to start about another 5 hours.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
That's going to be a slow 5 hours unless you have something to keep you busy. It's very good. Thank you.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
@Bensen32 That's great you can do that. The jobs I've had, it was cause for termination to go onto the Internet during work time.
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Bensen32
@Bensen32 (27519)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@just4him Yea, it is going to be a long 5 hours, it is really slow here at work today so I am using Mylot to pass the time. I'm getting paid really good to use Mylot right now
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Courtney Dutton
@MommyOfEli2013 (82002)
• Rupert, Idaho
23 Jan 20
Hope you got something to fill you up, and are enjoying a break. I am about to go get Eli from school soon...these three hours go by way too fast!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
Yes, they do. Yes, I had a cantaloupe wedge and an unsweetened applesauce cup before the pot roast was ready. My numbers right now are low.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
@MommyOfEli2013 I didn't. I found it ready about mid-afternoon.
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Courtney Dutton
@MommyOfEli2013 (82002)
• Rupert, Idaho
24 Jan 20
@just4him It will be better when he goes a full day, but I bet those 8 hours will fly by too. That's good that you had some things to hold you over....hopefully you didn't have to wait too long for your pot roast.
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Marlina
@marlina (154166)
• Canada
29 Jan 20
You must have been really hungry then.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Jan 20
I was. I kept it under control.
rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
23 Jan 20
I have been catching on my sleep. lol I am still sleepy but need to get up
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
23 Jan 20
@just4him thank you!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
I hope you have a good day.
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Erly Maglangit
@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Jan 20
Indeed, we all need a break to make heart stronger.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jan 20
Yes, we do.
Courtney
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Jan 20
Sorry you were so hungry today.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
It was all good as soon as I had the pot roast. I have plenty left over for today.
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Courtney
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@just4him thats good
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
23 Jan 20
I am having a break now and watching a movie on tv while Mylotting.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
That's great. It's good to unwind.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
24 Jan 20
@just4him yes, it was,
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
24 Jan 20
@just4him Wow, you were very busy and accomplished a lot being up so early. I can see why you need a break to relax. Yesterday I had to go out because had an appointment and had things to get done too.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
Yes, it was a busy day. I'm glad you got out and got things done.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
24 Jan 20
@just4him thanks Valerie.
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Simone
@Janet357 (75656)
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24 Jan 20
it's a feast to you there Miss Val:) i have mushroom with leeks and a little meat today plus rice and some yema bread.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
It sounds like you have a good meal. Thank you.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jan 20
Enjoy the roast. Raining here.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
It was delicious. I have more for tomorrow. I hope you need the rain.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
@CarolDM I hope it stops then and the, I was going to say the sun comes out, but looked outside. The moon then.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jan 20
@just4him Well we could use it but we are getting a little much now.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (85496)
• United States
23 Jan 20
I love a good lot roast; especially cooking in a crock pot with baby potatoes and carrots. I have mostly done house work and online work today.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
It was good. We all need to do housework.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111178)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Jan 20
I haven't had a pot roast in decades, I think I will try to make it one day.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
It's a great all in one meal.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (95189)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Jan 20
It warmed up enough I got outside some today. Glad you are getting more snow.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
I'm glad it was warm enough for you to get out. Thank you. It's still snowing. Love it!
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Mary Guice
@Elizaby (6901)
• Pensacola, Florida
24 Jan 20
Good luck on the trrly as a ggod bit that is on is the impeacement trial
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 20
I watched a movie from my collection. I'm not interested in the impeachment trial.
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Jan 20
I just finished reading a book. That's it.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306237)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 20
I hope it was a good book.
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