1/21/05

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Cheese Soup

4 chicken boullion cubes
1 cup grated carrots
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 cup celery, diced fine
1 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups potatoes, diced small
bacon bits or ham
1 quart water
1 package California Medley vegetables

          Bring boullion and water to boil.

• Add celery and onions and boil 15 minutes.
• Add carrots and potatoes, cover and boil 20 minutes.
• Add rest of ingredients and heat until hot.

The other day I read Jim’s entry entitled Dreams. It’s a subject that fascinates me. I wish I knew more about them, and not just someone’s interpretation of what they are. I have to settle for understanding that they are one of life’s mysteries.

So, I left a note saying something about my own dreams. I might have written this before in a diary entry. I have a reoccurring dream, in which I am flying, or gliding. In the beginning it was more of a flying through the air sort of feeling. Recently it has changed somewhat, so that now I tend to glide rather than fly.  In any case, it is the most wonderful feeling, and one that I would welcome each and every night. Wednesday night as I was falling asleep, I made a conscious effort to think about those dreams and the feeling they gave me. I’m always amazed when this actually works. And it did that night. I don’t remember much other than the feeling of gliding, but I do remember that there was an issue of balance. I had to be very aware of my balance, in order to optimize the glide effect. Balance had never come into play before, and now I wonder what sort of message it is that I’m missing. I think there are quite a few areas of my life that could use more balance.

I got my taxes prepared today. I’m glad it’s out of the way, and all that’s left to do is spend the return. On Cancun perhaps? Since the tickets were free, and so is the condo, I do believe I will be returning with some sweet souvenirs.

I have made a huge decision. I’ve started going to a chiropractor to see if she can help me with the bursitis I have in my right hip. I found someone who does not “crack” and that’s all-important to me. I’m going to go faithfully for a couple of months and then make up my mind if it’s helping. This is the first time I’ve gone to a chiropractor since my back surgery about 7 years ago. I’ve been too afraid to go, but this pain (especially at night) has pushed me to explore new options. I’ve also started taking Omega 3 at the chirolady’s suggestion.

We’re supposed to be getting 7 inches or so of snow tonight. I’m glad I have all my errands run, and I do believe that for the weekend, I’ll stay hold up here in my house. I’m going to make some vegetable/cheese/potato soup and

invite Justin over to take some home. I can’t for the life of me figure out how to cook for 1. Besides, I like giving away baked goods, and soups. They’re always a hit with friends and the kids.

Then tomorrow morning I should be able to try out my new winter boots. Found’em on Home Shopping.

*singing* “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”