Food & Drinks, Jibber Jabber

Geutelingen & Jumbo

I was planning to do a Too Good To Go purchase from the the baker this Sunday afternoon. But after taking a good look in the pantry, fridge and freezer, I decided not to.

D and I bought several bags of geutelingen this past Friday. And yesterday, we were running around in Jumbo supermarket like kids let free in a candy shop. Well, at least I was… 😛

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Being Human

Never Bored

D started his internship two weeks ago. Since then, the parents have called me twice to make sure that I am not bored to death…

The following list shows some of my activities from yesterday:

  • Changed, refreshed, and laundered beddings.
  • Jotted down numbers from electric meter, and inputted these into a spreadsheet.
  • Visited the weekly Thursday market.
  • Bought fresh bread from baker.
  • ATM withdrawal.
  • Refilled bird feeders.
  • Updated and analysed the finances of four people.
  • Emailed my decision to the law firm as regards a matter of administration.

And just like that, D got home while I was prepping dinner. I did not even have time to read the pile of magazines, go to the library, or plant the rest of the endive roots…

Bored? Never! I have not known boredom since I can read.

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Events, Food & Drinks, Health

Lent & Valentine

Today is Ash Wednesday. It is also Valentine’s Day.

February’s Tournée Minérale is ongoing. I have even started that a week earlier, in January. As of today, I will also try to avoid meat on Wednesdays and Fridays for the entire lent season.

Cutting down on alcohol and meat is good for my health, the food budget, and the environment. Win, win and win!

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Jibber Jabber, Simplify

Wait, Wait & Pause

Yesterday, my uncle helped me solve the year-long issue of an old SIM card replacement. Amen to that. Now, I wait for it to be sent to me.

This morning, I walked to the post office to send off certain important documents via registered mail. Though there was quite a long line of people, my turn came and the process went on smoothly and quickly. Issue number two will reach the other party by tomorrow. All I have to do now, is wait.

At this moment, I am putting a pause on issue three. I need to think this one through. I need to know my options. Then, I will decide what is the best approach and actions to take.

Eating an elephant, one bite at a time…

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Wealth & Creativity

Creative Questions

For weeks, if not months, three major issues have been hovering above my head like the Sword of Damocles.

Things changed this week. D started his internship, we wake up early, and I have plenty of time alone to scheme and strategise. 😛

So, me being me with my endless questions, took action and just asked. My three major issues multiplied into many questions and remarks, targeting three different parties.

As of today, my creative questioning has resulted in some very promising replies. The swords are gradually turning into solutions. I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, simply because I have asked.

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Food & Drinks

Leek & Potato Soup

At lunch today, I finished up the last portion of the leek greens, potato and endive soup I made a few days ago.

On the kitchen stove, there is a fresh pot of leek and potato soup I made earlier this morning. This will be divided up into three portions – ready to be refrigerated when cool.

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Food & Drinks, Health

Kiwifruit Experiment

Recently, I have been introducing the kiwifruit into my daily diet. I want to know if the fruit will actually be able to improve my sleep. This is part of the process of current-me taking care of my future-self.

It has been more than a week since I started this kiwifruit-for-better-sleep experiment. I think I have been sleeping better, but cannot make any specific conclusions as of now. I am still at the early stage of this ‘food first’ solution.

We shall see in a few weeks from now.

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Belgium

Brand New Card

It is wonderful to be in possession of my new residence card, name corrected, and good for 10 years. I feel like I have gained a superpower or something… 😀

De F+ kaarten afgeleverd voor 11 oktober 2021 zijn 5 jaar geldig. De F+ kaarten afgeleverd sinds 11 oktober 2021 zijn 10 jaar geldig. 
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Belgium

Notice To Collect

Today, I received a notification by post informing me that my new residence card is ready to be collected.

Wow! The supposedly two-week wait is cut in half. This is Belgian efficiency at its best.

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