2018 - A Year in Review

It's always nice to take a few moments and look back at how scary  how much fun you had during the year.

I thought I would list some high lights of 2018 here on Scary Journey.

After several million visits to the car dealer, I ended up having to leave my car there and was given a loaner for a week.  The loaner provided quite a bit of excitement at our house, including running out of gas on a really cold night.

We had another visit from our dear, old friend, It Wasn't Me.  I would like to say it's great when he/she visits, but, honestly, these visits create headaches and most importantly, messes that need to be cleaned up.  A fight usually breaks out.   Let's just hope that It Wasn't Me decides to go elsewhere in 2019.

Alexa came to live with us.  Of course, it's the deaf Alexa.  Her hearing has somewhat improved, but, she does have a little attitude now.

You learned about my hoarding abundance of dental floss.   I'm slowly trying to work through my supply.  Let's just say there will not be any dental floss purchases in 2019.

I talked a lot about Random Acts of Kindness.  I even brought up a little Pay it Forward.  Of course, I couldn't leave it on a nice note.  I had to include RT's story about paying it forward that occurred many years ago.

We had some losses during the year.  RIP

Free Freddie
the can opener
Larry, the Laundry Basket

We will miss all of you.

We talked about Famous Birthdays.  Which famous celebrity shares your birthday?  We all know who shares mine.....

We learned a lot about My Weird Dog.  Me escorting him out to the yard so he can do his business.  Not realizing that he will be this weird because he is born on the Ides of March.  I think I might be the one who needs help.  I'm the weird one because I support all of these things that Pippen does and accept them as normal.

Alex graduated High School  I almost didn't make it.  I mean, first getting all choked up, remembering him growing up.  Oh, and the numerous rides to and from the high school due to someone missing the bus......

We learned about my

Texting
Pet
Peeve.
It still drives
Me
crazy!

Oh, and my other pet peeve.  RT keeping his phone on silent.  Gotta love that when you are trying to get a hold of him!

By the way, the paper towels have been granted some freedom.  There was quite a bit of discussion prior to their release.  So far, things are going OK.  I don't think they will have to go back into the federal protection system.   I'll keep you posted.

I gave you a little taste of the Top 10 things I can't live without.  My first (and only) Top 10 List.  The list still stands.  Maybe I'll come up with another Top Ten List for 2019?  My Favorite Pens.  Or, even better,  My Favorite Hotel Pens.

We learned that RT "accidentally" blocked my texts on his phone.  I think I'm still blocked on his phone because not all of my texts get answered.

We also learned about my families fear of the grocery store.  They complain that there's no food in the house, but, no one wants to take that big step and actually step foot in a grocery store and purchase some food.  Maybe 2019 will be the year where they take that leap and put "go to the grocery store" on their list of things to try.

I enlightened you about RT's love of doing yard work in 90F heat.  Why do all that strenuous work when it's a little cooler out?  Wait until it's so hot that they issue a warning telling you to stay inside, where it's cooler.

I put together a little "How To" for chip clips.   Of course my family is probably waiting for a video.   I'll have RT work on that right after he completes the "How to Make Ice" video.

Who could forget my numerous trips to the DMV?  Thanks to my brother (I won't mention your name here....) I had to go hang out at the DMV several times just to get my Drivers License renewed.  I was there so much, that we all became friends.  I'm having lunch with them next week!  (I'm just kidding on that last part)

I took you along on my many adventures at work.  Making Ice Cream, making Moon Dough and my retail problem stories.  Who can forget me, dumpster diving?  Yea.....it's time.

I filled you in on my Large Print Book reading.  I CAN SEE (AND HEAR).  It's just easier to find the book you want to read in the Large Print section.

You enjoyed hearing about RT's Pokemon addiction.  He has sold the majority of the cards and does not lock himself up in the office anymore searching for new ones.  Well, not that I know of?  Has anyone seen him, lately?

We now have a Family Shirt.  You're welcome, everyone.  I do have plans for a new shirt.  One that all the kids will enjoy wearing.  What will it say?    "I'm only here for the pizza."

We made some great food this year!  Well, I made some great food.

Here's what I made this year:

Vegan Meatballs
Waffles
Chickpea and Dumpling Soup
Thai Coconut Curry Soup
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Vegan Jambalaya
Vegan Chocolate Chip Blondies
Chick Pea Salad Sandwich
Vegan Brownies
Kale Chips (and Tom's recipe is in there, too!)
Chia Pudding
Blueberry Pie
Blueberry Muffins
Mushroom Green Bean Stir Fry
Black Bean Brownies
Tasty Lentil Tacos
Cuban Style Black Beans
Deep Dish Cookie Pie
Moroccan Couscous and Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Moroccan Chicken
Classic Hummus

When I type it all out, I guess we did cover quite a bit this year!

Thanks for sticking around.  It's been a scary  crazy  fun year!  Looking forward to see what 2019 has in store for me.


Happy New Year!



By the way, I didn't hand write this post.  I couldn't find a pen.