Showing posts with label recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label recipes. Show all posts

23 October 2015

hi pumpkins. Much happened since the last time i had written in my blog. I had said i don't need to write anymore but i was wrong. I finally found time to write a few lines again. Writing is a kind of psychotherapy and i have just realised it. So i'll write as often as possible. I have finished studying german literature and i keep on to a master degree on literature. Studying keeps my mind young. I love that. Last year i got a lesson on relationships and friendships. Life brought such situations that the real friends are the one that are left in my life. There are always people that take advantage of us. And we call them friends because we can't directly recognise the "friend" mask they're wearing. But here comes the time, when masks collapse and people reveal their true self. It pains, but it also brings relief. I also met some interesting people. Few of my teachers became my friends and i'm honored. 
I was a gym addict. I am no more. I set other priorities. I even changed some habbits. I got a bad one, i smoke. Rarely but i do. I set the goal of quitting it. I need to start running again. That will help me to quit smoking. 
I need to change my job, i need a new professional environment. I need more teaching. poverty is increasing around us. I need to give, love, knowledge, strength. Who could imagine, what was coming. The ugly economical situation in Greece, coming refuges, reminded us what human means, what really matters. That we could be in their shoes from one day to another and lose everything. That is terrifying. I wish things were only getting better. I really pray for that. We need to hold on hope. 
Here are some interesting articles i found on the internet:
The weather dictates the music today. 
Have an amazing day and weekend. Love ya.


19 September 2014

Friday ramblings...

good morning lovelies.. what are you up to? i'm in an autumn mood.. a bit melancholic, in the mood of love and hope.. i plan my schedule... i hear my favourite radio, i had my hair cut eventually.. 

i believe that when you wish for change, change will find you... i have to start studying again.. time passes... there's so much to be filled in. The coming week has a lot of literature meetings i plan to attend. Margaret Atwood's talk is one of them. The german books i ordered are here, waiting for me to start reading.. among them is the scenario of Good bye Lenin film. Chill nights are also here and i love that. 
it feels so good to write for my blog again.. have a great weekend lovabies...i love you and think of you... xoxo

21 March 2014

things on my mind on Friday morning

hi pumpkins... how are you ?? i'm fine.. with a spring allergy but i can make it.. i'm still writing my first essay and i have 3 to go.. i should finish it some time soon. I have a deadline till 14th April.. i did a pause to write to you.. days come and go and i think about German, in German.. i'm completely absorbed by my essays.. But i miss body training.. I don't thonk that the situation will change soon.. Not since 14th of April.. Things i did last week..i went to the cinema and watched:

great Judie.. as always..
i enjoyed sushi with my friend Sophie, this girl is a treasure, went to the theatre, practised yoga and had teaching hours.. my kids move on and that gives me courage.. 
on Sunday night i drank beers with friends at my favourite place.. 


that is all for now.. have to go. i wish you have an amaziing weekend.. xoxo

6 March 2014

theatre and other things..

good morning lovabies... i hope you are having a great time. exams are over and things are getting back to normal. ok things at work haven't changed a bit... the same bad environment.. but i pretend it doesn't exist.. since i cannot fix it, i try to stay out it. Yesterday i went to a japanese restaurant and i enjoyed sushi. I haven't eaten sushi so far.. i really enjoyed it. i'm going to, from now on...i loved it, it's really delicious and it doesn't make the stomach feel heavy like mediterranean dishes.. 
i enjoyed theater lately.. i have seen a lot of performances this winter.. Theater is a magical world, modern or classical gives education, joy, motivates thinking, cultivates... Go!! don't miss a chance to see a performance. Opera, dance, theater, anything.. it makes me a whole new person..
i know i don't write often. the truth is i have changed priorites and i cannot catch up everything. but i really miss writing to you.. have the best time ever... i'll be back soon.xoxo

15 October 2013

Tuesday ramblings..

Good morning pumpkins....
The flu is over, thank God and i'm back to my daily routine. i got a manicure, had some teaching hours, visited friends. Today is a reiki day. I'm ready to open my heart and mind to new visions.. it was an enlighting weekend after all. You believe, you know someone, but you don't. You think you know what's going on but in fact you don't have the tiniest idea... There comes a day when everything changes. And you have to think over, perhaps change attitude.. and that needs courage.. That's what i realised the past days... 
I also watched "Milk".. amazing movie on rasism..great to watch..


got to go pumpkins.. take care of yourselves..love you..

9 October 2013

flu thoughts

good morning pumpkins... i'm under blankets... the flu got worse.. but i feel good because so many friends sent me their wishes  to get better throug facebook... love you guys...i slept many many hours, more than 10, i needed it.. then i made coffee and started reading middlemarch of Elliot. Great story, big book but i cannot wait to keep on reading...
what are you up to today? i'm staying in, no teaching, or training, need to get back strength.. i think i pushed myself too hard. so here comes DVDs und books...love you..xoxo

20 August 2013

On Tuesday


good morning lovelies.. i'm at the office trying to keep my eyes open. i had a very bad sleep yesterday. I was staying at a friend's house last night, she was having a nightmare and her screaming woke me up suddenly in the night. i couldn't sleep the rest of the night. I was hearing weird noices and when the morning light came through the window i got up. i drank a coffee but i believe i need another cup. we went to the cinema last night and watched Hitchcock with Anthony Hopkins. Very good movie.. I think this movie and her personal problems were the cause of the nightmare. It was also a night of high temperature. i need to get back home early today in order to get some sleep. i have to study, arrange an appointment for a new teaching and start searching for a new gym. 

 

got to go now, duty calls. i have no news at work and as older say: "no news, good news".. i'm on steam to see what's coming. Am I in or out after 13 years in this job..i'm waiting and praying for the best, the most suitable for me to happen. i need a change though..love you pumpkins.. cross your fingers for me. you have my warmest hug. xoxo

26 July 2013

happy weekend

The activities we loved to do as children are things that can still set our hearts free. When we were young, our lives were less complicated and carefree; we did what was in our hearts and not what we thought we should do. Being in our adult world we often forget what things truly feed our soul. Letting ourselves play, however, harkens back to simpler times when we felt unfettered and did what felt best for us. As we recollect what our bodies and minds needed back then,we begin to realize that we also need the same things in the present in order to fill our lives with joy. Evoking your sense of play today will allow you to bring the best of your childhood into your present life.ΟΜ

good morning pumpkins. have a great weekend. i had an amazing time last night, i spent time with family, ate junk food and played a game with questions. the questions involved history, cinema, geography and every day life.. we had such fun.. i had to shake up my mind to wake up knowledge.. i gave a promise to myself.. from now on i'll take challenges without fear. No more fear... look straight in the eye.. 

i went to the doctor for my throat. I should be careful. otherwise my voice will obtain chronic problems. I take medication and should speak as less as possible. the worst is i cannot sing.. i never was a great singer but now.. we'd better not touch this matter, or ears will pain. 

your mission for this weekend: HUG with no reason..

i'll be back soon. xoxo

12 July 2013

happy weekend

good morning pumpkins... how are you today? i'm feeling fine. My boss is out of town today, that means no yelling, no stress, no hurry. i'll just enjoy the peace of the coming hours, like a melody..
i wish you a very exciting weekend.. i'm going to spend it with family and friends. Yesterday i left the gym late at night, we were talking about what we can do to keep it open. The municipality authorities want to close it down. But we fight, for the first time i think we will win.. I promise i'll never give up hope.. 
Priority 1: Learn...so much to study.. the clock is ticking... 
love ya.. sooo much. xoxo

2 July 2013

good morning


i love Little Prince.. good morning lovabies.. thank God the heat has reduced the last days.. it was unbearable. i keep on training though, but i try to fully hydrate my body... here you can find a 30 minutes programme for a killer body summer workout. 
Other interesting things: 
remember: Learning to love ourselves in our present state is a powerful tool for regaining our peace of mind. Our constant desire to always want to outdo ourselves is something that tends to push us to unhealthy limits. Being able to rest and heal ourselves, however, first begins with a shift in our attitude toward who we are. If we can recognize the treasure that we are on a more fundamental level, we will be more able to let go of our need to exert ourselves and release into the joy and wonders of what our lives are in the present. Putting your energy into yourself positively today will reenergize and revitalize you in the best way possible OM


have an amazing day!! :-)

17 June 2013

advices...

Good morning lovabies.. i had a happy time in Skyros island. i'll be soon back with photos.. Here is some advice for now..
freeze correctly , stop telling yourself , being sexy with men

30 May 2013

hi everyone.. a big big hug and a great smile from me straight to you.. how are you feeling today? what are you up to?? I feel the energy flowing through my entire body.. here are some interesting posts:
practising yoga to start the dayyummi spaghettispring saladfor the love of roller coasters
i'll be back soon. love you..

22 April 2013

"frozen" play... and other thoughts

good morning pumpkins.. HAPPY WEEK. how are you feeling today?? Spring came to stay in Athens and the weather is sweeter.. .. i had a great weekend. i haven't stayed in much and i didn't do much cleaning. Just the necesary. On Saturday i got a teaching conference to attend, where i have met interesting people and heard important stuff about teching.. basically the key words are inspiration and motivation... to have and share.. and self confidence... Teachers need self confidence.. other way little monsters will ear you up alive... 
The conference finished at the afternoon. My friends-colleaques and i had taken food, found an peaceful place among trees and made a small picnic. Picnic in the heart of Athens was a little weird... People here aren't used to something like that. In other Metropoles may that happen but it's rare for Athens.. Many were staring at us like we were alliens... it was really fun.. Then we went to the theatre to watch Frozen. Amazing story. The performance was great.. you can watch a small video of the rehearsals below. 



After that we returned to my place, ate and got ready to go out.. we went to a small rock bar, here , near my home. We had some drinks, talked, stayed there until late.. I met some old friends there, which i haven't seen for long. It was sweet and bitter...
other thoughts for my lovelies.. advice.. advice 
the worst critic comes from ourselveslimoncello macaroons , picking up your luxurieshow not to steal others time amd yoursthe kind of friend i want ,it's difficult to do everythingtry something by yourself

got to go now.. work is waiting..... many many hugs and kisses. xoxo

29 March 2013


hi pumpkins. have a great coming weekend.. i'll be quick because i have much to do at work and studying.. below you'll find some advice and other interesting posts from blogger friends to make your life easier and shiny..
be present , love storyfoods to make your skin shinediscover your dream careeryou are significant, remember ityummi recipes..

so come out  and shine.. show people how great you are.. love you... hugs and kisses..


3 January 2013


Good morning pumpkins. I'm eenjoying morning stillness at the office. It's so quite i think i'm hearing whispers. Drinking coffee i was thinking that i've had it with long resolution lists. If you check my posts the past years you'll find some. So no more resolution lists from now on. I'm happy as i am and i'll try to stay happy. That's it. 
I was wandering in the internet and i tracked following interesting posts and a yammi recipe so here they go: 

 Recipe by Our best bites

1 tomato, diced (seeds removed)
1 tablespoon minced onion
1-2 tablespoons fresh minced basil or 1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
kosher salt
black pepper
1 tablespoon light mayo
1 tablespoon light sour cream or plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons pesto
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and a little zest
1 cup shredded or diced cooked chicken breast, about 4 ounces
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce or spinach leaves
2 torillas, flat breads, rolls, pitas, etc.
Combine diced tomato, onion, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Combine mayo, sour cream, pesto, lemon juice and a few grates of the lemon zest. Stir mixture and combine it with chicken and pine nuts, stirring until combined. Layer lettuce on torillas (or carb of choice), top with chicken mixture, and then bruschetta.
Serves 2 tortillas, or 12 mini pitas.
Nutritional Info (calculated using a 50 calorie tortilla wrap)
calories: 290 protein:23 g fat:15 g carbs: 15 g

My next target movies to watch  for the coming days : 

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love you.. sending you lots of kisses and hugs..

30 November 2012

yam yam

PUDDING COOKIES

1 1/2 sticks (or 3/4 cup) butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
2-1/4 cups flour
1-2 cups chocolate chips (or whatever add in you would like)

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Stir together flour and baking soda and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together.
Add in pudding package and beat until well blended.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Add flour mixture slowly until well incorporated.
Add chocolate chips or whatever add-in you chose.
Roll into 1″ balls and place on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350 F for 8-12 minutes.

Enjoy!

From: chef in training