Today's the last day of 2020

Last year, this day headed to Mystic Lake Casino after dinner. There were many concerts and programs going on and regular parking lots of full. It took good 10 minutes to get to the parking lot, it was far from the buildings and was a cold day. Luckily, I had pants and warm jacket on. 

2020 finished so fast with covid, almost no travel and working from home. This was a tough year without travel but, lots of PTOs. There is always positive side of everything. After Tampa trip in February, I took one week off in July, October, November. I also took four Fridays off in September and another day off, that makes it a week. Then again two and half weeks in December. Every bit of saved up vacation and newly earned vacation had to be used else we would lose it. 

Basically, almost two months off this year and mostly were stay-cation, didn't go anywhere. This year, also spent time with only limited friends, no family visits and nothing. The plan to have my parents over also didn't happen. 

On the positive side, I did whole lot of cooking, got some rest for my wrist during all these times off. I walked a lot around my area, did others exercises too. Not to mention, this is the first time in many years, I didn't go to gym as it has been closed or due to pandemic. 

 Although 2020 was a tough year with different things, I have no complain. I hope 2021 will bring good things, hope to find peace, be happy, good sleep and many more things. Lets welcome 2021.

Who would have thought you can make cake from Greek Yogurt

I was just surfing the net to see if I can make a cake using cocoa powder, baking soda. While surfing, one thing led to another and I came across a Yogurt cake recipe. I have Plain Organic Greek Yogurt sitting in the fridge as its cold, I don't always feel like having it. I didn't know how it would turn out as I don't have Baking Powder, white sugar etc. I gave it a try anyway with a thought, if it goes wrong, it will be a waste of all the ingredients, my effort and the gas to bake. 

The recipe said to bake at 350 degree for 50 - 60 minutes on a 9 inch pan. After 50 minutes, it wasn't done in the middle completely and added 10 more minutes. Same thing, another 10 minutes at 350 degree. But this time, covered it will silver foil so the heat stays inside and the top won't get darker than it is. 

The cake turned out pretty tasty and below is after it's been cut into pieces. Very yummy

For dinner, I made some Shrimp Stir Fry with colored peppers, red onion and jalapenos. Along with that was some Brinjal (eggplants). Awesome dinner.

Shopping shopping shopping

How many of these turns out to be nice, not sure yet. I also purchased few sizes and color from another store. Black size S arrived and I know its going back to the store. That also means, rest of the jackets will go back to the store. I guess Nautica never impresses me in person.

Vince Camuto Zipper coat, 90 Degree By Reflex leggings, Poof sweaters, Bernardo jackets and Scorpio Sol leggings.

Sunday afternoon to evening movies

It was already sunny outside and I couldn't let the sunshine just get wasted without walking outside. I had a very good walk followed by some Yomari, tarkari, kaygu. Then, went to the Vietnamese temple in Dale Street, got some peace. Then, a short stop at the Rosedale mall and some Indian grocery and home. 

As usual, Samosa tasted so good from there with some Sriracha and Ketchup. Then, after a bit decided to start watching movies. 

Below are few of the movies, I had saved to a 'Watch it later' list. All of these movies were so good, enjoyed every single drama, action and thriller. A beautiful relaxing Sunday.

The Little Traitor 2007 ‧ Drama 

Road House (1989) Action, Thriller

Black Butterfly (2017) Thriller

Tithi Birthday weekend

 Everything went as planned, the cake, Yomari, kaygu kwaa, aloo waligu. It was a nice time with few friends and the two cutie pies. 

Yomari and yomari pasa, all of us enjoyed it, yummy.....

Some new dishes and addtion to my workout pant

I wasn't thinking to buy anything but, just looked at what's available. And that's when I found this pair, love it other than the soft material but, I can live with that. It also came with side pockets, win win. 

Additional airfried dishes on Friday and Saturday

I came across this Coconut Shrimp picture and I decided to look at the recipe. It was quite simple. I wanted to make it but, didn't have Coconut so decided to make it without it. So, here is my AirFried Shrimp.

 

 

Then on Saturday, I had a different dish in my mind. I had the Tilapia fillet outside and thought, how about I air fry the fish and then make Fish chilly out of that. I also decided to make chicken chilly. For dinner, I made Sushi rice which was somewhat sticky. The dinner was awesome, I had Fish chilly with rice and broccoli. 

 

 

My Sunday started around 7am, its cold and glommy outside

I didn't eat until 10am, the cookie I made didn't turn out very nice. But, after eating a tasty lunch decided to have start watching movies. Today is my movie marathon day. First movie was nice, second was just blah....Third moving is so so...I don't think second movie is worth mentioning.

Apple Mortgage Cake (2014) -  Drama | TV Movie 20 April 2014

 

A Taste of Romance, Comedy, Drama, Family | TV Movie 14 January 2012

Mind which sometimes ....

Stress causes a lot of us to do many things, think constantly about things that you don't want to. Same thing then causes more stress, frustration, anger, sadness. Although life is full of ups and downs. Some of these things do not make sense why it has to happen. What life is trying to teach and tell you? So, far in my life I have done everything as I have planned to do things in life. 

Out of all those things, some happened on time, some later but, I never lost hope and kept working for it. Sometimes things happen with pressure and those things always bother you. No matter how much you try to let it go, it seems to come back over and over as you are living that day and day out.

Some recent shopping

 I had purchased a beautiful pair of Reebok which I had to return as it didn't have much support for ankle and around due to it being mesh. It was a beautiful pair. 

LIQUIFECT 180 2.0 RUNNING SHOE - WOMEN'S

 

Since then I have been looking for another pair just in case. I would love to try Nike airmax even though its expensive. It doesn't seem to come in bright color except white. Long story short, I had my birthday reward along with other rewards, I purchased this pair in mint green. Its beautiful, I wish it was slightly darker in mint. The shoe is comfy and its going to be my second Dr.Scholl's. Not made super good, but this is the pair didn't give me ache, so I am sticking to it for now.  I was able to get a weekender for free this time.

Dr. Scholl's BLITZ WALKING SHOE - WOMEN'S