On with the show, off to the aboriginal music festival part of the Juno's tonight at the E.A. Rawlinson Centre. Arianna and Crystal will enjoy themselves I am sure. The music will be varied and entertaining. I had an opportunity at lunch to meet the artists during the meet and greet by the Prince Albert committee. Can't wait.

interesting menu this evening. Portobello Mushroom suprise made with red onions, bagonia vinegar & light garlic & herb cream cheese. Sweet & spicy pork tenderloin and asparagus with mustard sauce. yummy and all for a total of under 400 calories.

Saskatchewan the province of opportunity, affordable housing, great lakes, good jobs, family lifstyle, what more can I say.

Well, indeed here is an interesting book everyone should read. The Game of Life, The Power of the Spoken Word, Your Word is Want and the Secret of Success. a conglomeration of works by Florence Scovel Shinn. Very enlightening and effective.

One more event over, two more to go. The business awards champagne breakfast was well attended and well organized. The awards night will be even better. and then next week is farm fair which will go well I am sure. Arianna will be sixteen on sunday, hopefully she will get her drivers license soon and then she can drive herself to work and back.

ok, so the avocado's in the guacamole that we learned how to make at angela's house taste soooo very yummy, have a lot of calories. One avocado is 278 calories and that does not count the cracker or the salsa if you add it. Soo, I guess I will have to only eat a half at a time with only six crackers instead of 12. Rice thins are the best as they hardly have any calories.

Well, Arianna is off to Nova Scotia. Left Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. and will be back tuesday night. Hope she doesn't run into any seafood issues. Crystal is off of school for Monday and Tuesday, teacher's convention I think. Had a great chicken supper at Angela's house yesterday. Great recipe, wonder where it came from.

Just a bit more info about emotionally abusive relationships. It never hurts to be informed
Emotionally abusive relationships can be very damaging because there is no 'concrete' thing that can be seen - and so the cause often goes unnoticed. We often just have an 'uneasy' feeling until it is too late and the damage has been done. Emotionally abusive relationships may show as little as only three, but as much as all of the following questions:
Is your mate irritated, upset, or angry with you often, sometimes several times a week or more? Are they upset with you even though you had no intention of upsetting them? Are you often times surprised by their anger or sudden outburst? Is their anger directed at 'you' or something they say 'you' did or didn't do? Does he blame 'you' for his outrage, anger, or upset? Does he deny to you his being angry or upset? Do you find yourself questioning everything you do as you do it, lest it angers him?
Does he refuse to discuss any upsetting issues with you, or accuse you of trying to start an argument if you bring them up? Do you feel that the issues that arise are never resolved? Do you feel uneasy, unhappy, depressed, or edgy because of these unresolved issues?
Does he frequently misunderstand your intentions? Do you end up feeling perplexed and frustrated at his misconstruing your every action?
Do you find yourself dismissing the bigger issues of your relationship, such as children, financial investments, or retirement planning because your daily lack of communication is consuming your emotional energy. For instance, do you often worry about him misunderstanding something he thought you said, or what you thought he said? Are the simple little day-to-day issues consuming the big picture?
Do you sometimes feel like there is something wrong with 'you'? Do you sometimes feel bad and can't figure out why?
Is your mate secretive? Does he rarely, if ever, share his thoughts or plans with you, or discuss issues with you?
Does your mate almost always disagree with you? If you say the sky is blue do they say it is grey? If you found a movie to be good do they claim it was bad? Are you always made to feel like you are wrong and he is right?

Are you punished when you say "No", or are you made to feel you haven't the right to say “Stop this”? Do you feel obligated to 'give in' just to keep peace?
Does your mate get angry or pretend ignorance if you approach him to discuss an issue? Do you bite your tongue and hold things in?
Do you feel like your mate holds all the power in your relationship? Do you find yourself asking for 'permission' to do something or get something, as if you were a child? Do you often apologize for your behavior? Does your mate overpower you making you feel 'needy' and 'humble' to them?

Have you gradually stopped talking to or seeing your family? Have you lost contact with your friends? Does your mate criticize your friends, or belittle your family members? Does he complain when you visit them to the point where you stop just to avoid the confrontation and argument? Does your mate's behavior often embarrass you? Does your 'bowing down to him' behavior embarrass you?
Do you think that everything is your fault and that if you can somehow fix your flaws that everything would be okay in the relationship?

Does he do drugs or drink alcohol? Does his personality change when he does these? Do you find yourself having an uneasy 'sinking feeling' when you hear or see him pop open a beer?
Does he make fun of you or joke around about your flaws?
Can he laugh at his own mistakes, or himself, or admit to his own shortcomings and weaknesses?
Does he quickly and easily admit when he's wrong? Can he apologize for his own behaviors? Does he make excuses for his behavior and blame it on someone or something else? Does he point the finger at you and make you feel like you are the reason for his upsets or to fault for his mistakes?
Does he make all the decisions in the relationship? Does he plan outings, finances, vacations, retirement, children's discipline, the car, etc?
Does he control, curtail, or disapprove of your spending? Has he put you on an allowance, or strict budget, yet has complete freedom to spend as he wishes? Does he keep you financially needy of him?
Would you feel frightened or uneasy if he caught you reading this questionnaire, or taking this test?
If you have answered yes to just three of these questions, odds are you are in an emotionally abusive relationship. You probably find yourself often depressed and wondering why. You may just feel 'unhappy' but can't put your finger on the source of your unhappiness. Or you may find yourself thinking that you are clumsy, stupid, incompetent, wrong, or no-good. These are all subtle signs of being emotionally abused

great breakfast this morning healthy and two thumbs up from Arianna and crystal. Banana Sundae, healthy style.

cut one banana in half length wise spread one Tablespoon low fat peanut butter over cut sides of banana, spoon 1/3 cup of zero fat boston creame pie yogurt over banana and peanut butter. sprinkle two Tablespoons of grapenuts on top, enjoy.

Crystal had one a breakfast and another at lunch. lipsmackin good.

Here is the great chicken recipe I have been talking about. very yummy and low fat.
Chicken Picante
you will need 1/3 plus 1/2 cup picante sauce (salsa any level of heat)
4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 Tablespoons light cream cheese from a block
1/2 cup light shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven 350F spread 1/3 cup of picante sauce on bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Lay chicken on cutting board and pound chicken to uniform thickness. spread chicken evenly with cream cheese, I warmed it in the microwave to make it easier to spread. Lay the chicken cream cheese up in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the remaining 1/2 cup picante sauce on top of the chicken. cover dish with aluminum foil.

bake for 15 minutes. remove aluminum foil. sprinckle the cheddar cheese evenly over the breast. bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink. serve immediately.
198 calories per serving. makes four servings.

Narcissist Personality Disorder, something to learn about!!
Is Your Partner a Narcissist? From Loving the Self Absorbed by Dr. Nina BrownTake this quiz and find out. Based on your knowledge of your partner, answer each of the following using this scale:
5-Always or almost always does this4-Frequently does this3-Does this sometimes2-Seldom does this1-Never of almost never does this

Quiz:1. Constantly looks to you to meet their needs
2. Expects you to know what he/she expects, desires, and needs without having to ask for it
3. Gets upset when you are perceived to be critical or blaming
4. Expects you to put his/her needs before your own
5. Seeks attention in indirect ways
6. Expects you to openly admire him/her
7. Acts childish, e.g., sulks or pouts
8. Accuses you of being insensitive or uncaring without cause or notice
9. Finds fault with your friends
10. Becomes angry when challenged or confronted
11. Does not seem to recognize your feelings
12. Uses your disclosures to criticize, blame, or discount you
13. Is controlling
14. Lies, distorts, and misleads
15. Is competitive and uses any means to get what is wanted
16. Has a superior attitude
17. Is contemptuous of you and others
18. Is arrogant
19. Is envious of others
20. Demeans and devalues you
21. Is self-centered and self absorbed
22. Has to be the center of attention
23. Manipulates others to win attention
24. Is impulsive and reckless
25. Boasts and brags
26. Is insensitive to your needs
27. Makes fun of others’ mistakes or faults
28. Engages in seductive behavior
29. Is vengeful
30. Expects favors, but does not return them
Total:126-150-It’s likely that your partner is a narcissist102-125-Your partner has many narcissistic characteristics78-101-Your partner has some troubling narcissistic traits54-77-Your partner has few destructive narcissistic traits30-53-It’s unlikely that your partner is a narcissist.