First Priority, Take Care of Yourself!
We tend to put everyone ahead of ourselves, the better thing to do, would be to take care of ourselves first, then help others.
Self-sacrifice is beautiful, it shows we have concern for people, other than ourselves. Wives sacrifice for their husbands, the same for husbands, mothers are always sacrificing for their children. Friends put their friends before their own needs and the circle goes on. But we do ourselves a total disservice, if we do not recognize that in order to be of good service or help to others, we must make sure that we take care of ourselves first. If we are worn out physically and emotionally drained, the assistance that we try to give to others will be sub-standard at best and will only result in making us worse off for trying to do something that is a detriment to our health. It is therefore very important, in my estimation, that we put our personal house in order, get in shape, so that we will be an asset to those we are trying to assist and help ourselves as well.
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Delicious Vegetarian Breakfast for Two. Yummy Hot Oatmeal with Apples, Almonds, Vegie Bacon Strips with Hot Beverage 
Since I think I make great Oatmeal I thought I’d go ahead and provide “my recipe”.
Cooking time 15 min
Ingredients:
2 cups Old Fashion Rolled Oats, Quaker Oats, or buy in bulk. Don’t use quick Oats, (processed and too mushy )or Steel Cut Oats, (need soaking to soften grain and it doesn’t become creamy )
3 and 1/4 cups of water
1 crisp apple, (old fashion variety better than a delicious)
Chop apple into medium consistent size pieces for even cooking.
2 tbls Slivered almonds, toasted or raw
Tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt
Non stick spray
Margarine or butter
Raw brown sugar
Silky unsweetened Soy Milk, (the most consistent and best tasting in my opinion)
4 to 6 slices vegetarian Morning Star Farms Bacon Strips
Mist pot with non stick spray or paper towel with cooking oil to prevent sticking and for easier cleaning
Bring water to boil in heavy saucepan with pinch of salt. (I like to use medium size porcelain over cast iron pot, (Le Creuset)
Gently toss in apples; turn down temperature to medium low
Add both cups of oatmeal stirring with wooden spoon
Add almonds, vanilla & cinnamon, stir
Add small dollop of butter or margarine
Stir while mixture gently bubbles and then turn down temperature to low and simmer for around 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Check and add more hot water if needed
Remove pot from heat, cover and let steam for 5 min
Microwave veggie strips approx for 60 seconds, flip and microwave for another 20 to 30 seconds or to your preference
First mist non stick tray, microwave veggie strips then slide strips onto a paper plate to blot before serving
Serve oatmeal in two attractive bowls 
Add brown sugar to taste, and heated Soy milk
Serve with veggie strips. Enjoy with Hot apple cider, hot tea or coffee
Delicious satisfying meal for a cold winter day
Note: Substitute another nut like walnuts or pecans for almonds, if desired for a more nutty taste
Substitute Raw Brown Sugar with Maple sugar, or Date sugar
I’ve been neglectful. I have been so busy haven’t had time to put a new post up. I have been putting ideas in a file to post, but seriously so busy that I haven’t had the time to publish.
With that said I know anyone reading this will understand what’s it like. The economy (God only knows how to describe it), I’ve been working at my sales job, which has become increasingly more stressful, difficult and not financially rewarding.
More on that in another post.
Today I received an email from my friend Barbara Whitman in Nevis I thought it was so cool that it’s inspired me to post the Christmas Carolers.
Barb is the island’s resident Marine Biologist and educator and super lovely director of Under the Sea in Nevis. Nevis is a beautiful island nation in the West Indies.
Nevis is one of the coolest island in the Caribbean. I want to tell you about some of my fun good times in Nevis but in the meantime if you want to know more then just go to the link to Barbs site. Under the Sea in Nevis
I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.
In the Holiday Spirit check out this fun link and have the Carolers perform your favorite Christmas Carols. They’ll make every effort to perform your request! The Carolers are silly and funny. They’re not performing The Messiah so don’t get your expectations up too high!
Interactive Carols
If you’re as busy as I am if you like this interactive Holiday Greeting you can use it to send out to your email friends and contacts.
Please share your comments about this post and tell me something about how you’re coping with this year.
And of course if you’re blanking on songs here’s a short list of Carols.
I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause
Deck the Halls
Here Comes Santa Clause
The Twelve days of Christmas
Jingle Bells
Oh little town of Bethlehem
Frosty the Snowman
Joy to the World
Good King Wenceslas
Silent Night
The First Noel
Oh Come all ye Faithful
We all read about them and marvel at those kids with the “Midas touch”.
Who will be the next Billionaires and come up with the next idea that takes the world by storm?
What combination of factors is needed for taking your idea to the next level and getting it off the ground?
This is a fun video that spoofs the amazing times we live in and brings a smile to your face. Thanks to RichterScales for lightening up the atmosphere. link to richterscales
Read what venture capitalist Bill Reichert said while visiting New Zealand in September. He gives 10 of his own top tips for entrepreneurs and investors on how to cope with “the new future”.
How to Survive the New Future
