I get to wear a cool surgical boot while I heal, but the needle is here to stay.
Monday, April 22, 2013
In needle in a foot
Last week I had a really bad cough and a pain in my foot, so I went into Urgent care for cough syrup and an x-ray. As I was walking back from my x-ray, the tech asked me if I had ever hurt my foot, or had surgery, because I had a wire or something in my foot! Turns out, I must have stepped on a needle as a kid, and it found a cozy spot in my foot and decided to stay.
I get to wear a cool surgical boot while I heal, but the needle is here to stay.
I get to wear a cool surgical boot while I heal, but the needle is here to stay.
The Escalante River, Snow Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Freemont Indian National Parks, Cedar City and St. George
We took a four day weekend this month, hitting up Cedar City, The Escalante River, Snow Canyon St. George, Boulder, Capitol Reef National Park, and Freemont Indian National Park. It was a crazy weekend, and now we are up to six national and state parks so far this month!
Little Sahara, Eureka, and the Pony Express Trail
Christopher was given the day off for Good Friday, so we decided to take a road trip. We headed south west, and stopped off in Eureka, an old mining town.
This is the old prohibition era bar.
This is their old jail. I know I'd behave well if trouble meant living in that prison...
Next we went to little Sahara. We were hoping to get in a hike at the dunes, but it was wild with adults and kids on four wheelers and motorbikes. We stopped for lunch, and were on our way.
On the way home, we stopped by the pony express trail. My history buff is a big fan of historical plaques, so he was practically giddy.
We also stopped by fort Bridger, the fort were US militia were stationed to keep Utah from uprising. there was a lovely little cemetery across the street for the soldiers that dies while stationed there.
Not bad for a Friday!
Next we went to little Sahara. We were hoping to get in a hike at the dunes, but it was wild with adults and kids on four wheelers and motorbikes. We stopped for lunch, and were on our way.
On the way home, we stopped by the pony express trail. My history buff is a big fan of historical plaques, so he was practically giddy.
We also stopped by fort Bridger, the fort were US militia were stationed to keep Utah from uprising. there was a lovely little cemetery across the street for the soldiers that dies while stationed there.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Snowshoeing at Doughnut Falls
Sunday, March 3, 2013
My husband, the vegan
A year and a half ago, my husband came to me, and informed me that he felt the need to become vegan--effective immediately. Though it wasn't very shocking, it felt very scary to make the jump from mostly vegetarian (he occasionally indulged in our beloved Bay Area seafood), to full vegan.
Overnight, I was thrust into the world of temph, kale, and nutritional yeast. I began searching diligently for sweaters without wool, vegan bakeries, and egg substitute. Though the majority of our life was very much the same, that key change has impacted everything that surrounds food, goods, and health in both of our lives.
Our vegan fondue feast
Anniversary dinner, June 2012
When we were dating, Christopher told me that he had been a vegetarian in college, but his steady diet of Rico burritos and tofurky was just not enough to support his slender, 6'4" frame. He still felt guilty about consuming meat regularly, but he felt he couldn't go without. As we began making the transition to veganism for the hubby, I knew I had to do my homework to keep my man healthy. I started pouring over the internet and reading vegan cookbooks for suggestions on how to live a full and healthy life as a vegan.
It can be really hard to be with a vegan in Utah. While we were in the Bay Area, vegan was fairly common. We had a favorite vegan Chinese restaurant, and farmers markets were a ritual for many in our community. Everyone just knew what vegan meant, and didn't argue with it. But here in Utah, it just feels harder. Some days, I long to go to a restaurant without reading the menu or interrogating the waiter first. Some days, I wish I didn't feel a wave of guilt before informing the kind person who just invited us to dinner that my husband won't eat most of it (I always bring a dish to share, and make sure they know ahead of time). Some days, it feels like a burden, but most days, it is just how we eat.
Although I am not vegan, I am the wife of a vegan and do all the shopping, planning, and most of the cooking, for our family of two. I eat almost the same diet as my husband, except for my stash of cheese and yogurt in the fridge, guilty fast food runs, or meals at restaurants or at our friends homes. Meat has become the exception, not the rule, and that works well for me. I love that our fridge is always full of fresh fruits and veggies, and that I don't feel guilty eating seconds. Baking can be a pain, but usually, I take pride in creating a healthier version of a favorite treat, and like playing around with different flours, sweeteners, and fats.
We have both gotten flak from friends and family for my husband's decision to be vegan, but since everyone has started getting used to it, we have received so much support and veggies from the people who love us most!
This is not a blog about being vegan, but if you are curious, I know a guy who just started writing one of those ;) You are invited to check out my husband's blog on being vegan in Utah: http://utahvegan.wordpress.com/
For those of you who thought we may be a pair of odd ducks, here is your confirmation!
Overnight, I was thrust into the world of temph, kale, and nutritional yeast. I began searching diligently for sweaters without wool, vegan bakeries, and egg substitute. Though the majority of our life was very much the same, that key change has impacted everything that surrounds food, goods, and health in both of our lives.
Anniversary dinner, June 2012
When we were dating, Christopher told me that he had been a vegetarian in college, but his steady diet of Rico burritos and tofurky was just not enough to support his slender, 6'4" frame. He still felt guilty about consuming meat regularly, but he felt he couldn't go without. As we began making the transition to veganism for the hubby, I knew I had to do my homework to keep my man healthy. I started pouring over the internet and reading vegan cookbooks for suggestions on how to live a full and healthy life as a vegan.
It can be really hard to be with a vegan in Utah. While we were in the Bay Area, vegan was fairly common. We had a favorite vegan Chinese restaurant, and farmers markets were a ritual for many in our community. Everyone just knew what vegan meant, and didn't argue with it. But here in Utah, it just feels harder. Some days, I long to go to a restaurant without reading the menu or interrogating the waiter first. Some days, I wish I didn't feel a wave of guilt before informing the kind person who just invited us to dinner that my husband won't eat most of it (I always bring a dish to share, and make sure they know ahead of time). Some days, it feels like a burden, but most days, it is just how we eat.
Backpacking in Henry Coe State Park, June 2012
Although I am not vegan, I am the wife of a vegan and do all the shopping, planning, and most of the cooking, for our family of two. I eat almost the same diet as my husband, except for my stash of cheese and yogurt in the fridge, guilty fast food runs, or meals at restaurants or at our friends homes. Meat has become the exception, not the rule, and that works well for me. I love that our fridge is always full of fresh fruits and veggies, and that I don't feel guilty eating seconds. Baking can be a pain, but usually, I take pride in creating a healthier version of a favorite treat, and like playing around with different flours, sweeteners, and fats.
We have both gotten flak from friends and family for my husband's decision to be vegan, but since everyone has started getting used to it, we have received so much support and veggies from the people who love us most!
This is not a blog about being vegan, but if you are curious, I know a guy who just started writing one of those ;) You are invited to check out my husband's blog on being vegan in Utah: http://utahvegan.wordpress.com/
For those of you who thought we may be a pair of odd ducks, here is your confirmation!
Backpacking in Henry Coe State Park, August 26, 2012
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
We made an infomercial!
Are you tired of looking like a goof? Watch our infomercial for the Lapkin. It will change your life.
Our dear brother in law invented the Lapkin--A napkin that covers your chest as well as your lap. As a (late) Christmas gift, we made him this phenomenal infomercial. Watch out late night TV--We are taking over!
*no animals where harmed in the making of this infomercial, but one squishy cat seemed rather irritated...
5 Points to the first person to guess the talented voice actor!
Our dear brother in law invented the Lapkin--A napkin that covers your chest as well as your lap. As a (late) Christmas gift, we made him this phenomenal infomercial. Watch out late night TV--We are taking over!
*no animals where harmed in the making of this infomercial, but one squishy cat seemed rather irritated...
5 Points to the first person to guess the talented voice actor!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Happy New Year!
It has been a crazy month for the Felds. Christopher spent 2 weeks in New York City for his new job, We had a calm holiday, and Amanda booked two surgeries.
A couple of weeks after we arrived In Salt Lake City, Christopher headed across the country for two long weeks. It was the longest we had ever been apart. We were blessed to receive an iphone for Christopher as an early Christmas gift the day before he left, giving us the chance to see each other and talk to each other throughout the day! We got to see each other every day on the walk home, and used google hangout when he got back to his hotel. Such a comfort! While he was in New York, Christopher got to spend a Sunday with his sister Alexis, who lives in Scranton. They got to hang out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and enjoy lunch together in the city. He was so happy to see his sister, who lives way to far away.
When Christopher got home, we locked ourselves into our apartment and just enjoyed being back together again.
Christmas was very calm. We opened all our gifts at midnight on Christmas morning, slept very late, and made chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. We ate a lovely gluten-free-vegan-cake that we ordered from City Cakes, and "snowballs in hell," a spicy vegan meatball for dinner. We enjoyed the Indiana Jones marathon and made phone calls to the family.
A couple of weeks after we arrived In Salt Lake City, Christopher headed across the country for two long weeks. It was the longest we had ever been apart. We were blessed to receive an iphone for Christopher as an early Christmas gift the day before he left, giving us the chance to see each other and talk to each other throughout the day! We got to see each other every day on the walk home, and used google hangout when he got back to his hotel. Such a comfort! While he was in New York, Christopher got to spend a Sunday with his sister Alexis, who lives in Scranton. They got to hang out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and enjoy lunch together in the city. He was so happy to see his sister, who lives way to far away.
When Christopher got home, we locked ourselves into our apartment and just enjoyed being back together again.
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