ChainedChrysalis
Mama to 5 kids. Wife of 20 years and going on. Childrens photographer. Classic DIYer. Simplistic living, old fashioned, bunny owner. Bipolar, anxiety, autoimmune disorder. Gentle soul, seeking kindness and love. Slow down living, farm life, summer loving landlocked mermaid.
The devil asked how i knew my way through the halls of hell. I replied. I do not need a map for the path i know so well.
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Headshot in Bittersweet
I took a new headshot for work and best of city gala. My boss also put my name in for an award. Its for overcoming adversity and rising above. They wanted a headshot. Im not sure if im going to g...
day 9 in Bittersweet
still alive. Still in pain. I called the neuro crying. They wrote the letter. My heartrate spiked to 198 during a pain wave. I called the nurse line for pain relief and they were concerned i was ...
Day 5 in Bittersweet
Day 5 of the migraine. It gets worse at night and during the day it calms down slightly. I havent slept in days, I feel like crap. My one receptionist had surgery on thursday, one was out of tow...
Newer exercise in Positivity
This time its working on building resilience. Im not sure how this will help that. It says its supposed to train your brain for the process of generating new ideas. 10 new ideas.... 10 new idea...
More dresses in Bittersweet
Man, Im finding a lot of dresses now on Shein. Its just one night so I can probably figure out something if its scratchy, underdress or whatever. yes yes fast fashion yes.... I like this one and ...
My version of shepards pie in Tales from the kitchen witch
I have my own version of shepherds pie seeing i don’t always like some ingredients. Ingredients. 2.5 lbs ground beef or 1/2 ground turkey 1/2 ground beef. Whatever is in the freezer. If you have...
When it rains in Bittersweet
You find a termite infestation…
Baked apple fritters in Tales from the kitchen witch
This is attempt one. I adore apple fritters but i dont want to go through the mess of frying them. I used to fry donuts all the time as a kid, just donut holes or funnel cakes. Super easy. But i ...
Well that is cool in Bittersweet
My clinical director emailed me, She and CEO want to pay for me to go to the best of gala that our city hosts every year. Its only open to those who place in the top three companies based on vote...
3 things day 3 in Positivity
Ok, my three things ive done well today. I solved a huge insurance issue where we thought our top clinicians were about to loose Medicaid coverage would would have devastated our practice. I g...
3 things day two in Positivity
3 things that are positive every day. 3 things that you did well, 3 things that you liked. 3 things someone said to you. 3 things you ate and enjoyed. Just 3 things. She said the first one would ...
3 things in Positivity
The do not self harm coach gave me a task tonight. 3 things that are positive every day. 3 things that you did well, 3 things that you liked. 3 things someone said to you. 3 things you ate and ...
Vanilla custard in Tales from the kitchen witch
This weekends treat was vanilla custard. Ive made pudding but figured I have 36 thousand eggs right now. Custard is a good use. 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1⁄3 cup sugar 2 eggs, lightly ...
Bobbins in Secrets of a crafty witch
We have sold 17 halloween bobbins so far in various colors. People can choose 3 colors and where to stick em. The white is glow in the dark, one bobbin is orange, one is green :D She has to hggl...
Fruit Compote in Tales from the kitchen witch
Im going to put both recipe’s in this one because they are so similar. I used Peach compote on top of the peach apple banana bread and apple compote on top of the apple bundt cake. (When in doubt...
One pan apple bundt cake in Tales from the kitchen witch
This one, while it “calls for” a bunt cake pan. I baked this in my typical disposable cake pan and it works perfectly. INGREDIENTS 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup canola or other neutral oil 2 large egg...
Banana Apple Peach Bread in Tales from the kitchen witch
Ingredients INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1 1⁄2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1⁄3 cup oil 1 te...
Complain about me? Troll you twice. in Bittersweet
For all my asshat karen neighbors who complained about my flowers and plants going crazy and the “wild” of my yard. I happen to adore my breakfast with the deer and the natural native plants im c...
Healthcare hell in Bittersweet
Kaiser approved my visits with my neurologist. They approved for my 5 office visits. This will give the neurologist an attempt to cover my migraine medications. Kaiser wont cover it. because its...
Pumpkin spice bread in Tales from the kitchen witch
Everyone has fallen in love with my pumpkin spice bread. I dont mean my family, I mean everyone at work too haha. This is my go to, especially when im stressed and things are just falling apart. ...
Blueberry Banana Bread in Tales from the kitchen witch
Ive been tagged a dozen times in this post for blueberry banana bread with lemon drizzle on top. The recipe LOOKS fabulous but calls for coconut sugar and coconut flower and plant based milk....
Free Milkweed? in Bittersweet
I ordered some milkweed seeds from this website. They were free/shipped free too. And They said it shipped today. Maybe ill get them and can grow milkweed next year for monarch butterflies! http...
Humming in Secrets of a crafty witch
She ignores the hummingbird feeders and instead enjoys the Zinnias. I think its a female, could be a young male. But it hangs around the house off and on.
New shrug in Bittersweet
I dont know if i shared this. I made a new shrug. I want coverups for thin tanktop strap sundresses. I did pretty good I think.
Health insurance shit in Bittersweet
Ok so there is a lot for it…Im not sure what the fuck im doing. Im on Kaisers website and they have some cool features. I can speak with a doctor on the app, or have a virtual visit. Have my meds...
