Day 483 - Officially Nuts

Today I collected my nuts from CNF. I have enough nuts to keep many small, buck-teethed rodents happy for a very long time! I’m very excited to get to the ship & start making some raw cuisine!

It’s been a big challenge to try & determine how much of each nut I’ll need for 6 weeks. I don’t even know what I’ll have access to once I’m onboard or what is available once I start visiting the different islands. I’m not one to spend much time in the kitchen, either, so that doesn’t help the situation much.

I do know, however, that I should be earning frequent shopper points at CNF, as I’ve bought a ‘boatload’ of nuts, seeds & other elements necessary to make the raw thing a success.

Now the challenge comes to try & figure out how to take 24 lbs of nuts & seeds in my luggage to the ship. And still have some clothes to wear!

Speaking of which, I better get cracking. I’ve got plenty of lose ends yet to tie up… And bags to pack… And dogs to cuddle!

xxxxMaria

Day 481 - Dental Appointment & Hot Diggity Dog It's Cold Out!

I finally spoke with my husband this morning! Yay! The days are dwindling until I see him again! I can hardly wait! I have so much to do yet, but I will get there! I smell a few late nights in the near future!

I zipped off to Black Diamond for my check up. It was snowing nicely when I left. Yay. I had a great check up though! I love it when Dentists ask me if I've had braces. I haven't. My teeth are starting to crowd slightly, but nothing to panic about! He also said they were quite white. I was thinking about a whitening kit again, but perhaps I'll hold off.

I stopped at the pet shop & picked up a few weeks worth of dog food for the girls. I sure do miss them. My days don't seem complete without a cuddle & wag from both of them. Sigh.

I stopped in at Mom2's & picked up Jaco's papers to start his registration application. (finally) I dropped off the dog food & chatted with Jordan about being a vegan body builder. I'm going to work on him! He'll try a little here & there! Just you wait & see!

Oh nuts. Yes, nuts. I went to CNF next & spoke to the bulk department to see if I could order nuts in bags instead of the plastic tubs. I'll need about 12 kilos of various raw, organic nuts to get me through the next stage of my new life. I know it sounds crazy, but at least I can take my nuts with me. Can you take months worth of chicken & beef with you? (I'm actually pretty excited to make this stuff!)

It has turned bitterly cold again & I was happy to get home. I chatted with a few friends this evening & did my best to start getting organized for the big trip. I've got a long ways to go. I'm not even unpacked from Florida, let alone Saskatchewan, let alone packed for Jaco!

Wish me luck for a productive day tomorrow!

xxxxMaria & Valentina