To-Do Lists and Gargantuan Salads

Random title, I know. Let's see how random they can get with each day.

Ode to the To Do List, one of my favorite organizational tools. For those who don't know, I have to write down everything in an almost compulsive way. I've gotten better about it, but at one point I had a workout journal, food journal, spiritual journal, dream journal, puppy log, beauty regimen log, an updated daily planner and PDA, and a mile long daily To-Do List. I've lost some of the behavior tracking baggage, but I still very close to my daily To-Do List. How could I not be? What better way to feel like you've actually accomplished something. [Notice, that wasn't a question] And who doesn't love to cross off something? There is a science to the To-Do List. First, it has to monumental, but feasible. As such, it's not necessary to cross off everything on the list. Roll over is allowed. The likelihood of you finishing everything on the list is slim, however, it is possible, and upon completing everything on the list you can throw yourself a little party. I've yet to complete and entire list, so no cupcakes just yet. Maybe later this week. Second, the list has to have a 2:1 ratio of easy to difficult tasks. Easy tasks include such things as "Take a Shower" "Floss" and "Laundry". Harder tasks include "Work out" "Study Calculus" and "Finish Latest Toni Morrison Novel". I can now cross of "Update Blog" on my list. How productive have you been lately?

I'm a vegetarian and therefore a salad connoisseur. After trying a delicious chopped salad at a local Nashville cafe, Fido, I decided to recreate it and improve upon it's tastiness. Recipe for Twinkle's Salad on Steriods:

* Two parts Wendy's Side Salads
* Finely Chopped Cabbage
* Finely Chopped Spinach
* Diced Tomatoes and Cucumbers
* Garbonzo Beans/Chick Peas
* Diced Mushrooms
* Diced Red, Yellow, and Green Bellpeper
* Diced Red Onion
* Sundried Tomatoes
* Avocado
Drizzled with your dressing of choice (I love Perrin's Seasme Vinagrette and Goddess Dressing from Annie's Naturals) and VOILA!


I dare you to try it and love it!

Happy Start of The Week!