I realized last night there’s no longer a need to have 9 chairs and 6 pillows in the living room as if we have a houseful anymore.  I decided to rearrange my living areas to reflect what I actually do every day now: a comfy place to relax after work and dine with my partner. I moved a tall file cabinet out of the dining area and into the back office. I moved a 48 x 60″ table into the dining room, right next to the kitchen as a service table for the toaster oven, convection oven and coffee maker. The wide table surface is a great staging area as well.  I love staging areas… Next to it is the water cooler and beverages. The entire dining area is now set up like restaurant seating with a self service beverage bar where I keep teas and coffees and cups and plates stocked. The dining table includes menus as well!

Why do I make up menus if it’s just us?  Because I like a visual reminder of favorite foods, especially if I’m tired and can’t think of what to cook. Sitting at the dining table and glancing at the menu reminds me of what the possibilities on hand are.  I have quick and easy recipes for everything on the menu at my Goddess Grub website.  As long as I buy the foods on my grocery list, then I’ll have the ingredients on hand. It makes meals and snacks a no brainer – just order from the menu!  For me, life is like that also. I like having written notes reminding me what my possibilities in every moment are, in case I get too busy to remember. Reminders such as anything is possible and anyone can do it. Reminders such as things are good and getting better.