Life is a Journey – Page 276 – The life and times of Libby Withnall

A walk by the lake

Posted on May 27, 2010November 14, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Another Thursday, another BIG walk with the dogs. The rain was on and off all morning so I decided we’d stick close to home today. We still had to wait for a break in the rain but when I saw the sun come out we decided to head off.

As you can see the rain clouds where still threatening.

This is the same HUGE lake we always walk near but this area is the other direction to what we normally go.

We follow the path..as you can see this part is very new…

stopping to take photos….

Oops…I think they missed a spot…

Nevermind we keep on going….until the end…

Then we turn around and head back. Hmm…those grey clouds are right where we’re headed…

Look a rainbow…

It amazes me how gorgeous the lake is even on a yucky, overcast day.

Almost home…what’s this..some rain…

That’s our street at the bottom of the lane…we’d best get a move on…

We were about 5mins to late getting home and did get rather wet.

Mind you by the time I’d dried off the dogs and gotten changed, there was a sun shower out the back door.

Feeling out of sorts

Posted on May 25, 2010November 9, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I’m feeling a bit out of sorts this afternoon. Not really sure why. I think it’s partly to do with having so much I want to do and not enough time to do it. Plus it’s just 3.5 weeks until our trip so I have limited time to get done what I want to. It’s probably also partly to do with the fact that weight is not coming off as quick as I’d hoped (though it’s been a good rate) and my jeans still don’t fit!! Hoping I’ll be over it in the morning. So this post isn’t all doom and gloom here’s some of my recent favourite flickr photos.

A saucy dinner

Posted on May 24, 2010November 14, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Up early today and headed out on a walk. It was cold and drizzly so a cup of tea was in order upon our return.

Later I made pancakes for Christy since we had no bread. I decided to have one too – topped with banana and maple syrup.

After I dropped the girls at school I headed to gym for a cardio workout. 20mins on the eliptical and 10min on the bike and I was a sweaty mess. Home for a shower and a chocolate protein shake.

Then I was off to get the groceries. Had to visit both Coles and Aldi today. Lunch was a black bean burger on country grain bread with tomato, cucumber and some cheese.

Afterwards I finished the chocolate bar I nibbled on while shopping :-).

I was in a real funny mood this afternoon so found myself wanting to nibble and snack. I tried not to. I had some crackers and cheese for my planned snack.

There was also a few handfuls of tiny teddies :-(.

Dinner was roast vegetable pasta.

I wanted to improve on the tomato sauce so I cooked up some grated carrot, zucchini and sweet potato, with some baby spinach added at the last minute.

Then topped with the jar of sauce.

Served over the pasta with a sprinkling of cheese. Delicious.

I wanted some ice cream but opted for a low fat Billabong instead. Hoping to be in a better mood tomorrow.

Cookies and beans

Posted on May 24, 2010November 13, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Boy was it chilly out this morning – so I was glad today was an indoor workout day. After my workout I made a green smoothie for myself, scrambled eggs & toast for Amy, and toast & fruit for Christy.

Amy wasn’t well today so stayed home from school. I did a bit of tidying, got Christy off to school, had a shower and sat and relaxed for a bit.

Part two of breakfast was some cruskits with spreadable cheese.

Then on with the house cleaning. After doing downstairs I stopped for a cup of tea and handful of tiny teddies!!!

I then cleaned upstairs. Lunch today with stirfried veggies and tofu with red quinoa. I’m not sure if I ate too much or it just didn’t agree with me today but I felt so sick afterwards (and I didn’t eat the whole bowl). It was very strange.

A few hours later I was feeling better and enjoyed a small orange choc bar with yet another tea.

Once I was feeling better I made some more oatmeal cookies and got started on tonights dinner – Black Bean Burgers. Both were made in Mum’s food processor – so much easier than the Vita Mix. I did have a blender but gave it away a few months ago as I NEVER used it!!!! Now I need to buy one – oops – but I least I can buy a better model :-).

Mum & Dad got home from a 3 week trip today and bought us these goodies.