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[smalltimidbean]

I was trying to draw something else, but this sketch was too cute not to finish

#1340 has a pouch by default, so he might as well use it by letting one of Pea Pod's twins snooze in there, and let the tired Mama have a nap too

[otakween]

Cyborg 009 (Manga) - Undersea Pyramid Arc (Part 1)

Moving onto a super long, never adapted arc. I don’t think this one has ever been translated so here I go with my sub-par Japanese comprehension skills! 

Pandora’s Pyramid

-Ooh an undersea arc, that’s new. I guess that means it’s Pyunma’s time to shine? Although he’s barely in this chapter at all

-Didn’t expect Cyborg 009 to have a beach scene. 003 and 009 looked great in their swimsuits ;D (They were both showing so much skin!) 

-The bad “journalist” guy and amnesia dude look so similar that I confused them for each other 

-This is the second chapter in a row that strongly features 006! I guess Ishinomori was just in the mood lol

-005′s abs in this chapter look like he’s Mr.Potato Head and he has a pouch for his accessories lol (I don’t know if it’s worth calling the anatomy bad tho, since everything’s so stylized). 

-The monster’s silhouette is creepy af D: he looks like a giant version of ET (who’s already creepy enough) 

-So this is one of those “Curse of the Mummy” type horror plots. I like the deep sea twist tho. It’s kind of like a combo of The Mummy and Creature from the Black Lagoon 

-Kind of an interesting bait and switch where they introduce “Syndicate M” as the bad guy and then they all get wiped out by the monster. I’m sure Syndicate M will be back but it almost would be more interesting if that was it for them. 

Sugar Pyramid

-Damn, not only is this chapter really boring exposition and recap of what we’ve already seen but it’s like a million pages long! D: whyyyyy (edit: in retrospect, it’s not that long, I’m just slow at reading Japanese lol)

-Oh snap! Tripod aliens! :-0 Well, not really but that’s what the new monsters remind me of. We’re hitting all the classic monster-types here. 

-...and of course they reference War of the Worlds two pages later lol. Can you tell I’m typing this as I read? 

-What kind of Disney World Peter Pan nonsense is this!? That airship is cool and all but it’s design really goes against the usual scifi space look of everything else. The pea pod ship felt strangely fantasy/fairytale-esque as well (on the outside at least). The imagery is all over the place in this arc! 

Bermuda Pyramid

-Did Ishinomori make up the “Bermuda Pyramid”? I’ve heard of the Bermuda Triangle but I googled “Bermuda Pyramid” and didn’t find much

-I couldn’t find a translated version of this chapter so I have some questions. Number one being, is the ship named “Stupid Ivan”?? イワンのバカ

-Finally Pyunma gets to do something in this underwater themed arc! Took long enough...

-I’m a bit lost as to who the big bad is here. Who set up all those deep sea robot critters? Where did the Tripods come from?

-Found out that this arc is 13 chapters long RIP. So far the narrative feels very “make it up as you go” to me. I’m pretty sure it ends on a cliffhanger too according to the wiki :/ 

Green Hell Pyramid

-I honestly don’t have much to say about this chapter. The title reminds me of that horrible “Green Inferno” movie. The cyborgs get attacked by pyramids. Unclear if these pyramids are being piloted, remotely controlled or if they’re just sentient pyramids lol. 

Moon Pyramid

-”Heinrich” is spelled in katakana like “hainrihi” which is either a typo or just...doesn’t make any sense. (Unless the final “i” is silent?) 

-I’ve completely lost track of where we are but I’m guessing South America? The jungle art is really detailed and a nice change of pace

-I’ve learned all of my French pronunciations from anime lol. I love how Francoise sounds phoneticized (”Fu-ran-su-wa-zu”) 

-The little exchange where 009 asks Francoise if she’s alright and then she says “What are you saying? I’m 003!” and then he smiles at her was really cute. More moments like that please! (Way better than hundreds of “Joe, I’m scared.” moments) 

-I feel like bad guys keep showing up in this arc only to be killed by other bad guys. It’s kind of refreshing that it’s not your generic good vs. evil scenario like most modern shounen would go for. (Then again, I guess MHA has the League of Villains vs. Shie Hassaikai) 

-I’m not sure how so many plants grew on their airship in so little time. It makes it seem like they were there for months!

-I know he’s supposed to be stoic but 005 hasn’t said anything for a reeeeally long time. I miss him :’( 

Black Pyramid

-So this chapter begins with reflections on the mysteries of the moon. While I appreciate The level of depth and research Ishinomori’s bringing to the table. I only understood like 10% of it so :) -shrug- 

-Mermaid girl! I didn’t see that coming. I wonder if this will be another Heinrich love story since he’s the one who found her...

-Heinrich mentions an alien species called “garura” which I read as “Galra” lol. Sudden Voltron crossover!?

-There’s a split screen reaction at one point and everyone looks really intense and serious except for 008 and 006 who just look extremely bored lol. 

-I didn’t know I need to see 004 get all blushy and flustered about holding a girl’s hand until this chapter :3 <3 

-So first we get an exposition dump about the moon followed by mermaid girl’s exposition dump. I think that’s why this arc feels kind of clunky, there’s way too much that needs setting up.

-Mermaid girl can just magically walk somehow? Is it like Mermaid Melody logic where she transforms in water? 

[diabetesinsider]

Pleasin’ Peas Salad

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Pea pods and green peas on a bed of greens with a spicy tart dressing - alright!  Quick as a wink to make and keeps my blood sugar numbers in line, too.  Keeps my greens eating from becoming drudgery!

1 1/4 c. peas, frozen but defrosted

12 oz. snap pea pods, halved

1 bag romaine lettuce

1 T. lemon juice

1.2 t. brown mustard

3 T. olive oil

kosher salt/fresh ground pepper to taste

In a large bowl, toss together peas, snap peas and romaine.  In a mug, stir together lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper.  Drizzle over salad greens, toss again.  Enjoy!

When I’m not tossing salads for dinner, I’m sewing Star Trek aprons for my online shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads ).  Or, I’m merrily crocheting scarves for my other shop ( www.etsy.com/topdraweryarns ) from recycled yarn.  My daughter’s (and friend) have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns ,  where they hand make and sell hemp macrame jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, anklets.  My other daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/shroombloombags , where she designs and crochets mushroom inspired neck pouches.

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[howellrichard]

How to Pack a Healthy Lunch (for All Ages!)

Hiya Gorgeous!

One of the things I love most about working from home is the opportunity to make my own lunch every day. And though I generally don’t have time for anything fancy (and often devour leftovers from the night before), there’s nothing better than taking a mental break to get creative in the kitchen. Plus, because my hubby and I work together, our healthy lunch breaks give us a chance to connect, recharge and refuel—it’s one of my favorite mid-day rituals.

Now, you may be thinking, “that sounds lovely, but my life is too busy. I’ve got a gaggle of kids and a commute!” I hear ya. When I’m super-busy or traveling for work, it definitely puts a wrinkle in my routine. But I still make healthy eating a big priority, because that’s when I need my nutrient-packed meals the most! My health thanks me and so will yours.

So how do you make planning and packing a nutritious lunch simple and doable, while also ensuring you’re getting all your nutrition needs met? Well, today I’m going to show you and also give you some simple ideas to get your cooking inspiration flowing.

And here’s the best part: making healthy lunches a priority boosts your health, reduces stress and even saves money. Triple win! Plus, when you know how to pack a nutrient-rich meal, you can avoid the chances of eating something not-so-healthy on the fly, while also side stepping that afternoon energy slump.

Whether you’re preparing for yourself or the whole family, follow the formulas in the free download to make sure your nutrition needs are met (including protein, vitamins, minerals etc).

Now let’s dive into some lunch ideas for all the ages. Happy lunch packing, my friends!

Packing a #lunch saves money and reduces stress. Get my free guide to packing a healthy plant-based lunch @Kris_Carr

Simple Lunch Ideas for All Ages

Ages 4-8

Lunch 1: Easy Squeezy: 10 whole grain crackers + 1/2 cup hummus + 1/2 cup baby carrots + 1 fruit and veggie squeeze pouch + 2 nut-free Energy Bites + Honest Kids juicebox

Lunch 2: Chocolate Sammie Lunch: Half a chocolate soy nut butter sandwich on whole grain bread + 1/2 cup edamame beans + 1/2 cup celery sticks + 1 cup apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon + 4 oz vanilla oat milk

Lunch 3: Quesadilla Hot Lunch (in foil or thermos): 1 small tortilla heated with Chao cheese and black beans + 1/2 cup sliced yellow bell peppers +  5 sliced strawberries + 2 medjool dates filled with sunflower seed butter + 4 oz rice milk

Ages 9-12

Lunch 1: Cheeseburger Mac Hot Lunch: 1 cup Vegan Cheeseburger Macaroni + 1/2 cup shelled edamame beans + 1 cup carrot sticks + 1 orange, cut into wedges + 2 pieces of dark chocolate + 8 oz almond milk

Lunch 2: Better than BLT Sammie Lunch: Hummus, Avocado, Lettuce & Tomato on whole grain bread (whole sandwich) + 1 cup sliced cucumbers + 1/2 cup grapes + 1 Chickpea Blondie + 8 oz flax milk

Lunch 3: Snackin’ Lunch: 2 oz Beanitos lime chips + 1/2 cup black beans stirred or blended with 1/2 cup salsa + 1 sliced green pepper + 1/4 cup no sugar added dried mango + 1 Healthy Vegan Banana Muffin + 8 oz fruit infused seltzer water

Teenagers: Ages 13-18

Lunch 1: Veggie Burger: Quinoa and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger on a whole grain bun with lettuce and tomato + 1 cup snap peas + 1 cup watermelon chunks + 2 Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies + 8 oz green juice like Sweet and Sour Green Juice

Lunch 2: Build Your Own Pita Pizzas: 2 small whole wheat pita breads + 1/2 cup marinara sauce + 2 slices Chao cheese, cut into strips + 1/4 cup sliced black olives + small romaine salad (2 leaves romaine plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar dressing) + 1/2 cup pineapple chunks + 4-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Pudding + 8 oz seltzer water with lemon

Lunch 3: “Tuna” Sammie Lunch: Chickpea Tuna Salad on 2 slices whole grain bread + 1 cup steamed, chilled broccoli + 1 cup raspberries with 1 vanilla Silk yogurt + 2 pieces of dark chocolate + 8 oz water

Adults

Lunch 1: Veggie Sushi: Vegetable Cauliflower Rice + Quinoa Sushi + 1 cup edamame in the pod + 1/2 cup baby carrots + 1 grapefruit + 1/4 cup cinnamon almonds + 8 oz iced green tea with mint

Lunch 2: Salad Lunch: Super Food Salad-in-a-Jar + 1 whole grain roll + 1 apple + 2 pieces of dark chocolate + 8 oz seltzer water

Lunch 3: Simple Soup: Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup + 10 whole grain crackers + 1 sliced cucumber + 1 cup melon chunks + Chocolate Chunk Bark + 8 oz green juice

Healthy Lunch Formula (Free Guide!)

Ready to whip up your own healthy lunches? I’ve created a simple resource to inspire you as you pack. Grab your free PDF with our healthy lunch formulas and sample food lists for inspiration below. Have fun mixin’ and matching grains, proteins, veggies, fruits, drinks and desserts. Print it out and keep it in your kitchen!

Get your free guide to packing a healthy lunch with our healthy lunch formulas for all ages and sample food lists for inspiration:

More Lunch Packing Resources:

Once you get in the habit of packing healthy lunches, it’s definitely worthwhile to invest in some high-quality reusable containers and bags, instead of relying on low-quality plastic materials. Plastic bags end up in landfills where they take centuries to break down—and also become a big hazard to birds and marine animals.

Do Mother Earth a favor and skip the cheap-o plastic packing products. Instead, opt for reusable BPA free or stainless steel products which are a much healthier (and safer!) alternative. Here’s some awesome products to try out:

Lunch containers

3-compartment lunch containers, BPA-free

PlanetBox stainless steel lunch containers

Bentgo Kids Leakproof Children’s Lunch Box (for adults too!)

Reusable sandwich and snack bags

Wegreeco Reusable Snack Bags

Yummi Pouch Snack Bags

BlueAvocado Re-Zip Seal Reusable Storage Bag Kit

Your turn: What’s your go-to packed lunch? Share your tips and ideas in the comments below. It’s a space for us to learn from and help each other out!

Peace & healthy lunches for all,

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