Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Three Beautiful Things 02-05-2024: Taxes Filed, Better Late than Never, Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea Bowl

1. Today, the last of the envelopes marked "Important Tax Information Enclosed" arrived in the mail. The two income reports were the final two I've been waiting for and I immediately filled out our tax returns and filed them. Whether we get a refund (we didn't) or still owe money, I am, within myself, adamant about getting tax returns completed and filed as soon as possible. It was satisfying (and a relief) to get this task off the table today. 

2. Because I buckled down and prepared our tax return right after the mail arrived, I didn't arrive at the gym until around 3:00 or so. Today's session confirmed the idea that when it comes to exercising, late is better than never. I got in a solid hour and ten minutes of pushing, pulling, and pedaling.

3. Shawarma is a warming and aromatic blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, and black pepper and was the chief source of what made tonight's Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea Bowls so tasty. The bowls were a combination of roasted chickpeas, red onion, and tomato served over a bed of basmati rice cooked with butter, red onion, pistachio nuts, and garlic, topped with a lemon garlic sour cream and yogurt sauce, and further topped with more pistachio nuts and cilantro. It's one of our favorite meals and, for both of us, was both comforting and delicious tonight.  

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