The husband and I have always been wanderers. If not in actual life, then in our heads. We were ready to drop everything and move to China. We’d move just about anywhere in the world. Being in Arkansas was a product of what happened last summer, and I knew it wouldn’t be permanent.

We’re headed to San Diego, where we will be for a while.

We’re still nomads at heart, but Max is getting older, and needs stability. He can’t fear we’ll move every year. So we’re dedicated to staying around for a while so he can build roots.

As for me, I’m thrilled. I’ve always wanted to live in San Diego. It’s like Orlando, only moderate temperatures year ’round (I can do without humidity). There are so many things I want to do there, like visit all the museums at Balboa park, shop at the green, eco friendly grocery stores, enjoy the sunshine, take Max to Legoland, learn to surf (after the snowboard incident I may wait a while on this goal)…and we’ve got time to do it all.

I actually have a long-time friend in San Diego, so that’s an added bonus. And there’s an IKEA! Heaven.

I’ll miss a few (very few) people here, but I’m grateful for the bonus time I’ve gotten to spend with people like my mom, best friend and her family.

Meanwhile, my house is emptying out and I can’t find anything.

Mom is driving with Max and I to California then flying back. We’re going across Route 66 for an adventure. I’ll be taking lots of photos w/ my new camera, so stay tuned for that (but forgive me if I don’t have time to post them!).

Wish me well. See you across country!

Disclosure: I gave away and reviewed Chef’s Requested products on GiveDaddy.com. I thought you should know.

So I didn’t eat red meat until about 2 years ago. As a teen, I decided it was bad. Anyway, after edging into bacon and pepperoni, I finally gave in and tried steak. Actually, Korean barbecue was what sold me. These days, my husband calls me the Steak Monster. I love it. Can’t get enough.

So when I heard about Chef’s Requested’s Blogging Contest,  I knew I had to win it. They’re picking one blogger who racks up points talking about the contest and about their products and giving them a $1500 sponsorship to attend a blogging conference. Hey! I love steak! I LOVE Chef’s Requested. And I love blogging conferences. And I hate paying to attend. So I’m ready for this.

You can enter too. But you don’t want to because you want me to win, right??

I get extra points for giving a recipe using Chef’s Requested. Here goes. Super simple.

Fajitas a la Susan

Chef’s Requested 100 calorie steaks

True Lime shaker

Tony Chachere’s Cajun Seasoning

Tortillas

Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole to your tasting

Cut the 100 calorie steaks into thin strips. Season with True Lime and Tony Chacheres. No, this isn’t a mistake. You don’t need salt.

Turn your skillet to almost high. When it’s ready (and I always put mine in before it’s ready and get scolded by my resident chef) put in the steak strips. Cook until done to your taste. I like a little pink in mine, so it’s only about 2-3 minutes.

Put steak on a plate. Get a plate of tortillas and all the fixin’s. Put out for your family to make their own flavor taste sensation. Easy peasy, as Max says.

Yes, that’s my recipe. You probably won’t be printing it on a recipe card. It’s kinda casual, I know. But you don’t need a recipe! It’s common sense.

One reason I like the 100 calorie steaks is that since I never ate red meat, I tend not to think about cholesterol and fat. With the 100 calorie steaks I don’t have to.

Sorry to be such a downer lately. Lots of sadness going around. Anissa Mayhew, who blogs at Hope for Peyton, recently suffered a stroke. She’s got a lot of friends online and off, and we’re trying to come together to help her and her family come through this.

I’d been following Anissa on Twitter for a while and was excited to get to play pool with her at Type A Mom. She’s already been through so much.

If you blog, please help spread the word. The family is asking that anyone who wants to help out donate through their Paypal link below. I’m going to do my part. It’s amazing, actually, how social media has helped spread this message. And I’m glad to be a part of it.