Yesterday was a good day, but not without it's hiccups.

My friend cancelled on our dog walk and lunch which left me more upset than I expected.  I had declined other plans for the day (2 in fact) and I was annoyed.  The dog and I still went to the park, but I found myself in a grumpy mood.  Took some time, but eventually I put my breathing into action and got out of the funk. (It really works.) In, in, in, in ... out, out, out, out.

Lots of good in the day too.  A nice man helped guide me on the trail to the dog park (went out of his way).   Another friend gave me flowers as a thank-you ... makes me smile when I see them!  A very good friend posted the kindest note about me on Facebook ... made me feel loved.  I had a kick-ass workout.  Listened to the next CD from Tony Robbins.  Ate well, stayed on plan.  Finished a book.

I say all this because it's amazing how I can so easily choose to focus on the one annoyance of the day (and it was probably more disappointment than annoyance if I'm being totally honest).  But it's hard to change my PATTERNS, my ROUTINES ... my FOCUS.  Took effort, but I did it.

And, of course, when I was annoyed my brain went immediately to the food conversation ... you deserve something ... you'll feel better ... one treat won't matter.  Shut up.  I loath this conversation!!  I wonder if the day will come when I don't think those thoughts.  It's a HUGE goal.  Am I reaching too high??  I don't know, but I keep fighting the fight ...

It was a happy day because I noticed the good in the day.

I'm a little ramble-y today, kind of tired (hello first week of Whole30).  I have some thoughts on this, but I'll save it for tomorrow's chat.  Oh the suspense ...

Signing off to make crockpot chili and get ready for a yoga class ... oh and almost forgot a 90 min MASSAGE!!  I feel myself relaxing already.