ME Time

Yesterday ended up being filled with lots of unexpected ME time.  I finished my "work" in the morning: mac+cheese for the family's dinner, bill paying, Lazy Devils and some laundry.  With nothing pressing until the evening, I ended up with time to leisurely peruse the internet while hanging out with one of my favorite people -- ME, of course 😘

I listened to a few podcasts, found a ton of book recommendations, started one of those recommendations, listened to music, booked my REWARD appointments, drank TONS of decaf cold brew, got my free espresso drink and had a really good afternoon.

With the holiday weekend on the horizon, I will have lots of family time.  A little ME time ahead does wonders.

Day 10 is in the books and I'm still wrestling with tight pants.  It's frustrating.  I'm trying to be patient but this is the first time I've experienced this side-effect.  I upped my vegetables and water intake and still hoping for results.  Honestly, my stomach is puffed out like I'm expecting a small child.  It sucks.  It's uncomfortable.  Maybe too many sweet potatoes? But I've eaten this way before without this bloat - ugh.  Maybe digestive enzymes need to come back to the table.  The probiotic was working well before I started W30.

Why can't life be simple, predictable.  Doesn't the Universe realize I'm not a big VARIETY gal??  Come on ... throw a girl a little CERTAINTY with this W30 and some loose pants.

I did well at the GNI evening.  Fun, but a bit slow.  I missed the wine.  Sad to say, but I'm more lively with a drink or two on board.

Today is a lift workout followed by nails - mani/pedi.  REWARD time!!  I miss the gel polish though.  I like a manicured nail (but a neutral/natural short nail).  I hope the "long" lasting polish works okay.  Either way, I need a good shape up.  Just a couple more weeks of rest and I'll go back to the gel.

My new obsession is a blogger named Jen Hatmaker.  Whole30 highlighted a post she wrote about her W30 experience.  Lord it was funny!  I started poking around her blog and Facebook page.  She's a self-proclaimed Jesus lover and at first I thought not for me.  Excuse my generalization, but often those who proclaim big Jesus love also hate a lot of people gay people in the name of Jesus.  I can't and won't tolerate that EVER.  HOWEVER ... Jen is NOT this generalization and she actually talks about the hypocrisy in Christianity.  She writes books, blogs, does podcasts, speaking, etc about life, kids, women, etc.  Sold!  I LOVE funny!!

I'm reading a new book based on her recommendation.  (We have the exact same "favorite" books from childhood - practically bffs lol.)  The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie -- Allan Bradley.  It's a dark, funny mystery series about an 11 year old girl in the 1950s.  It's good so far and something different.  I'll keep you posted!!

My INTENTION today is to ENJOY the day.  It's an easy day with some fun stuff happening and sometimes lots of times I don't stop and smell the roses and I "miss" the enjoyment of a good day.