Valentine's Day

Happy 💗💘💙💜💝💞 Day!!

My days-of-the-week are really mixed up.  Hubby home yesterday (after being out of town) felt like a Saturday.  He's back to work today - seems like a Monday.

Valentine's Day is a big fat ZERO this year.  We avoid eating out like the plague (learned that lesson more than once).  No sweet treats as we're both on a "diet" - so glad it's both of us!  Kids are not around.  That leaves nothing but a long walk, sofa chilling and an early night to bed.  Kind of sounds PERFECT, doesn't it?!?

I have a coffee date with an unlikely person today - my brother.  He's in our little town for business and we're meeting at Starbucks for a quick hello.  It's been a long time since I've seen him without family extras who carry a lot of baggage and pollute the water.  It will be interesting to see the dynamic.  And Starbucks - um, yes please!

I have a semi-break from Releash duties as the rest of the week is full (company this week - more on that later).  I "requested off" Wednesday - Saturday.  I still have my current in-process applications, but I need a break.  Some self-care is absolutely necessary for my sanity this week.

Duke did some training yesterday.  The short version is I learned some things to help him.  I think that's enough said.  "Trainers" and I don't always see eye-to-eye.

I feel really strongly that I need a break from negativity today too.  Couldn't read the news page - all nasty stuff.  We had a child hit by a car in the neighborhood yesterday and it's really upsetting on so many levels.  The kids needs surgery, but should make a full recovery.  Anger, judgement - everywhere I look.  Can't stomach it right now.  Blocking it all today.

So on a MUCH HAPPIER note ... I'm seeing some good stuff from doing Whole30 in a real way ... i.e. 3 meals, lots of vegetables, lots of variety.  I put on jeans yesterday and they were comfortable!!  These are my "big" jeans so not a victory lap yet ... but PROGRESS.  I actually kept them on all day. OMG!  I got a taste of that comfort and it's fueling me forward.  Thank goodness as this is PMS week, Valentine's Day, weekend company ... I need REASONS to keep pushing forward. Visualizing my jeans fitting, visualizing Hawaii ... it feels like a long time coming (too long).

Sending all my good wishes, happy vibes and love into the air on this Valentine's Day.  Feel free to take what you need XOXO.  Later gators.