Ouch. Not a great combination. Dentist and a Monday. What was I thinking?
Most Important Update: While my new dress does not have a zipper, the apparent faux buttons are REAL. Hahaha. I was able to undress all by myself yesterday. Learn something new everyday.
Ribs Update: Super good. Tender, easy. The only change I'd make was the final step of tossing them in more sauce. We aren't a "sauce" family -- I'd serve it on the side next time. Clean up was a snap too.
Unity Service Update: Another good service -- glad I stuck to my plans to go. I'm learning a little more about Unity non-denominational take on the world. This was about identifying hidden beliefs that aren't serving you anymore (Sacred Cows). Interestingly enough, Brooke Castillo's latest podcast is on the same (which I listened to on the way over). Belief Ceilings. Guess that was an important message to hear.
I have some "thinking" homework to do before my coaching call on Wednesday. I planned to go at it this afternoon, but hubby canceled golf and will be here. Might be difficult to pull away. Still working on alone time. Early mornings are not my best heavy thinking time.
The weekend was busy and FUN -- a nice break from my social famine. This week is still empty though. I'll work on adding a couple of things ... I have a few brainstorming ideas.
Yesterday was the toughest W30 day, but I made it. I WANTED to snack and have a glass of wine (or 3) in a big way. It's hard when everyone is gathered and socially eating/drinking -- AND, I'm tired from making all that happen.
After a big together-time weekend, I need some extra space today. Not sure how that's going to happen, but I woke up thinking about it so I know it's MANDATORY - hah, for everyone's sanity (i.e. I have a case of the grumps -- and the dentist isn't helping matters).
On a sobering note, our family learned that my young cousin (mid-30s) has aggressive breast cancer. She has about a year (plus) of chemo, radiation, surgeries and long term drugs. That should be a cure (prognosis is excellent, but the road is miserable). My aunt is a mess (of course). She's single with no kids and, of course, that's a whole other side of what makes this hard. Prayers, thoughts -- however you do -- is appreciated. I almost didn't include this today, but she's hard on my mind so I'll share.
I took a plunge and ordered something interesting on Amazon -- self tanner. My legs are pasty pale like they've never seen the light of day (close to true). Usually, this is an epic fail (hello, orange), but I'm armed with new info (thanks, Instagram) and am going for it again. Updates and pictures when it happens.
I started a personal development book (Finish -- Jon Acuff) last night because the book club book isn't here yet (I ordered the actual book -- better for when you have to reference back and forth for discussion). Finish is an easy read with some interesting tidbits. It's a lot like Gretchen Rubin and her habits research.
My TREAT today is time alone. Somehow. P.S. dentist time doesn't count. I might find a more concrete treat as the day goes on -- I'm on a roll.
The TOOL is accepting what is (dentist). No point in fighting the inevitable.
That is all on this Monday morning. Dentist be damned -- I'm focused on a good day. Later gators.
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