Started with a forced workout -- not in the mood for weights, but it was the only option for not getting into a back/overuse problem. Then a really good meditation -- longer than normal JUST BECAUSE -- never looked at the timer. That hasn't happened in a long time.
Hubby asked to come on errands and I said nope -- too many and I need some quiet. He was very nice about it and went on his own errands.
I started with lunch out and a book and a big booth (not the little 2 seater) and I didn't care. It hit the spot. Lemon chicken soup and a greek salad.
Then a HUGE Target run where I ran into one of my besties. Hugs, conversation, connection. I checked out in a regular line because I had so many things and had a fun conversation with the checkout gal. Being nice on purpose. Making eye contact. Being curious (learned the gift card "number" can now be scanned too -- no manual entry). All that new-old me stuff and it felt good.
Home for a medium-sized cook up which also hasn't happened in TOO long! Sweet potatoes in the pressure cooker for eating cold today (with salt and cinnamon -- tastes like pie). Roasted potatoes with onions. Meatballs -- or my version -- between meatloaf and meatball minus the bread crumbs. I cooked up the dog treats (lean meat mixture to add to kibble) and cleaned out the refrigerator.
I have a few dinners planned for the week. I didn't want to cook ahead too much because I'll be tempted to snack rather than have a regular dinner. Same food, different habits -- a meal is a better mental fit for nighttime. I also bought enough stuff for a green drinks the next few mornings. I've been low on veggie intake and that boosts it.
Starting a new book. Total trashy, cheesy read. The Rules of Magic -- Alice Hoffman. Turns out it's a Reese Witherspoon bookclub pick. Witches. Fantasy. It gets good reviews. I searched for a mystery/suspense book and got talked out of them by the reviews. They rarely get universally good reviews so I don't know why I read the bad ones - hah.
Also, we went back to watch Derry Girls and I went from -- it's okay to loving it. I need to go back to the early episodes now that I understand the accent better. Dang, it's hilarious!
Totally switching to coaching stuff -- I've been working on setting boundaries, saying no, saying yes to me. All the usual stuff. I'm having a solid week of standing firm for myself. Taking a pause before saying yes has helped weed out some "too much" favor things. Close call -- can you temp foster for 5 days -- now it's take over completely. I suspected it was going that direction -- dodged a bullet because this is PJs brother -- more of the same issues. I might be in a bit of an aggressive phase of boundary setting (i.e. every little thing - hubby will complain about that hah) but I needed to stand up again.
I had to FIRMLY say no to a big family situation. Push back from everyone and everywhere. It finally stuck and it's the biggest relief and such a big win for having my own back. It wasn't a situation that is healthy for me and I didn't need to spend a week seeing this person. People said "just get it over with." Here's the thing -- I don't need to get over what I DON'T NEED TO DO. Where is it written that I had to visit?? NOWHERE! I did it calmly and nicely, but firmly. Feels good. I need to do this more.
Here's a picture. If you drink kombucha, it's a PSA -- strain your kombucha. I know what you're thinking -- but that's the "healthy" part. It's all yours. That has fooled me too many times and I always strain -- no exceptions -- even when it "looks" fine in the bottle. I have picture proof. If this is morning, you might want to wait to view --gag, it's gross -- you've been warned :)
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| The ginger flavor is the worst offender. |
Hair day is here. This round I need it -- my hair is extra dry. I think it's because I've been partially drying it in front of a box fan instead of the hair drier. Keeps me cooler -- just wait until menopause ... I'm already overly hot all the time. Unfortunately, I think that dried me out. I'm asking about it today. There goes my great idea. Good book reading time today -- can't wait.
I booked in some fun calendar stuff too. That keeps me happy. Massage tomorrow. A couple of Lift Yoga Studio classes next week. I bought a 10 pass ticket and then they cancelled the class I liked. New schedule and a couple I'm interested to try. Glad I checked -- they expire next month. More on that next week.
Time to run. Have a great hump day. Later gators.
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