Turned It Around

Yesterday was one of those days that had potential to be a downer day.  Voting got my stress up (thinking about possible results), friend declining invite and nothing "fun" on the calendar for the next couple of days.

Since I'm doing these 50 day challenges about feeling better, I forced myself to do some of the things on the FEEL GOOD list.  Guess what, the list works.

First up, took a 6.5 mile power walk in a park.  I didn't go to Gibbs Gardens because I wanted more solitude.  Sunshine, walking, nature and time to think did the trick -- specifically thinking about GOOD things that are in my life right now.  Might not be seeing friends, but I got 2 surprises in the mail from people this week.  Might be worried about the election, but I voted and am much more informed.  Things like that.

Then I got productive and did some cooking.  Made more lentil soup -- yum and made egg salad for the hubby.  I also bookmarked more vegan recipes.  I need to decide if November is vegan month or tofu month.  Still loving lentil month -- mushroom lentil stew is the next recipe.  Soup is another possibility for November.  That goes well with Thanksgiving.  Vegan or tofu will require a lot of new grocery shopping and that might be tricky over the holidays.  Choices, choices. 

I tried on The Green Dress and I'm further than I have been since I started (so, so long ago).  It's such a cute dress -- I totally love it and can't wait to wear it.

I listened to Brene Brown's new podcast on stress -- Emily and Amilia Nagoski and their book, Burnout.  Five bucks on kindle -- sold.  I'm about halfway read.  It's a super quick read and very interesting.

I also read more of the beach read my girlfriend sent me ... Big Summer (Jennifer Weiner) and I really like it so far.

Overall, not a bad day.  Paying attention to what makes me feel better and what works me up is helping figure out how to have a happier day.

Today is CLEANING!  Oh boy.  Starting is hard, but once I get into it, it's very satisfying ... and lentil soup to keep me energized LOL.  As long as my back holds up, I'm good.

Crappy sleeping last night.  I think Monti has an ear infection and he was unsettled half the night.  I'll look at his ear this morning and vet appointment if it looks infected.  It might just need to be cleaned.  And, we are up super early this morning -- Murphy's Law.  

But ... morning routine was rushed yesterday and it's nice to get the time this morning. 

Hope it's a happy day all around.  Stay well.  Later gators.