Day 86: The Godfather

Day 86: The Godfather - At Last!!

I managed to hop out of bed at 7:30 a.m. One and a half hours later than I had planned. Oy. I was disappointed that I must have slept through my alarm. I think a more annoying alarm clock might be in order!

Well, and really I need to go to sleep earlier. I lay down at 11:00 p.m., but wasn't tired, so I watched about an hour of the Godfather. Cannot believe I never saw this movie. Al Pacino was so cute when he was younger - almost as cute as he is now! I think I have avoided it when I was younger, because I was worried about the violence, but years later I realize I have seen much more violence and disturbing content. I am looking forward to Part II and Part III when I finish this DVD.

But today shows progress. So I adjusted my day. I am pleased to say I started with prayer, and bible reading. I did 2 miles on the trail. Fast walking. I'm still having trouble with aching and soreness and don't want to stress my joints with running until I am feeling better.

I made it to the grocery store and bought the ingredients for gyros! :) I am baking them as I speak. The whole house smells divine!

I did a bit of yoga. Could use more, but am running a bit late.

I had my 1/2 grapefruit, water with spirulina powder and a small bowl of high fiber cereal with coconut milk so far today. I am brewing some Japanese barley tea. Which I love! One of my students brought me some back from Japan a few weeks ago.

I am going to cut the meat in thin strips when it is done and has cooled. I made a yogurt/garlic/mint/lemon/serrano pepper sauce to drizzle on the meat after I stuff it in a pita.

I have cut up some radish - my new snack (love that crunch!) and I will pack an orange.

I hope to make it through the day on this.

Wish me luck.

I am off to practice the organ a the church.

Happy Wednesday! :)

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