Day 173: An Altered Schedule and an Emergency Rice Cake!

I made it to the gym again today. Very proud of myself. I worked back and biceps and a bit of elliptical. I didn't get a chance to do any crunches, plank or stretching because I was heading out to teach some students. I am on a break right now, at the library. I have one more student before I stop at the grocery store and then head home.

I plan on doing some yoga with some soft background music when I get home.

I didn't pack any food today. I really regret that. I woke up and hit the floor running. My schedule has been altered this week. I don't mind that so much, but it has thrown me off. Today I had a morning rehearsal of the Honeybee musical I am accompanying at one of the grade schools. Several of my students cancelled their lessons this week because of school carnivals.

I'm ok with change. But I really missed having a meal in my backpack. I did however, have the foresight to pack 2 rice cakes. I actually did have a rice cake emergency! I had planned on going home for lunch, but ended up sitting over tea and finishing yet another Stephen White Novel (Dry Ice) after rehearsal. So I was crunched for time. I stopped for a quick cheeseburger on rice cake, salad and unsweetened tea at Burger Kind after my workout.

I am probably going to have to grab another small meal before I head home. It's ok. Once in awhile. But tomorrow, my lunch bag goes into my backpack!!

I am still have jaw pain, neck stiffness and overall tension. I think I will definitely have to schedule a massage tomorrow.

But now, I must run off to teach a student.

Happy Thursday! :)

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