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Day 186: Shaking Myself Off and Keeping Going!

I have a day off today!

YAY!

I discovered that the buses do not run in Salem on Veteran's Day.  Which I think is silly.  So many people have today off, especially in our state capitol! Perhaps those who ride public transportation might want to go shopping?

I don't live in Salem anymore. But I travel down via Amtrak every Wednesday.  I was considering taking a cab to some of my students. But then I am still recovering from my tummy troubles.

So I AM HAVING A DAY OFF!!

A much needed day off I might add! :)

I am doing mega laundry and some cleaning. I have a massage appointment scheduled. And then I am off to the grocery store. I am making cod and butternut squash for dinner.

I think I will also head up to the Dollar Tree. I'm going to start stockpiling gloves for anyone I meet on the streets that needs them!

I have also been doing some emailing of homeless shelters. I am so excited! I talked to my friends of Portland Chamber Music (I am their humble pianist).  They are all very passionate about serving the homeless people as part of our mission. I told them about my encounters. I have two weeks off from teaching at the end of December, so we are going to offer free music to any of the shelters who respond.  I hope they have pianos. If not, I will have to suffer with a keyboard.

But this makes my heart sing!  Positive action does move us forward! And if we can bring joy to even a few people's hearts, we have made a slight difference. :)

Speaking of moving forward, I lost another pound! I weighed in at 187 today. 

It is amazing that even though I have had some moments - like the Kung Pao Chicken encounter on Sunday, or the brownie mistake at Starbucks last week.  I could go on.  Even with those lapses, I continue to lose weight.

When I mess up, I just shake myself off and keep going.

Just like I tell my piano students.


Happy Wednesday!

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