Year Two, Day 183: Shufflin'


In my library office. Still in pain, but alive and kicking!

Happy Election Day! I am so glad this will be over soon. Just like my back pain!

I am so glad I voted as soon as I got my ballot. Would not want to be shufflin in to drop it off today!

I am still shufflin along. I had a nice hot shower and a good stretching session this morning. And I lost another pound!

Always looking for the rainbow in the dark clouds, I am!

But today is actually a gorgeous, warm day in Portland. Last time I checked it was 68 degrees!

I still have a reduced appetite. Praise God for that! And I am continuing to take advantage of it.

Here is my food plan for today:

Breakfast: 10:00 a.m.

1/2 cup brown rice, 1/4 cup pinto beans, 1 fried egg, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, canned peaches, kim chee and peppermint tea.

Lunch: 1:00 p.m.

I know, it looks kind of disgusting. Those "Pumjabi Vegetables" and one sausage link. Actually quite tasty! Plus cottage cheese, peaches and water. I have been craving cottage cheese and fruit.

Dinner: 5:00 p.m.

To be honest, I haven't planned dinner. I will probably just grab something. There is a wonderful little taco truck in the Belmont neighborhood by my last student. It is called "Tight Taco" lol. Really good, fresh food. I'll probably grab something there.

I will also have a snack during break at choir practice tonight. I brought some applesauce.

Oh and today was free coffee day at 7-11. I grabbed a cup shufflin up the street to the bus stop.

Happy Tuesday! Happy Election Day!

Comments

Year Three, Day 58: Marilyn Monroe's Measurements

Day 24 of daily hooping. I am determined to shrink these abs, if it is the last thing I do! Perhaps I should have that written on my tombstone: "Here lies Zita". Flat abs at last!! Well I certainly hope to attain my flat abs goal BEFORE I am dead and gone! Today's video was another rush job. But I downloaded some fun tunes to my Kindle last night. I enjoyed my hoop session more listening to the Punjabi music. It reminded me of the "Maritime Bhangra Dancers". If you haven't heard of them, you should look them up. They never fail to put a smile on my face! I am not smiling so much looking at this video. My hooping skills have improved a bit, but that menopot has got to go! After my hoop session, I walked 3/4 mile to the bus stop. I was planning on attending the 10:00 a.m. Mass at the Grotto, but it was cutting it close. Plus, I was feeling the need for a Starbucks iced tea. Today was Iced Passionfruit/Black Tea, no sugar whatsoever. The ic...

Year Two, Day 274: I Like Me. RIP Packy!

Today's fruit of the spirit that I am focusing on is patience. This I need more of. And coincidentally (or not), I read in my book Challenge: A Daily Meditation Program Based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius by Mark Link, S.J. the following: "I asked God to give me happiness, and God said, 'No.' He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn't granted, it is earned." Well, not to sound smug, but I am certainly earning my patience award! :) I am having a good day, however I am a bit over caffeinated. I earned (patiently lol) a free latte today at Starbucks. On a side note, I love being a regular customer. I walked into my regular Starbucks today, and one of the barista's yelled, "Zita!" from across the room. I felt like I was in an episode of "Cheers"! I love being recognized in a friendly manner. I had a venti "Smoked Butterscotch Latte with soy". I have found the per...

Year Two, Day 201: "I"

Before my first meeting with "I" I had a wonderful first date last night! We had a lot on common. The conversation flowed easily. We laughed. It was so lovely, that I think I shall not blog about him. Not yet anyway. I am just going to call him "I". I like I. 😉 Today was a long, wonderful family day. Went to church with my daughter and son-in-law. Very powerful, uplifting service. After that we went to the horse races. Had a blast. Broke even. Essentially had a free lunch and four hours of entertainment. After the horses, we had yet another Thanksgiving dinner at my niece's place. It was her first turkey. It was amazing! But thank God I had enough willpower to resist the pie! Tomorrow I go for my first physical therapy appointment. Tuesday it is back to the gym!! Happy Sunday!

Soul Runnings

Search This Blog