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!

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