Year Four, Day 14: No Worries!

Today was my "reward" day at Starbucks. My free drink was a venti Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino with soy milk and whip cream, lightly sweetened.

I sat at the Starbucks at Cascade Station and got out my knitting.

It feels so peaceful to knit again. My mind is finally clear enough to be in the present moment. I'm trying to limit my internet time, television, and worrying.

Instead, I am walking and praying, thinking, and daydreaming. And I am knitting, praying and contemplating.

It is most therapeutic!

I have a new system in the morning. I pack a small tupperware container with Rice Chex, drop in a plastic spoon and pop on the lid. Then I pack a small container of almond milk. It is the perfect size for my morning cereal! Then I have breakfast at the Max station while I wait fir my train.

Way to life hack!

I am feeling good about my hooping. I am beginning to relax about the weight. I am who I am. I think I'm going to just focus on more exercise - would like to start running with my daughter, and get back to the gym; more water, more fresh veggies and fruits. And not worry so much about the weight!

Worry is the biggest health risk I know of anyway!

So...no worries! At least for today.

I had a repeat Lyft driver over the I-205 bridge this morning. We talk about our kids. I gush about my grandbaby.

Last time I cried about my son. My driver, "C", kept listening to me, even when had parked in front of my daughter's trailer.

Then, in his lovely Latino accent, he recited the Serenity prayer.

I believe in Lyft Therapy.

And Baby Gracie therapy.

No worries. At least for today!

Talk to you tomorrow.

Love,

Zita

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