Year Four, Day 127: Gluttonous Gluten Consumption

Today is my church pianist interview. Wish me luck! I am feeling fairly confident, especially since I was able to take a short nap this morning.

I am experiencing what I believe is a gluten hangover. I have been throwing caution to the wind lately, telling myself to just avoid sugar and not worry about gluten. I get so weary of watching what I eat.

And now I am suffering the consequences. Although the nap, and an iced tea at the bus stop did help.

Also, coming to my favorite place in the world - the library - is putting me in a good mindset. I needed to update my list of references and was pleased to find another Carson McCullers book in my "hold" slot. It is called In a Golden Eye. I think I will reward myself for surviving today by having a nice, healthy GLUTEN FREE dinner after my interview. With my book for company.

And tomorrow I will go back on my cleansing diet: Veggies, fruit, rice, a little bit of lean protein (like chicken) and copious amounts of water.

I am not going to kick myself. My tummy and head are making me suffer enough for the sins of my mouth.

Funny, I just realized how close the word "gluttony" and "gluten" are.

Here is the definition of gluttony, of which I am guilty:

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"Gluttony (Latin: gula, derived from the Latin gluttire meaning "to gulp down or swallow") means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items, particularly as status symbols. In Christianity, it is considered a sin if the excessive desire for food causes it to be withheld from the needy."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluttony

And the word "glutinous" means glue-like or sticky. In fact, "The Latin word for glue was gluten, which now the name of a substance found in wheat"

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/glutinous

Ah, the things I learn after the fact. But how quickly I forget again!

I am a work in progress. No more gluttonous gluten consumption for me!

But if I do falter, I know what helps. Rest and lots of water. Just like any illness. Or a hangover.

On that note, I am off to my interview. Wish me luck!

Talk to you tomorrow. I'll fill you in then.

Love,

Zita

P.S. I was able to get a short hoop workout in after my nap. Below is the video. Day 54!

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