Year Four, Day 39: A Day at Home

I did not leave my home Wednesday, after I returned from breakfast with my mother. I've been wanting to try "Sugar and Salt" downtown Vancouver since the Vine operator mentioned they had "the best cinnamon rolls in town!"

I tend to stay away from baked goods. But I looked them up online and I liked what I saw. Cute little bakery, with breakfast and lunch items. They even have gluten free options!

My mother and I went early, as to avoid the heat. It was lovely!

I had planned to go to the gym later, but it was a scorcher. I stayed in with Honey Dog all day, except to take her out for a few walks.

I was on a cleaning frenzy! Something about a clean home makes the heat more tolerable. At least it feels that way.

Not only did I clean, but I made a wonderful mujadera in my crockpot and a gluten free tabbouli (using quinoa instead of bulgar wheat).

I felt so good after my day of cleaning and clean eating!

I had the apartment to myself, with the sweet companionship of Honey Dawg. My daughter, and her husband and Gracie were staying in a cabin near Mt. Hood for a few days.

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