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Year Four, Day 317: Snow in April

 Hi Friends!

I am gazing out the window as I type this. Big, plump, white snow flakes are descending from a slate grey sky.



It has been snowing since very early this morning. All of the school districts have closed due to the snow and power outages. I am waiting to hear from the music center. Usually when Portland Public Schools close for inclement weather, they are closed as well. I only have on in-person class on Mondays, the rest of my students have private, virtual lessons. I will most likely be teaching from home today.  

It is actually pretty exciting to have snow in April. The week before Easter no less!  I looked at the forecast for Easter Sunday, and they are predicting sunny with a high of 58 degrees! 

Today's high is only going to reach 44 degrees.  Low of 33 degrees.  In April!

I am going to head out soon to the gym. The snow is getting wetter - soon it will turn into rain. But the ground is still white.  I am going to wear double layers for sure!

After the gym, I am stopping by Taco Bell. I decided to buy the "Taco Pass".  For $10 you get a taco a day for 30 days.  This will certainly help me save money and give me a nice little stopping point to read before I teach. I might even to something super crazy today, time permitting! One of my gyms is just two blocks from a Taco Bell, on the bus line a few miles from my son's place. I might go work out, grab a taco and chill for a bit. Then there is another gym I belong to that is even closer to my son's.  This one has hydro massage tables and massage chairs.

Perhaps I will stop by for a little massage on the way home!

What a life! I may sound a bit loopy - I have 3 gym memberships, after all! - but I would rather spend the money on a good habit, rather than waste it on a bad habit. 


Speaking of which, I have decided to try the sober life. I do not drink much, but I enjoy the neighborhood bars that my man and I frequent.  I have found it empowering to go into a bar and order a nonalcoholic drink. One of my go to's is club soda on ice with a lime.  Or orange juice, club soda and lime.  Very refreshing! And I don't really miss the alcohol. In fact, the idea of alcohol these days turns my stomach.


Since I am moving into my own place soon (hopefully this week!), I am going to have to budget my money tightly.  Less restaurant food.  And the 5-spot I keep in my phone case as "mad money for the occasional video poker? Bye-bye!

I feels good to let go of things that no longer serve me.

If only I could let go of this spare tire around my waist!

It's living on borrowed time! I'm coming for you next spare tire!


On that note, Happy Snowy Monday!


Talk soon!

Love,


Zita





PS: AAAACCCKK! I just received a call from the Music Center. We ARE open! I better get going if I want to catch a taco and a workout!  (Massage will have to wait)


Talk soon!




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