Every day I learn more and newer things about myself. There are unfortunate things happening in the life of my family members at this time and the crummies of which I spoke in my last blog come from processing the information and my emotions surrounding it. Being three thousand miles away from my loved ones during difficult times is a tough thing, but understanding that and going gently inside of my own life is something that will help to keep me safe, sane and healthy. Not surprisingly, sticking to bennies in the diet help with that gentleness. I even allowed myself to stay up late (2 a.m…yipes!) re-reading Harry Potter last night. I needed to escape into somebody else’s world for a little while, and Hogwart’s was where I wanted to be! I was sleepy today, but my spirit felt cared for.

On less touchy-feely notes, the tuna that I grilled up in the beginning of the week has nearly all been eaten, and I do notice a difference in my strength with consistent flesh throughout the week. I’ve also been doing the cup of warm water/lemon thing in the mornings and it makes me feel pretty good, I think. I’ve also gotten back to eating way less more consistently throughout the day and have felt much more even, if that makes any sense. Finally, I’ve been having real trouble with coffee lately (I want too much of it!!), and while it hasn’t made me sick, per se, I know that it’s an avoid and I’m trying to control it in my diet. I did get some pretty good green tea from Trader Joe’s and it’s yummy with soymilk, so I’m going to shoot for less coffee and more green tea this coming week. Oh, and one more thing!! I’m meeting a friend in Pasadena this weekend to window shop and catch up on gossip, but we’re meeting up at the Barnes and Noble…so that means my dear BTD followers and friends…I’ll finally pick up LR4YT!! I’ll let you know what I think after this weekend. Maybe I’ll get the saliva test to check my secretor status after all…

Take care and be well…