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My Life Thus Far
2016-03-20 08:11:27 (UTC)

Euphorically Stoked

Last night was brutal. I had the worst sore throat I've ever had, I'm pretty sure. I couldn't stop coughing, the post nasal drip nearly drowned me a couple of times (woke up choking). I made myself a pillow prop so I'd stay upright, but I kept slipping off of it. And as soon as I was horizontal, all the problems started. I struggled for hours. Finally close to dawn I was able to get comfortable enough to sleep. I didn't wake up until almost 1pm. Half the day gone, but I needed the rest. I still don't have much of a voice to speak of (pun intended). I did something I rarely do, and don't like doing at all. I called out tomorrow. I know I'm going to cringe when I see my paycheck, but it makes no sense trying to go in, only to lose what little voice I have totally. Again. I should have just called out in the beginning, because I think that's what's prolonged this to begin with. If I'd taken it seriously in the beginning, maybe I'd be better by now. Then again, I don't even know what's wrong with me. So, it's a wait and see game. I don't work again until Wednesday. Sweet Jesus, let this be resolved by then.

The only thing I accomplished today was my 10,000 steps (yes, still slightly obsessed with my S Health step counter app). It was such a lovely day, Snookums took the little kids and I to Fort Flagler to watch the sunset and walk on the beach. Walking in sand is such a good workout! And it was very peaceful, since it's still too cold for swimming. Today was the last day of winter, and being in nature was just as good a way to close out the season as any! I'm looking forward to a spring filled with hiking and adventuring. Although I'm pretty proud of the amount of hiking and adventuring I got in this winter. Which is new for me. I don't usually get out much in the cold months.

This evening I spent about an hour washing cutting and wrapping up containers of fruit for the freezer. I had a bunch of pears and plums that were getting super ripe. I know I won't be able to eat them all before they start to turn (especially the pears), so I froze them for smoothies. I prefer frozen fruit in my smoothies, because it makes them cold and frothy, but you can't find too many varieties of frozen fruit. So, I make my own! I'm still love, love, LOVING the raw till 4 thing. Enough that I'm actually getting a little curious to learn what the entire program looks like. Other than just eating raw until 4pm, obviously. I know there's more to it.

Sometimes I'll have a day where I have to use a little self-control to get myself to 4pm. Everyone has those junk food craving days. I'm no exception. But my perfectionistic, controlling side usually prevails. I hate messing up, even things that aren't even of that much importance. Who would care if I ate cooked food before 4pm? Only I would. But I think there's something about the discipline involved that helps keep me focused in all aspects of life, and I really can't argue with how great I feel (when I'm not combating laryngitis from hell). I'm just euphorically stoked with how awesome I'm feeling. I'm finally starting to get back into shape (without starvation or deprivation). I can eat as much as I want, no limits, and I never EVER feel hungry. I can't even remember the last time I was ravenous. And I feel like that used to happen a lot. No tummy troubles or gas. I'm just pleased as a peach! Mentally, I feel pretty solid in that regard as well. It's all coming together.




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