Interrupted

My Life Thus Far
2016-06-26 06:41:37 (UTC)

Solid Side Benefits

It felt like I was counting down the hours until I was off work from the moment I hit the selling floor. Aside from feeling like it was the longest day ever, it wasn't a bad day. I did my best to keep myself occupied with customers. The day is much less laborious if I lose myself in the service of others. Although, I have to admit putting shit away for entitled bitches who think my sole purpose for existing is to clean up after them gets old really fast. I appreciate the customers who at least hang things back up... or who at bare minimum don't just toss stuff in a pile in the corner, inside out and tangled.

Since I spent morning to night at work, there isn't much else to say about my day. I was proud of myself this morning for getting up at a decent time, making myself breakfast (tea, toast, and my customary morning smoothie). It was a nicer start to the day, not rushing to get dressed, because I left myself 20 minutes when really I need 30. I got to relax, spend a little time with the kids, eat, then get ready. I even had time to stop for coffee! Which helped me get through the day maybe slightly less grumpily!

I've noticed over the past few days that I've been longing for more cooked foods. Toast and oatmeal at breakfast. Warm meals for lunch. I know some raw vegans thing cooked food is terrible for you, but I just don't feel that way. I've gotten in great shape, lost weight, and felt amazing while eating cooked foods in the past. I feel that it's important to listen to your heart and mind. Sometimes I want pho for lunch. Sometimes I want a warm breakfast. I'm getting slightly burned out on smoothies. I'm not ashamed to admit that. But when I do without them for a day or two, I don't feel as great as I usually do. So I got some different things to jazz up my smoothies. Carrot juice, beet juice, coconut water with aloe, different fruits (peaches are delicious)! It's helping. I really enjoyed my breakfast smoothie, and the one I brought for lunch was equally as good. I'll just keep plugging away at raw till 4, and if a day comes along where I don't want a smoothie for lunch, but a Mediterranean veggie sandwich from Potbelly, then that's what I'm having. Food is directly tied to a sense of well-being and happiness. There's no getting around that.

Speaking of food, I'm going to close out this entry now (since there isn't much else to elaborate on), so that I can enjoy a slice of vegan midnight chocolate cake (from my birthday). I'm a little shocked at how much weight I've lost eating cake and ice cream in bed. Being vegan has so many solid side benefits. It's ridiculous!




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