Sunday SupperSteak Salad
(grilled sirloin, mixed greens, red pepper, broccoli, strawberries, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette)
I struggled with the blahs all day long today. Rainy Sunday's are much harder to manage than rainy Monday's in my book, but I've just about made it through. I haven't buried my feelings in food so I'm glad for that. I just kept putting one foot in front of the other. Occasionally I wished for some happy surprise to make me feel better. But no happy surprises today. I'm still feeling restless, anxious, a little worried, and lonely. Alone. But at least I'm feeling it. I'm not rushing around non-stop to avoid the feelings, and not covering them with food.
Looking back on my day, it was ok I guess. I slept until 8:30 or so, and I slept great. I had a leisurely morning. I sat out on the back porch drinking coffee, reading, and thinking. About noon, I went to the gym and did a workout. Somehow, even with the blahs, I was able to do a workout. It helped that Marshall showed up mid-way through so I couldn't quit. Hmmm, maybe that was a happy surprise. When I left the gym, I had a message from Byron asking me to meet him for coffee. Oh wow! That was another happy surprise; I just didn't recognise it at the time. I haven't seen him in a while so it was good to catch up. As I was leaving Starbucks, I received a text-picture message from my friend, Susan. It was a picture of the cutest cardigan welsh corgi puppies! Little baby Melvins! Now, that was definitely a happy surprise!
5 month-old Cardigan Welsh CorgisCould there be a new puppy in my future?
When I sat down to write this, I honestly thought it had been a totally blah day. I sat down to write about having the blahs. But as I recounted my day, I realized that it was sprinkled with gems not fully appreciated at the time. It's all in the attitude. And a little bit of gratitude goes a long way towards curing the blahs.
6 comments:
Seeing you was definitely a highlight of my day yesterday! And, oh, those puppies! Adoreable! I think you should consider one. Melvin needs a playmate, and you could always use a new one! Hope you have a marvelous Monday!
Pat - sounds like your Sunday was a great day when you reflected on it - you just let those little negative thoughts take over - glad you realized all of your little surprises.
Happy day for me - I am going to be able to make it to the gym at least three days this week! I will be there tonight as it was too cold for me to get out of bed this morning.
Another victory for me - I bought 2 pairs of designer jeans on Friday! I have been wanting a pair for the past 5 or so years, and finally felt comfortable in a pair (or 2) - and am proud to show off my booty/hips. They are being altered now, but hope to be able to wear them this weekend. I am starting to get much more comfortable in my own skin/shape.
Gnomes, that's great news! I'm so proud of you for getting those jeans and declaring that "the wait" is over.
Thanks Pat - now I just need to create an opportunity to struct my stuff in them :)
By the way - that salad looks amazing.
Gnomes, Please let me know when you will be strutting your stuff. I would like to bear witness...snap a picture for the blog maybe. ;-)
The salad was good, and so easy.
Wow Gnomes. RX weights! Designer Jeans!!
Pat--Sounds like the journaling on the blog is working and allowing you to see the bright spots in the day!
I got a new car this weekend:-)...well at least new to me. It's great. Green Acura TSX. only had 15000 miles and got a great deal.
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