Happy Holidays o' faithful readers!
Okay, the cross country trek was successfully completed with no serious damage done to roomy, myself or the car and all arriving safe and sound (thankfully far ahead of the monster storm that hit the midwest!). We did relatively well on the trip -- only two pit stops at places where I refuse to normally eat. I know can officially say when I get tired, I crave salty, fatty foods. And after 28 hours of driving, I can't imagine why I would be craving foods like that! But a little stomach bug knocked me flat for a couple of days...hmmm, could it have been my choice in foods? Did that tiny little cheeseburger from that place we won't name just do my poor little tummy in? We will never know. And I managed to keep down the sushi that we had for Christmas Eve dinner so I suppose all is good.
Sugar Plum Fairies
It's Christmas again -- that time of year I just can't seem to like. I think it's because I used to work in retail. There's nothing quiet like people shouting at you on Christmas Eve to ruin the holiday for you forever. But, it still is a special time of year. It is nice to be home with the family for a change. And out on a farm...with chickens and horses...
And can I just say, there is nothing in the world as good as eggs fresh from your own chickens? Damn. I'm not going to eat an egg for months after being spoiled with these!!! It's nice to be reminded that not all food comes from massive factories and plants and huge production lines. These little chickens are happy, spoiled and make dang tasty eggs. And did I mention the bacon??? Ooooh the bacon...sigh. I just can't even speak of the bacon. I'm drooling already.
The little Princess (oooh not sure I've mentioned her in my blog before! Princess Pickle is my mangy little dog that I rescued from a stew pot in Cambodia) has died and gone to heaven. She certainly likes this leash-free world. This morning I took her down to our cabin and let her run before we opened presents. What a happy puppy! Winter is such a pretty time here and it's fun to watch her enjoy the remaining snow as she pounces on the field mice hiding under it. Did I mention that she thinks she's a cat?
Big Pieces of Coal
Anyhow, I didn't make my goal. Blah. But hey, I'm not going to be too hard on myself. I didn't fall off the wagon -- and I haven't given up. And that is a first for me. I'm very glad that the kitchen in the farmhouse isn't done and we are relegated to what we can grill and microwave. It certainly has made eating choices way more healthy! I have the trauma of tonight to get through -- but then I should be okay until New Year's.
My plan right now is to get to the gym on Thursday. I'll try and work out at home tomorrow if I'm feeling 100%. So I didn't make my goal weight. But dang if I'm not way fitter than I was this time last year. Baby steps. I keep saying that, but it is true. My next big goal is in March. Three month chunks...they seem to work. But I'll save this for my new years post.
Okay, enough of my rambling!!!!
I'm going to go make me some hot cocoa and enjoy our Christmas poinsettia! Wishing you the best...peace, love, joy and above all HOPE.
Lots of love,
FGS
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