Beautiful Day

It's so nice to wake up early again.  It was chilly this morning, so I cranked up the heat and went back to my cozy bed while the house warmed up.  Then I was up to have my coffee and watch the sunrise.  Having quiet morning time and blogging time makes such a difference in my day.  There's something about this time that sets the tone for the whole day.  I recommend that you try writing every morning.  If you don't want to publish your thoughts, write a personal journal.  Find a special font, change your toolbars, do whatever you can to give you visual cues that this is your journal space.  It's amazing how I have a whole different mindset when I sit down and see the frame for my blog than when I open a Word document.  (Or, you could write in a physical journal, but I like the ability to edit without having to scratch out.)  Try it out.  I had no idea when I started what this blog would come to mean to me.  There is just something so valuable about taking the time to record your thoughts.

It's been a while since I reported on my weight.  I've lost a total of 8 pounds since I started keeping track.  I've been going up and down.  This past week I gained 3 pounds, after losing 6 pounds the week before.  In my desire to take advantage of my new fridge, I cooked bigger meals so I'd have more leftovers, but instead I ate more.  Hopefully, I've gotten that out of my system.  And I'm feeling better, too.  I was dragging a little last week.  Nothing like feeling tired to make me eat more. 

The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook.  ~~Julia Child