That's the song that is playing for me right now. I love this song. It's a song that makes you want to get up and dance.
I was a bit under the weather yesterday. A bit of a sugar problem and I just couldn't correct it. Even though I ate some mandarin oranges (love working at Wendy's) Usually, that does the trick. But I had the weakness, the developing migraine, and blurred vision. I know what I did wrong, it happened by going to o early to bed the day before and then eating breakfast too late. So, I changed things around a bit, and it's all good now.
Warning. Rant ahead.
I talked to my dad a couple days ago. I felt the need to tell him that I no longer eat meat, and for an undetermined time, I won't be eating dairy or egg byproducts either. I am visiting for Thanksgiving and it's bound to be a bit noticeable. I think that I might 'lift the ban' at least in relation to egg and dairy. For Thanksgiving meal.
It's been this way for a while. Even though my dad was using a joking tone, I *heard him loud and clear*. I am certain he believes that I've been brainwashed and can't determine what's good for me because I WON'T FUCKING TAKE SHAKLEE. I ABSOLUTELY HATE THAT SHIT. It's expensive and I'll admit that I don't care if 'it's scientifically proven to be the best multivitamin/supplementation program by more scientific magazines, etc etc.' You see, my dad sells this shit. He's sold it since I was about fifteen. One day, he came home and he had a bag full of vitamins. From that day on, my dad was a nutrition zealot.
I know that he was only trying to do the best that he could for his family, but it was really tough. He just came home one day, and decided for the whole family that we were going to eat only fruit in the morning, salad at lunch, and a light dinner. No exceptions.
Then it came prom time, he felt my dress fit too tightly (my father weighed me) and told me that I couldn't wear my beautiful Gunnie Sax (sp) 500 dollar dress unless I lost weight. Therfore forcing me to go on the Shaklee weight loss program, just so I could go to Prom.
So, while I have been through mucho therapy. And my dad and I actually get along quite well. Dad's taken counselling too and apologized for the things that he did. And, while I know all the scientific things behind shaklee, and I know it's good for you, but I can't not equate it with a negative thing. So, all that 'nutrition' would be for nothing. Because everyone knows you have to have positive thoughts to help you change for the better. So, I found something of high quality, all natural and I take that.
I really just want my dad to be happy for me. Happy that I am actively taking a role in my health and able to mentally address this properly for the first time. I feel better than I have in a long time. Really, I feel better than I can remember.
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breathe in, breathe out.
Gah, I can get *so* wound up over that.
Last night I went to the store and saw pepper jelly. I shuddered three times. Like the type that goes right up your spine. I just can't even imagine it. If it doesn't compliment Peanut Butter; No thank you.
I finally made bean soup correctly. I had been previously unsuccessful with dealing with beans. At first I wasn't sure if i liked it. But, after a little salt, it was perfect. ( I try not to cook with salt, I prefer to flavor it later with salt, you use less and you get more flavor.)
I have much to do. So, I really should get it done. Packing and what not.
love you
xxx