Day 5

It has recently come to my attention that I am completely and unapologetically addicted to coffee...

This morning, as i was crawling out of bed with approximately 2-3 hours of sleep and the Louis Vatton bags to prove it, i trudged to the kitchen, preparing to make a steaming chocolate caramel latte.... and then was forced to remember that I am not currently allowed to have caffeine.... and within seconds of that cruel reality sinking in, instead of instant coffee, I had an instant migraine.

Regardless, I made a PB&J smoothie instead-- a mix of coconut milk, peanut butter (or the dried substitute in my case that has only 45 calories and no oil! check it out sometime-- it's called PB2), about two large handfuls of spinach, a cup of raspberries (which really is the whole pint), and the vegan vanilla protein powder. It was slightly on the tart side, but still yummy.

Side Note-- I have heard of meditations for weight loss and self control over eating habits, and while I do think some research into that type of practice may hold some merit, I think that just not buying oreos would be easier for me right now.... thankfully, the package is now gone, and in turn, so is the temptation to eat them........ Don't judge.  :-)

I'm not sure how I survived my day at work today. I was on the verge of falling asleep about every 10 seconds, and overall, my energy level was minimal. That, combined with the lack of conversation in the house due to the inherent awkwardness of yesterday's tablet discoveries, and one moment at a time was all I could handle today. To top it off, when I came home, the Itty Bitty Pretty one still had a fever, and so prepping/cooking wasn't really an option. Spicy black bean burgers was the entree of the evening again, not that I minded since it was freezing outside, cloudy, and the smell of rain was in the air.

Now, a full moon is rising, the sniffles are present, and it is the 5th of November, only the best night to watch V for Vendetta. And, as I'm doing my best not to get sick, drinking an orangey cider type of tea that warms the body and comforts the spirit. It is the perfect ending to a rough day.... and as a side note, i find this to be an abundant amount of irony in my life. I spend my days helping individuals who are delayed in some way to learn to communicate, and yet, when I hear my name an exhausting number of times from the Quizmaster (my 4 year old), I cannot help but want quiet. As much as I love that girl, she could be her own little Marvel superhero-- I'd call her The Informer, and she would wear all black, as she is stealthy and always manages to trip me by lurking in my shadow, and I would draw her with a very big mouth....... okay, and eyes that can melt you into a puddle.... what can I say? She is my kryptonite. I love her so much.

I may have to start this 21 day journey again-- it's been 5 days, and I think I did a non-vegan processed item at least once each day..... I'll decide tomorrow. Check back in to see.

Until then,

Savor and Smile :-)