more lent(ils)

tonight we had the tilapia that i had thought i would eat either on Wednesday or Friday this week. since that didn't work out i am just going to go meat free until Saturday (fish excluded obviously)

We had our broiled tilapia with trader joe lentils and steamed broccoli. yum!

junk food hangover

yesterday i ate way too much junk food and now i have a headache that i think is the equivalent to a junk food hangover.

last year i tried doing something different for lent instead of abstaining from anything (though i think i did give up pop) i decided to proactively do something, reading the bible every night of lent.

This year the church i always attend ash Wednesday mass at had some other suggestions on their web site :

1. Each day, say something positive about someone in your family, your neighborhood, your office.

2. Each day, pay a compliment to someone you know or

3. Find a new way to tell your loved ones that you love them.

4. Thank someone for something they have done for you. If you cannot think of anything that someone has done for you, say thank you to God for something he has done.

5. Spend a few minutes listening to someone without comment or interjection. Simply listen.

6. Send a cheerful little note to someone each day.

7. Stop and whisper a prayer whenever you hear the clock or your watch strike the
hour. Alternate using prayers of petition, thanks, sorrow for sin, or praise on different days of the week.

8. Hide notes of encouragement or love in your child’s book bag or lunch bucket or your spouse’s briefcase or purse.

9. Embrace a loved one each day.

10. Console someone who is mourning the loss of a loved one.

I like these suggestions. None of them set you up to fail (ie don't complain, don' speak negatively about people) While I like those I know I as a human won't succeed at either of them. i can try to do both less, but that is about it. I like all the communication included too. so if you start to get random communication from me I may have decided to do that.

F A T Tuesday

work food log

8:30 "heart healthy" portion of oatmeal with 1/4 cup of dried "antioxidant fruit" (this is my usual breakfast)
9:00 krispy kreme doughnut with chocolate icing and sprinkles
11:15 Estelle's double cheese burger with fries
1:30 mini twix
2:00 handful m&ms
3:45 mini milky way

we know how to celebrate fat Tuesday

eew

So, Mondays are rather long days for me right now.  I get home around 1030pm and then try to relax for an hour, eat a bite and then shower and get ready for bed.  Well, today despite the length of the day and the killer shin splints that have re-emerged, was a very nice day.  I enjoyed the work I did, I learned some stuff and even used my Starbucks coupon one more time before it expired.  Anyway, I get home and watch Chuck (my favorite nerd on NBC) while snacking on some left overs from Bill's yummy dinner.  Then I hop in the shower.  With my aching shins (and a stiff back from sitting so much today) I was really looking forward to the shower. I even had a new shower puff thing to use.  So, I get some of my favorite shower gel on the puff and start to wash off.  That's when I glance down and see brown stuff on my belly.  I then look at the puff and throw it as far from me while shrieking.  

yup there was a large brown centipede in my shower puff. 

I think it had faced its demise long ago in the linen closet (or at least that is what I am reassuring myself with).  So much for relaxing. }}shudder{{

Tomorrow, is Fat Tuesday which as a tradition at my work we all throw in money and get greasy burgers and fries from a local place.  Tomorrow night, is school with Winnie.  Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and Bill made reservations some place for Chicago Restaurant Week (they had been on Tuesday but then they conflicted with class).  I think they have fish, so I should be ok. Thursday is a night at home, followed by Friday and more Chicago Restaurant Week reservations.  I am sure you folks with little ones at home are rolling your eyes saying enjoy it while you can, but honestly I think I would rather be at home more.  It seems these thing always come all together at once.

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Bill and I just watched the HBO movie Taking Chance tonight.  I had heard about it a few months ago and had really been looking forward to it.  It isn't a long movie and was very touching.  Well filmed and not overtly preachy.  

Anyway if you have HBO, I am sure they will play it a few more times and I would recommend seeing it.