Back on the Wagon

 

What wagon, you may ask? Well, a couple of them:

This week I haven’t eaten out once this week! I went a little nuts at Whole Foods last weekend, and have been cooking for myself all week. Some dishes I made include a broccoli slaw coleslaw with homemade dressing; stir-fry with mushrooms and tempeh, brussells sprouts braised in white wine, citrus collard greens, pasta with fresh asparagus… yum! I don’t know that I’ll be losing any weight but at least I’m eating well!

I’ve been working out, doing P90X with a friend of mine. While I don’t see any change yet, various muscles throughout my body feel pretty worked out! That sweet, good ache; the twinges when I reach for or lift something; and in general, the energy level is up!

Reading! Oddly enough, it’s been a dry couple of months where I haven’t read a darned thing! A co-worker and I traded books and now I’m reading “The WInd Up GIrl” by Paolo Bacigalupi, a sci-fi bio-punk set in Bangkok. It’s fun to read and reminds me of my time in Thailand, which is a great side effect.

It’s not exactly a wagon, but I’m working on finding a two- or three-bedroom row-house or apartment to move into this summer… in other words, I’m going back to having a roommate! A few things prompted this: mostly, a friend of mine is moving to town; but also, I think I’m finally ready to take that step and have a roommate again, have someone to chat with and talk to, and share my space with!

Those are my wagons, I suppose. Otherwise, I’ve been enjoying the nice weather when it’s here. Spring may have finally arrived because we’re getting rain and humid warmth now and again. Every Sunday I go enjoy the drum circle in a nearby park. I’m hoping to start swimming regularly – at least once a week, hopefully more. And tomorrow I’m going to Spa World, which I’m TOTALLY ready for!

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