Got into the office this morning before anyone else with the intent to pay bills and then get back out again. My "
just a little while at the office" turned into most of the day and I didn't leave until 6 hours later. I needed to eat something, so I ran to a great local bakery called <a href="http://www.artisanbakers.com/"><b>Artisan Bakers</b></a> that serves lunch. I was just going to grab a sandwich and run. But I knew if I did that it would be another 20 minutes before I actually ate. So I decided, "What the hay!" and sat at the table and ate.
It was actually a new experience for me. There was absolutely nothing to read, I didn't have my cell phone (dead battery) so I could check email, and I had nothing in my bag to read either. There was no one to talk to and nothing to listen to except for the workers behind the counter who kept talking about whether or not they should get cigarettes. I honestly do not know the last time I sat somewhere and just ate my food - without distraction. It was odd. But I really tasted my food. Gee, what a novel concept, eh?
But I picked a hell of a day to go out in public and be conspicuous. I had no makeup, I didn't even brush my hair. I was wearing glasses and I am awfully pale from being sick for so long. It's always nice to have your horrid state affirmed for you. As I sat there, one of my insureds walked in who I've known for years. We run into each other downtown all the time, exchange small talk, etc. He works right down the street from the bakery. He ordered a blueberry danish and as he turned around I said, "
Hey Chris!" He stared at me with a totally blank look on his face. I said my name and he said, "Oh gosh, I didn't recognize you at all." Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice. To which I replied, "
Yeah, I know, I look like hell. I've been sick for weeks." Smile. Grin. Here, let me give you a big hug and a wet kiss...
5 Wonderful Things:
- a lunch with no rushing and no interruptions
- the light at the end of the stomach flu tunnel
- a beautifully crafted cup of hot chocolate
- time to put things in order in my office
- though sad to take the Christmas tree down, I love the feeling of accomplishment when everything is packed carefully away and safe again for another year
FOOD TIMING:
Bed Time: 12:25
Wake Time: 7:55
AM Weight: 239.2
9:20 - 2:30 - tea
2:40 - lunch
3:00 - 10:30 tea & water
8:40 - chocolate
Timing was off today, but seem to be in a new phase of this bug, hopefully the healing phase. Had no appetite today. AT ALL. Had a really rough night last night that had me wondering if I'd ever be well again. But today I've had no stomach flu episodes. I did make sure to eat lunch when my stomach started to hurt a bit. Tonight it didn't hurt and I felt nothing but thirsty, so I've been trying to down tea & water.