But here is some great news:
1. I have made it to Day 6 of this detox! This sugar junkie has not touched the stuff for five days straight. If you know me, you know that that's pretty impressive. And if I can do this, anyone can.
So I've been endlessly researching gluten, refined sugars, natural sugars, agave, coconut oil, etc and the foods that I may or may not be able to eat when I step beyond this detox and into real life. I might feel differently five days from now, but after some serious conversations, Andy and I both feel that moderation is the key. We've started to plan healthier options for the future and have been excited about some new recipes, but I'm pretty sure I'll be eating sugar again, just not in the same daily doses. I'll keep you posted!
2. I have (finally) settled on my garden for summer 2014!
It's taken me some time, and I know I'm late to the game, but any moment spent not researching foods was spent researching flowers, vegetables and herbs or cleaning up and setting up the patio for the summer. I'm so excited! This is the first time that I've put so much thought and planning into this garden, going to garden centers and speaking with professionals and then coming home and researching even more. I got online and found a few different sites where you can plan out your garden, though my favorite is still the paper and pencil method. My father-in-law has lovingly agreed to help me with some of the construction (yes, construction) and I can't wait to get started. Hopefully I'll be regaling you with delightful stories next week.
I got an email today saying that, while I wasn't one of the big winners, my picture was chosen as one of the top 250 and will be displayed in a slide show at the exhibition opening at the Sheldon on Friday, June 6 and throughout the run of the show. They didn't tell me which picture it was, so I'll be surprised at the reception on June 6. Not being a photographer, it was an exciting and encouraging email to receive.
Sometimes, just putting ourselves out there a little bit opens the door for wonderful things to happen.
So, this week, I dare you! I dare you to go out there and try something you've never attempted before! Who knows what might happen!
It's been a good day, and a good week for that matter. I hope yours has been just as wonderful!
(ps. Becky and Julia, guess where I went today!)
Congrats on your detox. I had a hard enough time just weaning myself off soda. I no longer buy them at the store and bring them into the house so they are not available to me on a daily basis. My compromise with myself was to treat myself to a Coke or Dr. Pepper or whatever if I go out for a hamburger.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to here of your plans for your garden. Construction, I could venture a guess but I'm looking forward to hearing all your ideas this week. I saw a quote at a seed company blog this week. "If you want to be happy for a short time, get drunk; happy for along time, fall in love; happy forever, take up gardening."- Arthur Smith
How wonderful that one of your pics was chosen. Wonder which one? You have a nice surprise to look forward to.
Hot ziggity!! Penzeys. You lucky girl. Wish I had been with you. Well maybe not I've always thought that store might be trouble for me. Anything new and interesting? Once you get going on those herbs you can get a dehydrater and dry your own herbs. Make your own spice blends, give Penzeys a run for their money!!
I keep forgetting to ask . I'm sure you have seen that recipe for homemade laundry detergent on pinterest. Do you use it?
Which homemade laundry detergent? I've seen several but I haven't been brave enough to try one yet. Have you? Do you like it? Is it the one that uses Borax? I bet I have some friends that use it if you're looking for a recommendation. Let me know.
DeleteHaha! Yes, I was lucky to get out of Penzey's with just a few items, though I did snatch an Italian Herb mix ;) and I received the fajita seasoning for free from the coupon on the front of their newsletter.
I totally understand the soda thing, and I like how you've made it a treat for yourself on special occasions. Andy and I are trying to set up similar ideas for our sweet eating habits in the future. I've really had a great time cooking these healthier meals. I made a creamy asparagus soup (made creamy by cauliflower) the other day and loved it. I'm researching more foods to try in the next few weeks as I transition off the detox diet and into a more well rounded meal plan. Though I'm missing rosemary bread! ;)
Love love love the gardening quote! Can't wait to see how yours is coming along as well!
Have a great week!
xoxo