Day 2: Blogging 100 days Challenge

Stayed up too late last night (got 203 spark points in the end yesterday & could have gotten another 50 but it was 5:30 in the AM! (I have my spark set to int'l date line time cuz I'm a night owl, and hated having my 'day' split by the clock.) Inet runs better late at night when no one else is on it, and I'm a sometime freelance web dev, with always too many tabs open, lol. Anyway, posting today earlier, and did some sparking much earlier, after breakfast.



3 Small Victories:
-got in a half hour of dancing when I wasn't planning it (thanks Grammys!)
-took Rx early, and it can't be taken with food, so cut off any snacking, even healthful, that I might have done tonight
-got so engrossed in my activities today that I basically forgot about food (I cooked yesterday so didn't have to think about it today) and thus had a low calorie count, which is what I want to do all this week to end Jan. strong, as my bday is coming up in Feb

3 Blessings/Areas of Gratitude
-sparkpeople being free
-the ability to get up and dance, like Misty Copeland did at the Grammys

-wisdom that comes with age

3 Top Goals for tomorrow
-Take time for continuing ed
-Cook a meatless Monday meal
-Do Yoga and Dance (or go hiking if the weather co-operates) earlier, lift weights and spin during Maddow

Member Comments About This Blog Post
  • vIAMBLESSED103
    emoticon I understand about being a night owl... I was for years but had to change in recent years. Also my Mom was a huge night owl for most of her life. emoticon on your journey! emoticon
    565 days ago
  • vEDLEAR
    You’ve got a good plan in place. Good luck
    565 days ago
  • vLIFECHANGZ
    emoticon emoticon emoticon yep, international is a nice idea... personally, I start at wakeup (so my late/middle night eats are on the day, following dinner.... much improved but notice urges return under stress/fatigue) Love your goals/plans ~ I missed the dance but is gorgeous! Imagine your ability to dance is expressive and freeing/good for the soul :)
    566 days ago
  • v1CRAZYDOG
    Good job!
    566 days ago
  • vKPHEALTHY4LIFE
    emoticon
    566 days ago
  • vMILPAM3
    5:30 -- wow! I couldn't keep my eyes open after 11.
    566 days ago

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