Saturday, May 18, 2013
Jury duty
I finally wrote it! I tried to publish this yesterday but my computer was acting up, so here you go, a bonus post today! BBS has been serving jury duty. I'm pretty sure I just heard a mass groan on that one, but let me share my perspective. Our Judicial System is flawed. It's slow, it's cold and it makes mistakes. But the reason it makes mistakes is because it's run by humans, and we humans are inherently flawed. However, I'm a big believer that if we don't participate in the system, we have no right to criticize it. I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned this before (seems like all bloggers do a "meet me" at some point, but I've been going through my old posts and don't see one. I may be seriously slacking here!) but I used to be a juvenile probation officer. In the juvenile system, there is no such thing as a jury of your peers, so all the power falls to the judge and unfortunately I saw first hand what could happen if a judge or prosecuting attorney didn't like a kid. So while the adult system is definitely flawed, the jury helps keep some of that in check. I have to think that if I would ever make some big mistake, or be accused of something I didn't do, that I would appreciate the opportunity to be judged by a jury of my peers than by one lone person who could chose not to like me. And because of that, while I know our system is pretty screwed up, and while I know it's a real pain to serve jury duty, I also believe it's quite an honor to be able to help someone else process through such a difficult time. I know it has been a huge hassle for BBS and the kids have really taken it hard not having her around 24/7, but I'm so proud of her dedication and I know I'm lucky to love someone who so willingly serves her community.
Juicing, part 5
I've realized that since I've gotten so far behind this is getting a little confusing, so I'm going to start including days of the week, and I'm hoping to go back through and do that from the beginning. Bear with me!
Day 9: Monday, Weight 205
Today has been a day of recovery. Last night was brutal and I'm still not feeling good. I'm definitely better than I was the first couple days but no where near where I was before trying to run. I'm super tempted to eat some protein. I keep thinking that will make the dizziness go away. I know we did our research before starting this but it's seeming more and more like a really stupid idea. I'm ready for this to be over.
Day 10: Tuesday
I'm feeling so much better than yesterday. I've got Doll Baby and Princess today while BBS serves jury duty (daggonit, I never did write that post!) and they're keeping me going, but surprisingly (thankfully!) I'm not really suffering. I had a headache when I woke up this morning but other than that I'm feeling good. I even went jumpy jumpy (bounced on the trampoline) with Princess for a while. It was really great to spend some time with the monkeys and I even got to see the older ones for a little while when they got home from school. We've all been so busy lately (and honestly, I've been pretty grumpy) that we haven't taken the time to just enjoy each other. Today was a great day!
Interesting side note: Man and I are both chapstick addicts but we have noticed that neither one of us is using nearly as much as before we started the juice fast. We don't really know if it's because we're drinking more or if there's some nutrient in which we were deficient but either way we like not being so tied to our little tubes of lip balm!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
In need of suggestions
Since Man and I started juicing, we're really trying to change our attitude toward food. It's great, because we're working toward being healthier and doing good things for our bodies, but it's really taking a tole on our relationship. Not only because we were both so grumpy for so long when we first started, but also because historically, our date nights have always revolved around food! Don't get me wrong, we're fine and we'll get through this just like we have and will overcome anything that comes our way, we're just lacking a little creativity on this one. We've gone round and round trying to come up with ideas. I suggested a movie, but he thinks a complete date would be dinner and a movie, because otherwise you're just sitting together in a dark room, staring at a screen and not interacting. I suggested we walk around Newport but he thinks all the restaurants and snack shops would just be too tempting. So now it's on you all. Give me date ideas! Leave them in the comments so others can build on them. Help!
Juicing, part 4, no TMI to report (I'm sure you're disappointed)
Day 7: Saturday, Weight, 208
It's Saturday! My day off this week. We're celebrating Mother's Day, too, which is nice. Things are going well with the fast, really nothing to report. I'm feeling the best I have so far, in a good mood and not terribly hungry. Hopefully this keeps up! Princess kept reaching for my cup while we were out buying flowers to plant at my grandma's house so finally I let her try it. She didn't make a nasty face, but she also didn't drink any more when I offered it! While we were making juice Man and I were actually joking around and having fun. It was the best time I've had in a while. We laughed and teased each other and talked about the ridiculousness that is the amount of fruit and veggies in our fridge. We actually bought a 25lb bag of carrots the other day. Crazy! Man doesn't think we'll ever get through that many carrots, but I bet him we'd go through it in a week. We'll see who's right!
Man feels awful today. He opted out of celebrating Mother's Day with us, just because he didn't want to leave the house.
Day 8: Sunday
It's been a pretty good day. I'm a little more tired and grumpy than I was yesterday but basically okay. I'm working today and I'm training the new guy, so I think that's helping keep me busy and keep my mind off things. Happy Mother's Day, by the way! Miss Thing asked me yesterday to run a 5K with her this summer and of course I said yes, so we started training today. Not a good idea. Feeling woozy and weak, like I'm drunk only not having fun. I thought I was going to pass out on the path and then again later at home. Man got me settled on the couch and then went to take care of the evening chores. He's getting the laundry from the drier, putting the sheets back on the bed and taking care of everything. Thank goodness!
Man didn't write any notes for this day but he reported feeling pretty good. Currently he's eating lunch and juicing the rest of the day. He told me he had homemade soup with lots of chicken in it today. It sounded good and I'm super jealous!
It's Saturday! My day off this week. We're celebrating Mother's Day, too, which is nice. Things are going well with the fast, really nothing to report. I'm feeling the best I have so far, in a good mood and not terribly hungry. Hopefully this keeps up! Princess kept reaching for my cup while we were out buying flowers to plant at my grandma's house so finally I let her try it. She didn't make a nasty face, but she also didn't drink any more when I offered it! While we were making juice Man and I were actually joking around and having fun. It was the best time I've had in a while. We laughed and teased each other and talked about the ridiculousness that is the amount of fruit and veggies in our fridge. We actually bought a 25lb bag of carrots the other day. Crazy! Man doesn't think we'll ever get through that many carrots, but I bet him we'd go through it in a week. We'll see who's right!
Man feels awful today. He opted out of celebrating Mother's Day with us, just because he didn't want to leave the house.
Day 8: Sunday
It's been a pretty good day. I'm a little more tired and grumpy than I was yesterday but basically okay. I'm working today and I'm training the new guy, so I think that's helping keep me busy and keep my mind off things. Happy Mother's Day, by the way! Miss Thing asked me yesterday to run a 5K with her this summer and of course I said yes, so we started training today. Not a good idea. Feeling woozy and weak, like I'm drunk only not having fun. I thought I was going to pass out on the path and then again later at home. Man got me settled on the couch and then went to take care of the evening chores. He's getting the laundry from the drier, putting the sheets back on the bed and taking care of everything. Thank goodness!
Man didn't write any notes for this day but he reported feeling pretty good. Currently he's eating lunch and juicing the rest of the day. He told me he had homemade soup with lots of chicken in it today. It sounded good and I'm super jealous!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Big day
I spent the day with the monkeys today. BBS is serving jury duty and needed a sitter so I met her in town and traded cars with her so I'd have the car seats. Man and I took the kids to see Grandpa in the nursing home and then ran some errands and then the kids and I went back to their house while Man went home to work. I'm completely exhausted and can't wait to go to bed but it was a really awesome day. The monkeys were great and I really loved getting to spend some time with them. Things have been kind of crazy lately with business picking up at work and spending so much time at the hospital and nursing home and it was really great to slow down and have a fun monkey day!
Monday, May 13, 2013
I may have too much time on my hands
We were discussing how moody I've been on this darn juice fast and started debating (jokingly, of course) whether I could have a drink. Originally it was suggested that because vodka doesn't have any calories I could drink it, but I said that since tequila is made from cactus, which is a vegetable, it's practically juice already and I totally think it's allowed. I was questioned on whether a cactus is actually a vegetable or possibly a fruit. And then this happened.
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