Day 11 & 12- #forward

Day 11-

Meals- Don't remember without brain power so we will leave it as- Stayed the course
Lean and Green was a huge salad at our local diner with grilled chicken on top.  SO yummy.
It's amazing how much better food tastes when you are not the one making it.

Very challenging day- More clients in serious crisis.  I just wanted to come home and eat french fries dipped in ranch.    But I didn't.     I'm hoping these thoughts go away some day.    In the mean time I move forward on my 365 day journey.  

Day 12-

Meal 1- 2 scrambled eggs , hot green tea
Meal 2- Fruit and Nut Bar
Meal 3- Choc Shake
Meal 4- Salad with a little cheese on top ( not sure if that should count as rest of my protein, or a condiment) , hot green tea
Meal 5- Oatmeal raisin bar
Meal 6- Vanilla Shake
Meal 7- Choc pudding

The Lean and Green was split up in the morning and afternoon, hence the 7 Meal scenario.
Tons of water and  2 cups hot green tea (no sweeteners)

My story with Tea- 
Up until about 3 years ago I was sort of Anti- Tea.  It seemed old fashioned and proper. (I know, don't hang me by my toes you Tea Drinkers)  Tea cups... Tea Pots.. just seemed, well... too proper for a free spirit like me.  However, about 3 years ago my Besties took me to a tea house in Virginia.  I kept an open mind and I was with them so I didn't care where we were.  Turned out it was quite fun and I had a raspberry tea so my taste buds were happy.  It was quite fun plopping in a sugar cube and stirring it about with vigor.  But as all bulls in a china shop do: I definitely spilled it   at some point causing the Besties to laugh at my antics.
Ever since that day I have had a constant stream of fruity type decaf tea bags in my home and I find it quite soothing.  So... on this 365 journey, my 'go to' hot drink of choice is decaf tea instead of coffee.   Coffee loves me... I love it...  however all the cream and sugar I need for it doesn't love me back.  
This morning I had breakfast with a dear friend who just celebrated her 29th wedding anniversary! She has been a vital mentor to me as I am trying to figure out this wife role.  I ordered 2 scrambled eggs and hot tea.   It's always fun chatting with a friend while holding a warm mug of something. So Tea it is!       The waitress looked in shock when I said," just eggs".  "No toast?,  No meat?" I nodded with a smile and she scurried away.

I also got to meet up with a long time friend from college days. We haven't seen each other in almost a year so we had a grand afternoon catching up, eating salad and drinking tea.

I will go to bed a thankful woman.  For friends, For Take Shake for Life, for Chewie and the hubs, For hot Tea, For salad, for God's peace and His love.     #Forward