Be it a wig, pan dulce or fall colors

Can you believe I lounged in bed this morning, drinking  coffee, and watching music videos from the 80s and 90s.  It felt so weird to just lay there.... but I reminded self that resting is important.

After awhile, I woke up and scrambled me two eggs and topped with home made salsa.

 I heated up a corn tortilla to go along with my eggs.  Eggs are a good way to start the morning, don't you think?

Around 11 a.m., I was craving a snack so I sliced an apple and helped myself to the sunflower seed butter.  Man, that stuff is my favorite.

Afterwards, I decided to change clothes and drive my son home. I did not feel like wearing makeup so I didn't.  That's the beauty of having time off I guess.

The plan was for my son and I to stop off at a wig shop before taking him home. I realize that I am not a turbin or scarf wearing person.  Somehow, those just scream I HAVE CANCER and well, I am tired of C taking up most of my thoughts so I decided a wig is the way to go when the time comes.

I think this wig above is closest to my original hair color and I like the highlights.

I tried on this bob-type wig which I wasn't a fan of....

And of course, you gotta try on a different hair color and length just for shits and giggles.  

After my short experiment with wigs, I asked the sales lady to write down my name and the wig style so that I can return later for it when the time comes.  This way I can just run in and get it if I need it.  You know it helps to plan and this is something I have control over and so the more I can do prior to chemo, the better.

After our wig shopping, we stopped off at a mexican bakery to pick up some pan dulce for my son.  I'm not going to lie. I did have a slice of fresh bread with cheese and jalapenos. I understand that I'll need to avoid spicy food in the weeks to come so I had to get my chile on...

My son lives in mid-town and I just had to take a picture of the leaves across from his apartment.

I just love the way these two trees frame this old building.

Today feels like a good and productive day, even though I lounged around in bed until 10 am.   Finding joy in the smallest of pleasures. Be it a wig, pan dulce, or beautiful fall leaves.

Dinner will be a Asian slaw salad that I'll be prepping later today. HOpe you all have a banging Wednesday.

TTFN.

Geez, it's Wednesday already. Don't you love it when the weekend rolls by quickly?

I'm happy to report that the soreness in my body has left me.  Doing my "hard zumba" class last night felt great. After class, I came home and made a salad and ate the left over sirloin I made a few days earlier.  I've been using MyfitnessPal to enter my eats and I must say, I can see how I've gained 7 pounds in the last 8 months.  I'm eating more and exercising less.  Gone are my lunch hour workouts. It's so busy at work, but I need to get a handle on it and soon.

Portion control is THE HARDEST thing for me. , I need to tackle it and now.  MyfitnessPal helps will help in monitoring my carb intake.  I'll continue with that for a bit and see where it takes me.  I realize this statement is "passive" and not "decisive."  I want to refrain from thoughts of I'M GIVING UP BREAD, or I WILL EAT 1200 CALORIES A DAY.  I realize in order to lose 1 lb. a week, I  need to a 500 calorie deficit a day.  Eating less will be difficult but doable, right? First I have to see where I can cut.  I am also reading SASS YOURSELF SLIM.  Hopefully, this book will give me some useful ideas and food combos to jump start things. 

If I can say this:  My life is pleasant and happy and my weight does not completely hold me back from enjoying life.  However, I gotta tell you seeing my pictures in the Foam Fest really messed with my head. Why can't I look cute in workout clothes?  That kind of thinking is rough... I don't want it to take away my accomplishment of that day. Facing my fear of  heights is huge.  But all I see in the photos is  how fat I am.... stinkin thinkin again. okay, okay, I'll move on.

With that said... I want to show you what I'm doing with all those tomatoes from the garden.

charred tomatoes and serano peppers

Making Salsa, again.  This time,  I'm charring the tomatoes and serano peppers. Then taking my molcajete, smashing a glove of galic using my stone, adding the tomatoes, then peppers, a little water and some salt. 

It sure tasted good over eggs.


Salsa

 I now have plenty of salsa in my freezer. I'm thinking next, I'll do spaghetti sauce.  Just need to search the internet for an easy recipe.

Well, my break is over and I gotta get back to work. Hope your day is awesome...