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Slow Like a Sloth

Getting out of bed this morning was tougher than normal. My alarm went off at 6:45 AM, like every weekday morning, and my goal is always to be awake, dressed, and out the door with Puppy by 7:00 AM. Well today, we were out the door at 7:15 AM... Things picked up a bit at work. I tagged along on a Starbucks run with two co-workers and my boss. It was nice to get some steps in and talk to everyone outside of the office's walls. I even saw a friend from church while getting the coffee. I didn't buy anything, yay me!

The afternoon went pretty smoothly. I had a meeting that took almost an hour and a half which made the day go by faster but also drained my introvert tank down near zero. Sometimes it's hard to keep my tank full at work since I share my office and constantly have to interact with extremely extroverted coworkers. I wish there was an app to help, LOL! 

Here is what I ate today:

Breakfast: Kashi Honey Cereal with Almond Milk
Morning Snack: half bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: can of clam chowder
Afternoon Snack: Skinny Pop Pop Corn
Dinner: a few bites of terrible "healthy" pizza and a glass of wine

My daily goals:

Vitamins: Yes
Creativity:
Reading:
Self-Care: Crated puppy and watched some Hulu to have a mini break
Sweets: 1/2 Chocolate Gator

Today's Overview:

Today was a pretty good day. Spent some time with the puppy and watched a little TV. I was happy to have my husband home but my mood quickly dropped as I sat with pizza I couldn't eat watching a show that highlights why couples divorce. A nice evening together that just felt sour. Excited that tomorrow is Friday and the last workday of the week. But then I remember this weekend will be mostly working with all of the things to do and social engagements to attend...

Over and Out, 

The Girl with IBS

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