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Take two! I had created an entry for today, and somehow lost it. :( So, here we go again....
Yesterday was my first full day of classes, and it was marathon day. I was up at 5:30, and out the door by 7. It is a 25 mile ride, but it took 1-1/2 hours at that time of day. I could take a train, which would be about the same amount of time, BUT, at night it would take FOUR hours!...getting me home at 1:30 AM. No thanks. I listen to NPR, and keep up with the news, etc. I have always been a bit of a news junkie, and NPR is my favorite source.
I have some of the best teachers at the school. My painting teacher is very enthusiastic about painting, and a good teacher. Very methodical. She has really broken things down to a logical progression of skills, which is exactly what I am looking for. I have no experience with oil painting, and I want to explore that and see what I can learn. My drawing class was at night. The teacher is also passionate about their subject. His class is in huge demand. There were as many people on the wait list to get into the class as were actually registered. So I feel lucky to be in the class. It is definitely geared towards experimentation, so it will push me out of my comfort zone. That is just what I wanted. I may not like all of it, but that's okay. Growth doesn't happen when we are too comfortable.
Physically, the day was draining. I was on my feet most of the day, and climbing lots of stairs. By the end of the day, my knees were screaming at me! It looks like I will have to go back onto my pain meds at least a few days a week. Even my shoulders were in a lot of pain by the end of the day. But, even with the pain, I find when I am doing my art, all that goes away. It is only when I pause for a moment, that the pain starts screaming at me again. I am going to have to manage my energy and my pain very carefully to be able to engage as fully as I can in this program, but making sure I don't overdo it. I slept well last night. Exhaustion can do that!
I am so very grateful to have this opportunity to be immersed in art and my personal growth in this important aspect of my life. I am grateful to have such rock star instructors! I have truly been blessed with some great teachers, and a terrific adviser. And I am grateful that my husband and kids are adapting to some big changes as my schedule and availability changes. Their ability to do this with grace gives me comfort. I am grateful that I have been able to stick to my eating program as I go through all these changes, and demands. I feel like I am better able to handle all of this than I would have been a year ago. I am grateful that I have had FS to support my efforts to make these changes a solid part of how I live now. I will not record my food as religiously these days....but I will still be here more days than not.
My life is full of abundance! I feel blessed.
Diet Calendar Entries for 05 September 2012:
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2437 kcal
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Fat: 222.83g | Prot: 78.93g | Carb: 34.43g.
Breakfast: MCT oil, coffee, unsalted butter. Lunch: ratatouille, butter, egg, bacon center cut uncured. Dinner: unsweetened coconut milk, secrets of the psyllium, designer whey chocolate protein powder, heavy whipping cream, trader joe's. Snacks/Other: trader joe's chunky peanut butter, peanut butter. more...
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3203 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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