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Oy, what a day! Again.
It was an altogether satisfying, yet tiring day. My Thai client brought me 2 cans of Tom Yum Soup...and I gave her a bag of home-dehydrated cayenne and jalapeño chilies. Fellow foodies, we exchange delicacies every time we meet.
My next client was rescheduled because of an accident. She fell down the stairs at her house, and shattered her shoulder and upper arm. There were more than 20 breaks. My heart hurts for her. We've spent 4 years growing out her hair, and today had to cut off most of it because she can't care for long hair with only one functional arm. Her husband also came in, for the first time. He's blind because of a 'minor' surgery a few years back, when he had a horrible reaction to the anesthesia. I feel like I know him, because the regular client always talks about him. It was nice to finally put a face to the persona. The uncanny thing is, he looks like he could be my father's brother. SO many similar features! After I cut his hair, he gave me a big hug, and it was almost like my dad was hugging me from beyond the grave.
My last client of the day is a lady who's been with me for 13 years.
Keep in mind that in my life, I've moved every 2-3 years with only 2 exceptions. The first was San Diego, California, where I lived for 8 years, and now...South Carolina, where I've been for 16 years. I've never had relationships that have lasted as long as my current ones with my friends and clients. This lady lost her husband last year, and is now moving away, to be closer to her daughter and grandkids. I may never see her again. It was an emotional goodbye. She gave me a card, and a $100 tip....and many tearful hugs.
Emotions are exhausting, even when rewarding.
I'm taking the day off tomorrow. I need the time to process the loves and losses.
I wish you all heart-filling happiness and success in your goals.
Love,
~Kes
Diet Calendar Entries for 18 July 2017:
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805 kcal
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Fat: 53.08g | Prot: 35.11g | Carb: 46.60g.
Breakfast: Coffee (Brewed From Grounds), Pyure Stevia Sweetener, Half and Half Cream. Lunch: Beef Vegetable Soup (with Beef Broth, with Equal Volume Water, Canned). Dinner: Hormel Canned Smoked Ham, Keebler Club Crackers Original, Mature Onions, Sweet Pickle Relish, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Great Value Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. more...
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3105 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Standing - 2 hours, Cooking - 21 minutes, Washing Dishes - 1 hour and 30 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 9 hours, Hanging Laundry - 35 minutes, Sleeping - 7 hours and 56 minutes, Driving - 1 hour and 15 minutes, Showering - 8 minutes, Housework - 20 minutes, Blowdrying hair - 55 minutes. more...
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