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sjcoray's Journal, 16 May 2012
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It's one of those days where nothing's wrong, but it feels like everything is. I am blessed to have a job, a happy and healthy family and great friends, but sometimes I just get sad for no reason (or for silly reasons like reading blurbs about emotional Olympic moments).
I think part of it has to do with running some budget numbers for myself today and realizing that not only is my body, but also my wallet is on a diet. It reminds me of when I was younger and my parents, exasperated by my non-desire to do homework (or some such thing) would tell me, "You have such potential". Well? When does this potential get here? I diet and I save, and it seems to go on to infinity. I know there are ends to both of these things, and I want them to be positive ends. But thoroughly entrenched in the middle of the process today, I just want to throw my hands up and say "phooey" to it all.
The good news is that yesterday was another good day diet-wise, and that today is going to be another good day as well. Despite my emotional dip I will not over-indulge in smarties (or any other desirable junk food) - and I will go for a run after work.
Diet Calendar Entry for 16 May 2012:
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1776 kcal
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Fat: 75.25g | Prot: 100.58g | Carb: 177.26g.
Breakfast: bacon, whole wheat bagel, Cream Cheese, slice tomato, Luna Bar - Peanut Honey Pretzel Bar. Lunch: Craisins, Turkey Breast Meat, Spring Mix Salad Greens, Blue Cheese. Dinner: Chicken Fajita Bowl - Brown Rice, Mild Salsa, Sour Cream, Cheese. Snacks/Other: Peanut Butter Squares. more...
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We all have those days... I think what's important is that you are recognizing your mood and knowing that junk food will not make you feel better! Hope the run helps!
16 May 12 by member: Bkeller1023
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It's so true-this feeling comes and goes. The good news is that you got to use the word "phooey" today. :) It made me smile. I hope you start to feel better and get your spirits back up.
16 May 12 by member: Lindsay6384
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i agree with bkeller ... we all have those days ... life is both long and short ... with regards to potential and money, etc. life is long, a marathon ... and your time will come and you will hit a stride. but yeah, some days i just watch tv all day with the shutters closed ... everyone needs to do "nothing" sometimes and just throw their hands up and say "phooey"!
16 May 12 by member: br_e_co
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Isn't it funny that, when something you've been focused on is going well, something else pops up to take your joy away. Not to fear, you are an overcomer! One of my collateral duties in the Navy was "Financial Counselor". As you've already alluded to, dieting and budgeting can be similarly destructive. However, if you view dieting as an eating plan, and budgeting as a spending plan, you can actually enjoy the journey with each. The most destructive nature of both dieting and budgeting is that they are restrictive - you can't eat this, and you can't buy that. However, an eating plan says, "Yes, I can if I plan for it, and the same is true with a spending plan: pay yourself first, and most importantly, plan for recreation. If you budget down to the dollar, and say I can't go out to eat, or to a movie or do this or that, because I can't afford it, you will hate the budget, give it up and become a slave to debt. As Keld would say, have fun with it. IMHO.
16 May 12 by member: DairyKing
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DK - the dumb thing is, my finances are also making good progess, they are in a period of improvement - just like me :P But you're right. I find when my budget has been too tight for too long, I get annoyed with it and go out shopping. Fortunately I'm currently in a position where I can do this from time to time. Though because my current job is just a 6 month contract (I'm almost halfway through), I tend to have buyer's remorse afterwards because of my uncertain future. I think once I have a more permanent work solution I'll be more relaxed about my future fun spending
16 May 12 by member: sjcoray
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And - absolutely - phooey is uttered at least twice a week, sometimes more if I can :) I think it comes from years of working with kids. Easier to offer up an exclamation they can repeat!
16 May 12 by member: sjcoray
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I am also searching and waiting for that potential. Here's to both of us not indulging our blues away!
16 May 12 by member: MillaLite
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