Dare2Diva is Grateful

Voting day today for a new federal government, so I decided to get up early and go to avoid the crowds before heading to my optometrist appointment. Every other bugger had the same idea. Oh well, I got it over and done with early and didn't hurt the family trying to take refuge from the cold up my arse. Why do people need to stand so close to you that you can't breath and then get the shits when you say something. I got my contact lenses today and I am really happy, went to see Dr Doogie Howser and got some meds just to assist in calming me down (still a little too angry for my liking) and then home. I have been quite tired but I haven't caved on the no carb or caffeine today which is great. I am looking forward to a slice of thick cut grain bread tomorrow morning though! Universe 1) I am grateful that I got up early and got my civil duty completed. 2) I am grateful that I managed to curb my temper whilst waiting in line. 3) I am grateful that the contact lenses feel g

Hello Friday! You took your time getting here but you arrived just in the nick of time. Day 2 of 3 of the protein only regime and I haven't felt too bad at all today. I think I have had a lot more energy which wasn't expected because no carbs usually means exhaustion. I think that I have so much fat on me to live off that it is burning that giving me the energy. I also went on another walk to the center of town, did a bit of shopping, two pairs of shoes at 30% off, and walked back. 90mins give or take 5. I was buggered an I am buggered now but not to the point of wanting to die which is fabulous. Now to ensure that I am busy enough tomorrow to take my mind off eating chocolate, bread, biscuits, cake, and copious cups of sugary tea. Universe 1) I am grateful that I woke up really bouncy today. Full of energy. 2) I am grateful that I resisted the extreme urge to purchase a triple shot latte today and had peppermint tea with lemon instead. 3) I am grateful for the amazing wea

Sure, I may still be in a bad mood and I did have a theory that the headache I woke up with was the start of a migraine and that might account for the mood. Thankfully, the headache went but the mood didn't. Anyway, I may have a way to get rid of the mood but we shall see if that pans out. Universe 1) I am grateful that the headache I woke up with didn't eventuate into anything and finally went. 2) I am grateful that i haven't had much of a hard time sticking to the only protein and no carbs (including sugar which means chocolate) and no caffeine regime. I am only doing this for another 2 days and then back to a somewhat normal eating pattern. I think it has helped already because have noticed I am retaining much less fluid than I have been the last few weeks so that is great. 3) I am grateful that I really like the taste of peppermint tea combined with green tea (ok small amount of caffeine) and fresh lemon otherwise I would have gone nuts today. 4) I am grateful tha

Bad mood escalated from storm cloud to mushroom cloud. I am trying not to take too much notice and just go with it. This is easier said than done because it is quite unnerving to not have a reason behind these feelings. I don't feel depressed but I don't feel elated so that isn't it. Anyway, I am going to have an early night and sleep it off. I must say that I did feel less stressed after a rather amusing yet rather tempting email conversation and after I OD'd on Bach's Rescue Remedy. I have used that for stress before and it amazingly helps. Universe 1) I am grateful that I finished yet another amazing book. I finished that book in 3 days which is great. 2) I am grateful that I didn't yell at anyone today. It is always a possibility when I get like this that I tend to feel out of control and then anything could happen. 3) I am grateful for the walk I had today. Always good to get out and exercise. 4) I am grateful for the Bach's rescue remedy I bought

It is hard to be grateful with a storm cloud over your head. I woke up in a feral mood and I don't know why and I haven't been able to shake it. I have come home late from teaching which hasn't helped but I am determined to make my entry today simply because I need a positive note to go to bed on. Universe 1) I am grateful that the sun was shining and warm when I went to work this morning 2) I am grateful that I chose to take an alternate route from the station to my office. I tried to walk off my bad mood in the sun and while it didn't get rid of the mood, I like to think that it helped stop it getting worse. 3) I am grateful that I didn't lose my temper today. I was close but I managed to keep it under control 4) I am grateful that I don't get hassled for leaving at 4pm. At my last job it was a real inconvenience to leave early (mind you I always did enough hours) and it was frowned upon. 5) I am grateful that I had teaching tonight and I joined them in

Another glorious day in Sydney Town. I had an off site 1 hr meeting. What that means is that with travelling on the train to a different location and walking to and from, you can say a good 3hrs out of the office. It was such a fabulous day that the walking and travelling in the sunshine was wonderful. I also took a longer route back to the office and walked through the park which is just opposite my building. I had a very productive day and although I finished really late, it means I don't have to get o work early to leave at 4 tomorrow which is great. Universe 1) I am grateful for the beautiful day you gave us. It is so much nicer to start a working week with a beautiful day. 2) I am grateful for the productive day I had today. 3) I am grateful for the time out of the office and the opportunity to walk a lot more than usual. Exercise is good. 4) I am grateful that I work opposite a big beautiful park. It is so nice to be able to walk under the shade of trees or sit in the s

Another strange day, although not because of odd dreams. I woke up early yet again but went back to bed after making a cuppa. As the sun came up I could see part of the sky was as black as night but the sun was shining over my house. I put on some washing and then I had to go out. I got caught in the most horrible hail and rain storm with thunder and lightening but it only lasted 10-15mins and then th sun was out again. Gorgeous. I have been looking for a car play mat for my little nephew for his birthday which was in June, and I finally picked up 2 thanks to a number of my facebook friends so I dropped that around and enjoyed a cuppa and cuddles and chats of course. Then more shopping to grab a few things for my room (mirror and shelf) and then home again. I am feeling really good today, as I have for a while, and I know I do much better when the sun is shining. I got more walking in which is great and I am hoping for an early night to start the working week early. Universe 1) I am