THE NEW ME.... I'M SO LUCKY TO BE IN MY SHOES (DAY 15) - A gluten free, natural sugars, less alcohol diet

 



Woke up for the second time yesterday to a more constructive day, in fact a very constructive day.  Taff got up early and started writing a new book, which meant I had the whole day to concentrate on paperwork.  I managed to get my 'Things to do' and 'Awaiting a reply' folders up to date, rather than postponing them for another day, week or month.  I was on a roll and there was no stopping me.  I even did all the filing! 

I also had a good day on the diet.  The only treat I had was 2 mugs of tea, each with 1/4 teaspoon of sugar rather than Stevia.  So I'm back on the tea.  There is a god, as I am rather a tea belly.  I even managed to have no alcohol yesterday, but with it came the usual side effects, cold feet, and taking ages to get to sleep, only having 3 1/2 hours sleep and then being wide awake with a head full of ideas, music and poetry.  Even a hot bath and hot milk failed to do the trick to get me back to sleep.  I'll have to look for some sort of herbal remedy for sleep, as I'd rather not take sleeping tablets if I can help it.

We also managed to squeeze in an Orange Wednesdays (2 for 1) at the cinema.  As usual most of the films tended to be directed towards males, or had male leads. Now I understand why Hollywood actresses get frustrated with the lack of strong female roles.  Particularly as writers of both sexes can create parts for females as well as males.  Refreshingly, Taff's first e-book trilogy  is about a female heroin, called Emma Curtis Trilogy which should be due out in the next month.

After much deliberation we decided to watch 'Lone Survivor' with mark Wahlberg as the lead, including other great actors such as Ben Foster.  Very much a man's film, which assumed some prior knowledge of American military jargon and locations - thankfully Taff acted as my interpreter.  There was also some artistic license.  But... I'm not going to go into details as I don't want to spoil the film for you and I'll let you make your own judgements.  That aside, the acting was fantastic, and I had a few tears during the final few minutes of the film (I rarely cry, if I do it will be a film that does it).  War is so tragic and such a waste of lives. It's so sad we can't all live in peace and harmony.

In memory of all those that have died striving for peace

I ask you to remember me
When I am dead and all alone
And just a distant memory
So many miles from home

With pride I served my great country

To end all wars for worldwide peace
Though now a poppy I may be
My spirit will not cease
 

A survivor I was born to be

Strong red with courage standing tall
And when you glance and look at me
Good times you will recall

From here until eternity

You’ll see my seeds of life dance by
Take comfort I’ll watch over thee
In vain I did not die
 



Signing out

Pam


Writer, creator and thinker
http://www.pamandtaffjones.com/
Mummy of Nancy Jones (star of 'Tales of Nancy Jones' children's book by Taff Jones)




What I ate yesterday (Day 14)

Snack
1 glass milk
1 mug tea + 1/4 tsp sugar

Breakfast
2 slices smoked bacon dry fried on enamel pan
1 cherry tomato lightly fried on one side
Mushrooms fried in butter and coconut oil
Leaks fried in butter and coconut oil
1 glass water
Prunes in fruit juice

Snack
1 mug tea + 1/4 tsp sugar

Dinner
Pork
Cucumber
Cheese
Apple
Cherry tomatoes
Fried potato + tomato sauce
2 large glasses of chilled Asda white grape and elderflower spritzer