Day Twenty-Four Ticks By; 42 Still On The Clock

Today is another numerology day - 24-42-66? Or maybe those are my current measurements... As of today, I have seven weeks to go!

Today was travel day for GDizzle. Shaggy The Cat, who has been perturbed that someone has been sleeping in his king-sized bed, made sure I was up early. I had my egg/grits combo and made the coffee. GDiz got up around 7:00, had breakfast, a short walk, and a shower, and we were off. Ten hours later after pulling out of my driveway, I was pulling back in.

All in all, it was a good trip. We stopped once for a McDonald's lunch (I had a McChicken, since GDiz was paying, and it was on the $1 menu). I stayed long enough in Columbus to move Maribeth's AT map, go to the bathroom, and get some snacks.

GDiz loaded me up with a pack of Nutter Butters, a bag of Cheetos, and a full-sugar Pepsi. The Pepsi was easy to resist, since I'd just as soon drink tar. But the Cheetos and NB's - well, that is temptation to a "T". But I persevered and kept the evil food away from my lips. I tried to rationalize eating at least one of the treats, but I stood firm. I am one powerful woman. Sort of.

I stopped for gas, tossed the Cheetos, but held on to the NB's for tomorrow's 17-mile training limp-fest with Lynnette. I went into the market and bought pretzels and Diet Dr. Pepper for the remaining ride home. I was proud of myself. However, once I got home, I ate the rest of the spaghetti and corn, a smidgen of a brownie, and 2 Trisquits. Not a grand plan, but one that showed some degree of restraint.

So, how did today stack up? I did pretty well resisting the call of the food - but I let loose once I got home. There was no exercise of any sort today, but I think tomorrow will take care of that. I am still lagging in the writing department, but I hope to report advancements on that soon.

Today is Friday the 13th. A few months ago, I would be looking for all the bad things that happened today. But today is just a Friday and 13 is just a number. The important things about today are:

Twenty-two years ago, my niece Rachel, who is in Thailand, was born in Chile.

I spent five hours with my father-in-law and had the opportunity to offer him the reassurance he needs at this time in his life.

I battled with a pack of Nutter Butters and I won.

I found an oldies radio station that lasted the whole trip to Mississippi.

I had a safe trip from Nashville to Columbus and back.

I had a quiet ride back and a quiet night at home tonight.

Fifty is Fabulous has made our $8000 goal (which today is actually $13 over our goal)!

I googled myself and now I think I'm famous.

Today was a time to think and reflect, to consider and resist, to plan and hope, and to contemplate and appreciate. I travelled through three states, read blogs of young women working in Thailand and Peru, and relished the feeling of being in my own home. Today was a full day, and I'm thankful for every part of it.