Day 7: Untangling

Today was a busy day for me, in which I had to untangle many cords and wires at the studio in order to get the computer system back up and running (with big thanks to Tim for talking me through how to reset the wireless router!)  I usually enjoy untangling things, knots, yarn, etc. but not this time.  The modem and router sit on top of a tall filing cabinet, and have what seem like 50 cords tangled up behind the cabinet, attached to an extension cord and some power strips, since I only have like one outlet in the office that is accessible.  So as I was trying to untangle so I could unplug and reset everything (and not get the cords mixed up- which power cord goes to which device?) the extension cord for the room lights got loose and I ended up doing half of it in the relative dark (with the bathroom light on!)  Can you tell, this stressed me out?  Anyway, I finally got it all working, and got the top of the filing cabinet cleaned off, to boot.

I met a friend at Ionie's Cafe for lunch.  It's a raw, vegan, organic cafe in Sarasota, and if you ever have the opportunity to go there, RUN, don't walk.  It's amazing.  I have been there probably a dozen times, and have never tried anything I didn't love.  Today, I opted for the kelp noodle pesto, which I've had there a few times before.  And when it came out, there was this bundle of tangled kelp noodles!  Luckily, I didn't have to untangle them before happily munching my lunch.  Om nom nom.

I borrowed this picture from the Ionie Cafe Facebook page.  See how the noodles are all tangled up into a neat little stack?

Now, usually when I go to Ionie's with a friend, we inevitably wind up sharing a dessert, since Ionie's desserts are so decadent, and they are totally raw, so they must be good for you, right?  Today, the server was surprised that we declined dessert.  But I felt very comfortable after the pesto (and the tiny greek pizza that my friend and I shared.)  The conversation alone would have been enough to fill me up, actually, it's always nice to spend time with a friend!

After lunch, I headed back to the yoga studio, and after teaching I had to go to a church function where I was playing music.  At the end of the service, after we had all packed up our instruments and walked outside, there was a table set up with juice and cookies.  Cookies?  Oh no!!  Fortunately, they weren't homemade, that might have been a temptation, especially since my last meal had been 6 hours prior to that.... (I did of course have some choco-chai, and also some "snap-pea crisps"- not exactly the healthiest snack, but hey, they don't have any sugar in them.  I picked them up earlier at the health food store since I wanted something salty and crunchy that wasn't a rice cake.)  Anyway, I resisted juice and cookies and felt fine about it.

So, now that I've gotten through a week without sugar, I feel like I'm untangling myself from my sugar addiction.  I'm ready to add some fruit to my diet tomorrow, and see how that feels.  I must say, when I was at the health food store today, I was very proud of myself for not being tempted by all the food bars, chocolate, and little treats they put up by the cash registers.  I barely glanced at them, actually.  So, I know I'm getting there. 

With Love, Cheryl

BTW, you may be wondering what was in the pesto sauce if it was vegan?  I'm not exactly sure what Ionie puts in hers, but I make vegan pesto pretty much every year when basil is plentiful.  My ingredients are basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Basically the same as regular pesto, just without the cheese.  It's still super yummy, creamy, and fragrant- and my kids will dump sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.