Check out my progress on No Good Monday
I’ll be frank. Today was a bad day. Let me count the ways:
1) I woke up to discover that I am out of my thyroid medication, because the prescription was sent to the wrong address.
2) I put on my pants and found them alarmingly tight-fitting.
3) I climbed in the car to go to work and found a blinking (!) in my face. I have a flat tire.
All these factors add up to a grumpy Caroline. However, rather than go all Debbie Downer on you, I thought I’d re-evaluate these seemingly disappointing events in a more optimistic way:
1) I am blessed enough to have health insurance to pay for my medications. Sure, I may have a few days of discomfort as I wait for them to arrive, but it’s a much more appealing situation than if I couldn’t afford them at all. All too many Americans do not have this luxury of stable healthcare.
2) I am well-fed. My clothes may be a bit more snug than I would prefer, but at least it is an indication that I am no longer depriving myself of the nutrients I need to be healthy.
3) I have a (generally) reliable source of transportation. This time last year, I was still bumming rides from my roommate. I shouldn’t take for granted all the convenience that Andy has provided me over the past 5 months.
Ah, I feel better already. It’s all about perspective, my friends.
How do you stay positive in the face of an apparently “no good” day?
I have several items remaining on my to-do list, so let’s get to it.
I once saw a Prana bar in a particularly appealing flavor combination: Blueberry Coconut. While I never actually tried the bar, I always thought it would be a good mélange of tastiness for oatmeal. This morning I confirmed my suspicions.
Lunch was a hummus platter, to-go style. I was feeling festive, so I opted for my Pumpkin Hummus.
I had to be particularly sneaky to snag a photo of the Bar of the Week in class today…but I managed to snap away when no one was looking. Oh, the life of a food blogger.
Anyway, this Cranberry Apple Boomi Bar was delicious, although the cranberry flavor was not as pronounced as I would have liked it to be. Nonetheless, it was very sweet and satisfying—always a winning combination.
After hours in an overly air-conditioned building, I just wanted soup…er, chili. Peanut Butter Chili to be precise.
Good night, blog friends!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
I really love that you also looked at those annoying things from a sunnier perspective! Yes! That’s how you gotta go through life!
Sorry about your horrible day!
I woke up to a rainy morning – even though I really wanted to go for a run.
Then I realized my watch battery was dead. Mondays are horrible!
Wishing for a better Tuesday!
Sorry about your bad day
It happens to all of us!
Aww Caroline, kudos to you for trying to find the bright side. When I have a bad day, I don’t even want to let myself think about the bright side! I’d rather just wallow.
You have coconut butter!! Life is grand.
But here’s a very “bright side” for you: coconut butter!!!
*hugs*
Hmmmm pb chilli, interstineg! I love the way you changed your prespective on your what could have been a moody monday, im going to adopt that skill next time ive a bad day!
Sorry about the bad day, hope today is a better one!
what a non-fun day — but MAN you did a wonderful job trying to look at the ‘glass half full’ side!
can you call your doctor and have them call you in a few days’ supply (just a week or so) of synthroid to bridge the gap until your meds come? i don’t think it would be super expensive in a small rx
What a positive way to look at things! I am trying to do that more often now. I wake up and think of all the WONDERFUL things I have rather than the challenges ahead
Starts my day off with a smile for sure. I’ve never heard of those bars. I want one! And I’ve been seeing nut butter chilis everywhere – just book marked yours
perspective is everything! love how you changed your mood after a quick revaluation of the facts!
I was a bit shocked to read the 2nd thing you describe. First of all, because it’s not necessary at all to worry about it. Maybe you need bigger pants, because girl: you look amazing, slim and beautiful and there’s no need to feel insecure. And second because I think sharing that can be triggering for some others (does SHE think she is too fat, well..than I…). Please be mindful about it and please know it’s all in your head, you’re gorgeous!
Way to turn that frown around, girl!
A bad monday deserves some warm comfy food and that chili looked delish.
Hope your today is better!
Making a negative into a positive is an instant mood booster, no?!
I think I know why your berry oats get murky in colour – because you also cook them with the banana. When I make mine, it’s just berries, so the colour gets to shine through. Try it out, it might just work?