9:45 am
Thus far, I already have more energy. I think part of that stems from prepping everything the night before which is less stress for me in the morning (and I can sleep better being prepared) as well as the protein shake I had first thing. I feel awake and energetic which is normally not the case and I am more alert. I did not hit the gym today like I had hoped but I will fix that tonight and get some exercise in. I am learning to not beat myself up over what I didn't accomplish and, instead, focus on what I did. This morning I woke up, took my vitamins, drank my shake, and put on my patch. We shall see how this pans out!
2:36 pm
This Afternoon....still feeling pretty good! Energy is up and I am not, yet, feeling the usual drags from no coffee or tea all day. Of course that could come from the jerks that were once my wonderful dogs. Like every day that they are here, Bill and Daisy get to have some freedoms that perhaps need to be revoked. They often get to be off leash in my office, outside, and on their runs with Howard. Today was like any other except Daisy decided to not listen. Oh, she would eventually return but when it suited her and not when I called her back. Bill, being a puppy, would come running to me and then back to her like it was a game. Finally Ms. Daisy decided to head back when all of a sudden, a lady with a dog appeared. Of course, this is great fun for them! They are used to the boxer that works next door and the three dogs across the way that they play with so they assumed that this guy was to be played with. 99% of the time, I can whistle and they will come back but today they didn't. The lady walking her dog started FLIPPING out. Screaming and yelling her head off. Well Bill thought she wanted to say hi! I know it was my fault for letting them have their freedom and not making sure to have 100% control over my dogs but I thought her reaction was comical. She was screaming about aggressive pitbulls and a few people in the building next door came out to find out what was going on. One guy told her to chill out and calm down but that didn't help. I apologized and used the "mom" voice. Boy do they listen when I use that voice. Lesson learned...make sure I have the tools to keep my dogs and others safe. I was genuinely shocked by Daisy's total disregard for my commands and stubbornness. Now they are sleeping in my office; Bill in his crate and Daisy at my feet. Daisy knows she is in hot water and has stuck by my side since the incident but it has left me a little shaken. It might be awhile before these two get to come back (though my boss will most likely cry and moan over it!) I will have to work on retraining her recalls and dig out the remote. Sigh. Dogs.
4:35 pm
Wow! My energy levels are still looking pretty good! I am tired but less so than normal and I have put in a long, sugar free day. Today was good. I missed my second snack and will probably eat it on the way home. It is super easy to forget to eat when super busy at work and phone going crazy (plus dogs that run away!) so I need to remind myself to get it all in. I didn't manage to eat all of my lunch so I will need to watch that tomorrow as well. I feel alert and more focused today though I am a tad snappier and finding that my patience is spread thin when dealing with some of my employees. I already talked to them about it and so most are ok but I do feel bad. I cannot tell if my irritation is justified or exaggerated. We shall see what tomorrow brings.
Overall, today has been a successful day. I am proud of myself for not cheating on the first day, which is so easy to do, and am excited for tomorrow.
Crystal 1 Addictions 0 Dogs -50 -_-
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