Spleen Qi Tonic

I feel confident (hopeful) that the tonic I purchased last night will help with this stomach thingy.

Why I like the Eastern approach to medicine:

-it just makes sense to talk about the whole person
-energy, energy, energy...what is it doing? Very interesting.
-I feel safe with it
-my acupuncturist is amazing
-I feel more responsible for myself and my health, and sometimes you need some extra confidence to feel that way

This Dash List seems very deviant for me, but it is Saturday.

I'm going out dancing this evening with some beautiful friends-good energy all around.

Stomach

No matter what I eat; carrots, a brownie, fish...moments later my stomach will swell. It actually looks like I'm pregnant. It's not gas, it doesn't hurt, it's just freaky. This is so annoying.
I have a few friends who have digestive issues, and I have always felt for them, but I guess this brings things to a new level of empathy.
I'm thinking back and I believe I've dealt with this-on and off-for many years...geez??? It's been particularly bad the past couple weeks.

Yeah, I need my acupuncturist and see what she thinks. I'd love to just deflate. I suppose I need to think about my ovaries, too...hmmm...

So, there it is.

I'm a proofreader for c.sakes

"falls from the past"...or..does "past fall's" work? Do I need the "'s"?

"it's A job"

Gawd.

I went to the park, by myself, for lunch today and it was wonderful. The air was crisp, the sun high, and I felt at ease. It is all about the breath.

Work is busy and I've heard people swearing frequently. I am trying to not curse so much, unless I am certain it won't come across as trashy. I had a co-worker offer me a brownie the other day and her "reason" for baking was "I had the mix, I had the eggs, so I decided to just make the shit"... Oh, mmm, yum.

Here's a few things

It's a new day and I'm eating oatmeal with peanut butter and banana. My green tea is hot and comforting. Quality sleep is not guaranteed for me when I'm menstruating, so I'm trying to connect with this morning, this day, this oatmeal.

My busy time at work is starting much sooner than past fall's. In fact, it used to hold off until December-January. I'm taking it as it comes...it's job, it pays the bills, and I could use some overtime money.

I've recently decided that...
...I need to get my workout in before work, and I NEED to sweat
...I will use my new library card
...the use of double negatives does not mean someone is uneducated
...the use of double negatives will always hurt my ears
...I think I've been consuming too much sugar
...sleep is more important to me than sex during the work week