Misery loves company

So someone else named their blog "365 days without sugar". Because I haven't written in so long that I had to google my blog name just to remember how to find it, I was ecstatic to see that I was not the only to have miserably failed, or should I say set expectations a bit out of reach. I did last a few days longer, and had two more posts, not that it matters! I was reaching for the stars when the leaves on a local oak tree might have been a bit more attainable. So I have readjusted my expectations and learned a few things in the process. Don't get me wrong, I am still reaching for the stars, but focusing more on being happy with my speed and re-routing my direction. 1. Perhaps most important is that I cannot nor wish to live without the infamous Cacao bean. Seriously one of the greatest creations mother earth produces!!! Not to forget all the amazing fruits and vegetables, but chocolate, wow! 2. The more sugar I eat, the more I want (particularly the processed kind which is scientifically tagged addictive). So as I am reapproaching this journey to the perfect balance in life between optimum health and delectable indulgence...... I try to keep that in mind. 3. Triggers: Yep. That's a fantastic word. The image of a loaded gun comes to mind. Example: I eat red onions, I crave cookies, cakes and anything else to balance out the taste. Hmmm, another one? I overeat or wait to long to eat, I crave sugar. I am learning to watch for the things that trigger my sugar gun and create a bag of tricks that replace bullets with blanks. Go ahead, pull the trigger...... nothing comes! An ounce of preparation is a pound of cure.... Was is Billy the Kid who said that? Enough numbers, last thought for tonight.... the cutest lady sat by me this evening as I watched an African dance performed by two international students. When they asked us to get up and join in the "napkin dance", we looked at each other and laughed. After taking our seats this cute woman says to me "that was fun. I thought my get up and go had got up and gone". It reminded me that whether you are 30 or 80, you are never too old or young to defy expectations, challenge the norm, and do something unexpected. I came home, ate a FEW chocolates, and hugged my kids a little tighter. It must have been the serotonin boost from the chocolates! Balance, that's my new secret. Stay tuned to see how that adventure goes.