Here are a few pictures - when my computer isn't being completely stupid, I'll post more.
I did a three day juice cleanse last week. After the first weekend of shows, I went out drinking three days in a row - something I have never done before. It was a kick to my body, so I decided to be kind and get back on track by cleansing my system. The first day was the roughest - I kept getting the strongest cravings for all sorts of foods. But by the third day it was easy, and I thought about sticking with it for five days, but then we had the show again and I didn't want to perform with just juice in my stomach. My latest "diet" is only eating when I'm hungry, which may sound obvious or silly, but I've realized I eat so much when I'm not actually hungry at all. I do it out of boredom, to have something to do while watching tv, whenever. I'm not doing it to lose weight (though I wouldn't mind if that was a side-effect), but to feel better and not overly full all the time. So far, it seems to be working!
I want to jump back into cooking and creating delicious dishes, but the drive isn't there anymore. I wish I know why, and how to get it back. I'm starting out this month trying not to spend any money, so of course I'm eating what we already have, and I make good, wholesome food, but I haven't been experimenting or trying any audacious and new recipes. Maybe I should watch Julie and Julia again - that always seems to get me in the cooking mood.
I'm also trying to get rid of a ton of my stuff. While Carolyn and I finally cleaned the disaster zone that had become out apartment, we ended up getting together 5-6 bags of clothes/costumes we want to get rid of - hopefully sell, but if that doesn't work, just take 'em to Housing Works and get tax whatsits for them. I am so SICK of all the STUFF I have. I'm realizing my mother was right. But it was a lesson I needed to learn for myself and now I'm trying to remedy it.
I'm also thinking it's time I found another focus for my talents and energy. It's all very well and good to read hours away in the afternoon, but I need to get my tush in gear and jump back into my career - but not just how I've always done it. I want to find another passion in the same vein, something that gets me excited to go work at it every day. I do want to do a six week Shakespeare Intensive course in England, but that won't be available to me until next summer (and is pretty darn expensive). What could and should I be doing here and now? Or how do I find fresh drive and inspiration for the things I need to do?
Wow, I feel like there was a lot of "I" in this post, more than usual. 'Spose that's only to be expected, since it's my blog. I wonder why it struck me as overboard this time...So, what's YOUR favorite food dish, and why??