We had a lovely time with our friends yesterday, I think they liked our new place. We went for a short stroll after lunch, just to show them the area and what's nearby, such as the village hall within a very short walk. Betty was really pumped up and excitable yesterday though, we had to shut her in the hallway a few times. She was also really restless and a bit agitated last night, meaning I didn't get a lot of sleep either. To be fair, I think it was a combination of things - she was over-stimulated yesterday, having visitors (she loves our friend M to bits and is always really excited to see him), and had been to the new vets in the morning, and she really doesn't like going to the vet. She's got her usual ear infection again, poor thing, and it's clearly bothering her. The vet put the usual cream stuff in her ears and she has to go back in a week for a check up. After our friends had left, both Betty and husband slept like logs for 2 hours - clearly worn out!
Having not had a lot of sleep last night, today I feel like all the energy has been sucked out of me. So today I'm having a 'me' day, after I've chopped up the Med-style veggies to go with our chicken chipolatas for tonight's dinner, I shall be doing nothing except reading and crocheting. And possibly some garden planning.
It's sunny this morning with next to no wind, so nice after all the rain and gales we've had for what seems like forever.
We watched Food Unwrapped last night (it may have been a repeat, I'm not sure), some parts of it horrified me, frankly. It reinforced for me that I really don't want to eat vegetarian or vegan foods that have basically been manufactured or created in a factory, the very idea alarms me. I like to know exactly what I'm eating, so I much prefer meals that I've made and cooked myself, from real food. I know lots of people happily eat commercial veggie/vegan products, and that's fine of course, we all make our own choices. My choice is to eat simple, recognisable home cooked food with a mainly vegetarian/fish base. Now we're settled in our new home, in a lovely area with walks to be had, support when we need it and lots of nice neighbours to talk to, I do feel much less stressed and want to start getting healthier. For too long I've suppressed my own health concerns as I've had to focus on husband's - well I need to be fit enough for long enough to cope with his needs, so time to get me sorted.
I agree about manufactured junk but do like corned beef!
ReplyDeleteGood for you. It's about time you focused more on yourself. I think, as women, we tend to put the needs of others before our own needs. That's OK, but every so often, we have to say (even if only to ourselves) "It's time for ME!" You do sound happier and more relaxed since you moved. It was definitely a good move! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how dogs react to certain situations. Anything out of the norm and Archie's worn out, though at thirteen he's an old boy now. I think both you and Betty will benefit from a 'me' day today.
ReplyDeleteI watched it last night, we too make almost everything from ingredients, so we know what we are eating.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I am going to have to look up that program. It sounds very interesting. Enjoy your "me" day and relax. You have earned it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's definitely time for you to switch your focus to yourself - remember what they say: you can't pour from an empty pot!
ReplyDeleteSome of the vegan junk food products have appalling ingredients. I have no qualms about eating some ready prepared things as long as I recognise everything on the ingredient list. But eating mostly actual real foods is definitely the best way forward.
ReplyDeleteFunnily enough I too am just cooking some Mediterranean veggies to use up some things lurking in the fridge. I fancy having some of them with pasta for my lunch and then the rest will be whizzed up into a sauce.