It just occurred to me this minute that I am in the double digits on this days-off-shopping thing. I am fairly surprised by that. I will be rounding three weeks pretty soon and I may celebrate by eating a little dark chocolate tonight.
Yesterday was an ordinary day. Between doctoring, yoga, and my glass of wine last night, I had no real time to shop. I am overwhelmed by grading and some paper issues with my juniors. It seems there is always, always work to fill my shopping time. Who knew how much time I had for work?
I thought I would feel less stressed by this fast. In reality, paying attention to spending and shopping make me feel way worse. I feel more stressed and am sleeping really poorly. I am not saying the two are connected. But...you do the math.
My doctor suggested I try eliminating fructose from my diet. Dear God...it is all fast all of the time in my life lately. I have decided to try this, though. I have worked with my wonderful husband to create a shopping list for the grocery. I miss the grocery a lot. I love fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, meats, fishes, etc from the grocery. I find it to be an aesthetic experience, this grocery shopping. It is a fill for the senses and the palette. I miss the little taste tester bins and trial size offerings. I miss being able to examine and choose just the right squash or bag of spinach. Crazy. I know. What else is new?
Ah, well. Off to correct more papers. No time to shop; no time to reflect; no time to waste.
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