play that funky music

Man,  I'm in a funk. (Yes, my post title was inspired by that word alone.) The last week, maybe two, has found me with not much motivation and sense of accomplishment. I think I've about found my drive again, but overall this has been a blaaah time and I'm sick of it!

(Pardon me for a minute as I play the role of a downer.) It doesn't help that I've randomly had allergies and must constantly blow my darn nose and have run out of tissues a million times. Or that I hurt my left achilles tendon and haven't been able to run and find myself needing to baby it during Zumba. Or that I started experiencing my random neck/nerve pinches/flashes of pain today in class. I've also increased my dislike of texting. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy quick conversations (i.e. making plans or asking quick questions) but I can't stand the assumptions, misinterpretations and overall inability to adequately communicate anything of substance that is often attempted through that medium. Texting can not be a replacement for in person conversation. Saying something through a text does not mean we don't also need to discuss it in person. In general I'm also tired of superficiality and relying on small talk or non important subjects instead of actually having conversations that matter.

Ok. Whew, I'm done. Sorry for the rant. I just needed to get that out for a minute.

On the positive note, I've been able to catch up with old friends quite a bit over the last couple weeks. I love that. I love the opportunity to hang out with people one on one and am thankful for those quality relationships to turn to. I've also loved cooking more and thoroughly enjoy many of the recipes I've added as regulars. Lately, it's not exactly a recipe but I've been LOVING my little sandwich with oven roasted turkey, turkey bacon, tomatoes, laughing cow cheese, avocado, and spinach in between a sandwich thin and "grilled" on my little George Foreman. It's delicious! I've also enjoyed adding a side of baked sweet potato fries. I'm also excited to add some fresh corn to my diet. Today's dinner included my first corn on the cob of the summer. YUM! I have pinned so many fresh summer salsa recipes that include corn, so that should be a fun treat in the coming weeks.

Speaking of food (I'll admit it now that I love it), I have seen SUCH a difference as I've focused on eating healthy. With my funk this past couple weeks, I haven't done as well as I'd like, but avoiding too many processed foods and sugars and adding more fruits, veggies, and water makes me feel SO much better. I have more energy and can definitely just *feel* the difference in life. I'm happier and healthier and need to continue making that a priority.