Weak Week

At the beginning of each week, I do two things. The first thing I do is look back on the previous week to see what I could have improved and then I try to plan the week ahead and utilize anything and everything I learned from previous encounters.

Because, Wednesdays, I travel to Jacksonville, Florida from Live Oak, where I live, I tend to focus on that trip far too much. I enjoy my visits with old friends and like making new ones too. I get excited about sharing the great stuff from Wainwright Dairy and Creamery and the opportunities for shopping and dining experiences that are not available out here in the country. However, I need to make the most of my whole week. Thursdays are usually a wash, because the pain in my back and legs from not having enough rest time takes a day to "get over."

Today, as I was rehearsing the week of April 23-29 I realized that I did not make one dime of profit. I enjoyed myself immensely, and there is a lot to be said for that, but that will not replace my vehicle when the miles have taken their toll. The true value of what I do is in getting to visit with my friends while I take nutrient dense products to those that value their health above most other things.

I do not have costly hobbies, so I am happy to "break even" on my fun day. When school starts up again next week for summer, (I am taking two classes) my days will seem more rushed. It is my plan to add to this first day of the week the planning and cooking or chopping of meals for the week. So in future blogs you may find more pictures and recipes.

Today I am making banana bread and a pumpkin swirl cheesecake and also some crunchy peanut butter cookies with just a bit of chocolate. When I make home baked products, I always make sure to use pure cane sugar, if the label does not claim 100% pure cane sugar, you are probably getting sugar from sugar beets. Unfortunately all the sugar beets in the general market place are GMO. http://www.non-gmoreport.com/articles/jun08/sugar_beet_industry_converts_to_gmo.php I do not always get organic sugar, but I try not to compound the damage these "unhealthy" treats and desserts wreak on our bodies.