Obstacle Illusions

     "It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily.  "So it is."  "And freezing."  "Is it?"  "Yes," said Eeyore.  "However," he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately."   A.A. Milne. 
     On gloomy, dark days such as today, I become an Eeyore.  The glass becomes half empty.  I have to work at being a Tigger (bouncy) or even a Pooh (on an even keel, not too bright, and struggling with honey).  Sunshine, or its lack, immediately has an effect on my mood. 
     Rin and I were daring adventurers, the only walkers out in the snow and cold early this morning.  We only accomplished a mile.  I bundled and disguised my inner-Eeyore in two coats, mittens, boots, hat and hood.  Rin was her usual Tigger, snow-bouncing self.  Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy!

     We continue with our wheat-free experiment.  It has been two weeks now.  I don't feel too much different, although I haven't had that starving feeling that I get sometimes.  We really never did eat much wheat, as bread and pasta are processed, and we try to stick to whole foods. We will continue on for a week or two more before doing a wheat trial by re-introducing wheat.

     I mentioned getting a soy-milk maker as a Christmas gift.  I really enjoy the soy milk.  It is simple to make:  soak the beans for 8-12 hours, then it takes only 20 minutes in the machine.  Later today I am trying almond milk.  This is so much less-expensive than buying those "milks", and has the benefit of having no additives.

     We are only supposed to get a few inches of snow, so later today I will do some scooping.  It is relaxing once you get into the zen of it.  No thinking required.  It is that kind of a day.

     Wishing you a day filled with sunshine.
    
Each challenge is mine to overcome.  Life is full of obstacle illusions.
                                              Grant Frazier