Just a Winter Day

It's been cold enough that I can see my breath when I go outside. Hubby and I hit the gym yesterday, but it was a damn chilly walk getting there. I guess the good news was that the sun came out for several hours during the day. That is rare this time of year. I also noticed the days are getting slightly longer. The beautiful orange sun we saw yesterday stayed around until 5:30 p.m.

I have very slowly been getting back into a fitness routine. I did yoga yesterday and plan to try an adult ballet class tonight. We did some walking over our vacation, but I don't think it was enough to keep my stamina up for these other fitness activities. I am feeling really lazy and I think the weather and all this homework I have isn't helping.

I have two papers due this week and am feeling a little anxious about one of them. I tried to get started early, but now I have to sit with what I've done until tomorrow's deadline. I don't want to procrastinate my assignments, but sometimes getting done too early gives me too much time to worry that my work is good enough. I think part of the problem is that I don't know what my professor's expectations are just yet. I think turning something in and getting feedback will give me a clearer impression of whether or not I am on target.

There are a lot of movies I'd like to see right now. "Gran Terino", "Australia", "The Wrestler", and "Ink Heart". There isn't much time with school, but I am sure we can fit something in. Last week, we saw "Slum Dog Millionare" with a friend. I think when the weather is yucky, movies sound appealing. Movies and books. I admit I am reading Stephen King's "Duma Key" before bed.

I have been making comfort foods for us this week. I made a gluten and dairy free tuna casserole last night. It turned out really yummy. I also made a frosted lemon cake and raspberry jello. I actually enjoy cooking when there is time. I have been getting recipe ideas from my dad. He suggested I try making a dairy-free version of my grandma's potato soup. That may be next week's experiment.