Days 18 and 19: Feb 18 and Feb 19

Yesterday flew by in a flurry of last minute work to-do-before-leaving for Austin.  So I figured today, I'd write a duo-post.

So today I'm getting ready for my trip tomorrow.  I had to go to South Bronx to get my cell phone at a Fed Ex that basically looked like a fall out shelter.  Note, family, that I took a cab and got home safely and now have my phone and so all is well.  It's impossible to get anything delivered to one's apartment in New York City.

Doing laundry and cleaning a bit so that my room is a welcoming place when I return.

For lunch, I made a veggie burger--well, didn't actually make the veggie burger.  It was a frozen vegan patty that was actually decent!  Had good smoky flavor.  I sauteed a bunch of mixed mushrooms in a pan w a bit of water, salt, pepper and thyme.  Then I spread some olive hummus on a tortilla, layered it with spinach, the mushrooms and the burger!  Deeeelicious.  My tastebuds have already started to change this month and I know they're just gonna change and change more after the week I'm going to have.

I'm sorta looking forward to the food most of all.  I know my mind will be blown by the classes but Engine 2 has some GREEEEAT recipes which are filling and beautiful and healthy.  And real cooks will be making them for us throughout the week.  Without oil and a bunch of other icky stuff.  I think through food, I will learn what's important.  Food has to give me pleasure and sustenance.  How I will feel will result in how I will CHANGE.  I'm so super excited.  Eek.

My roommate is having a party tonight so I won't be getting much sleep at ALL. But it's okay.  I will sleep on the plane.  And will be running on adrenaline once I get to Austin.

I'm also looking forward to morning hikes and yoga.  Sigh.  That will be such a lovely way to wake up!  The lack of coffee is nervewracking but I'm bringing a huge stash of green tea.  I don't believe that's contraband.  We'll see!  Ha.

My face is getting very um thin.  And long. That's the big change in my appearance so far.  It's fun!  I'm going to take a picture on my new cell phone (!) tomorrow and then take one next Sunday.  I will post both accordingly.  Tomorrow's picture will be me very tired.  Next Sunday's will be me invigorated!  I think it will be cool to note the difference.

Alright, time to put the clothes in the dryer and continue this packing thing.  Someday when I'm a rich and famous nutritionist, I'll have someone who can do this for me.  Ha.