Saturday, Funday

Yesterday I was incredibly proud of my scheduling prowess. I was able to get up very early (considering my usual wake time) and spend an hour to an hour and a half at Gym with Biirna and Calamitus.I spent the rest of the day according to plan, with shopping, nachos, a good movie, and dinner. It was a very long day, but worth it.

Bad News

Today has been a disconcerting day, to put the least. I received some bad news about my funds and have yet to receive news of new fund opportunities. My journal device has also finally thrown in the towel, so I will need to wait a while to get it fixed. At this point, I am depending on the kindness of classmates so share my journal messages, and a special thanks to Calamitus tonight, for the use of his journal device.

I am fairly proud of myself on two accounts. When I received the bad news, I decided to go for a walk. I made it all the way to Scio church and turned around, and the walk really cooled off my temper. I'd say the walk was a half-an hour, and one that my upsetness really needed just to reflect and reformulate a plan.

I also had my second helping of squash this week, this time acorn squash. It wasn't as good as the butternut squash, honestly, but we'll keep trying each kind until we decipher my favorite.

Wednesday

I spoke to a local zen master and he warned me about attaining balance. I didn't understand what he meant until I knocked over a couple of his clay pots. Thankfully they were sturdy enough to undergo my clumsiness. Seeing the wisdom of this master, I sat down with him and discussed a plan for balance. He wanted me to focus on what I put into my body as a means of keeping myself level, first and foremost, so since our meeting I've been keeping in mind the portions we discussed- 6 glasses of water, 2 fruits, 3 vegetables, 2 meats, 3 dairy, and 6 grains.

He also insisted that we lead through a half an hour of yoga, though he allowed me to use my game as a guide. When we were done, in the mind of balance, I decided to remove the stink of yoga-sissy by partaking in some boxing and swordplay, also for a half an hour. When I completed this, I realized I could take on the challenge and rescue the ring from the greedy shopkeeper (not affiliated with our proud school, of course). I am excited to see the powers endowed by this ring and the Ogre teeth that Biirna and I found yesterday at Gym.

We'll see how my course of balance progresses, while I'm balancing it with my activities and the Headmaster's challenges. Hopefully, it will become natural with time.

Monday and Tuesday's Log

After my final post Sunday, I was able to play 20 minutes of games before finally making it to bed.

On Monday I didn't do too much in activity, and I was lame when it came to food, though I did do quite a bit of water. I also was able to sneak in 20 minutes of game play this night.

Tuesday was an entirely different story, because I was as active as a frog. I spent one hour at Gym with Biirna and Nelo, and we also made a meal of lean meats and incorporate squash.

Biirna and I met with the Ogre, and he did seem nice enough, though he burped an awful lot.

Weekend Wrap

I'd like to end this week by listing my Broccoli victories, because I worry I didn't put them in a previous post, or perhaps missed one.
Monday- Broccoli Cheese Soup
Tuesday- Broccoli Potato Wedges
Wednesday- Boiled Broccoli
Friday- Broccoli cold
Saturday- Broccoli Risotto Cakes

I also got in a half an hour of physical gaming to end my night, but now I am truly off to bed.

Sunday's Boss Battle

Today we met with a fierce competitor- the school grounds. We walked for an hour straight, with a dexterity, stamina, and speed challenge. I missed out on the gym tour, but I heard it was fun for everyone involved.
Yesterday some students and I walked the 'bazaar' for 2-3 hours. I inadvertently ate vegetarian for the whole day, and ended the run on some awesome risotto cakes. I think I will be having risotto again tonight, and on Tuesday. Can't get enough.
I am also working on a challenge issued by the headmaster as of now, and will be done by the time I rest tonight.

Hockey Time

I went with all current members of our class (one is on hiatus- the half giant or what not, for the time being, some secret assignment) to the game of the final member of the class. We got food before hand which was delightful, and I made a vegetarian choice with my meal. I'd like to say it was on purpose, but I'm actually starting to get grossed out by the thought of meat. Weird.

I also got in another serving of broccoli, even if it is not going to help my progress to winning because I shared it with other class members. At least I know I am lapping Calamitus in my broccoli intake, and was impressed with his dexterity in tonight's game.