Aaaaaaacountability

I've been thinking a lot today about how to hold myself accountable when I'm on my own.

I've almost decided to start questioning if P and I should be together right now (or if I should be with anyone during this stage of my recovery). If I'm going to make the choice to be single and lose the extra support of having a partner to spend nights and free time with, I have to make sure I'm fully dedicated to myself. Relying only on myself might actually make things more exciting, independent, and... easier? I love P, but it's not fair to ask for his support through this. I'm also realizing my needs are changing with my changes in recovery/sobriety and what may have seemed great may not be exactly what I want now.

Anyway, I'm going to start posting about my plans for each day. That way, I will be accountable to readers to follow through with plans through pictures, blog posts, etc. Today, I'm going to work until 5:00 pm (and no later!), go for my 45 minute run, then head home to let Lula out. Here's where the fun part comes in...

The neighborhood farmer's market is open this evening until 8:00 pm! I'm planning on walking Lula over to the market and picking out the ingredients to make dinner! I love cooking and I love looking for healthy dinner recipes, so this plan has put me in a great and excited mood.

I'm currently deciding between two things for dinner: a cucumber sandwich or something slightly different, mushroom and spinach stuffed eggplant.

 

  

I'm super excited to check out the farmer's market and make a decision on the spot based on what I'm hungry for and what ingredients are available. I'm also planning on purchasing a special treat for dessert. We'll see what my options are later!

Farmer's Market Round 2

My friends hit up the farmer's market this afternoon and I couldn't pass up another trip, especially since lunch was approaching. I decided to continue my adventurous streak and try something new.

I wasn't really in the mood for wood-fired pizza which is what my friends decided on for a couple of reasons. Pizza is definitely still a fear food, and I thought it would be too much experimentation after the donut for breakfast. So I settled for a Korean steamed bun with mushrooms and kimchi. I've never had a steamed bun before, let alone kimchi, and I'm so glad I tried it!

Farmer's market, y'all

I decided to take a huge step in switching up breakfast this morning. After my run, I was starving and had some time before meeting with my sponsor, which is next on the agenda!

I paid a little visit to the Grant Park Farmer's Market for the first time this season. It's a great market with a lot of fun and fancy foods. I'll admit, it's not the best place to get basic produce and simple food for cheap, but if you're looking for some brunch grub or kitschy veggies and local foods (think arugala, radishes, yogurt, pecans), then it's the place for you.

As my first trip to the market without the usual Sunday morning hangover, I was excited. I swiped my debit card in exchange for two $5 chips and wandered. They also accept SNAP and WIC benefits (and double them!!!), which the dietitian in me absolutely loves.

Anyway, I bought a small bag of pecans for one $5 chip to be put in my oatmeal, and a peach iced tea and orange pistachio donut! Yummy!