Maria Ayala
(Photos courtesy of Empaths, Old Souls, and Introverts……)
I keep looking in the mirror, and I can’t help but feel so vain. I like what I see. This is something so new to me. I didn’t like the way I looked before. I was always gaining weight, and I never knew why. I never used to look in the mirror, or take pictures. Now, that has all dissolved quicker than sugar. I also have more energy now.
My back pain still gets in the way of me exercising more, but lately, I feel more energetic, and I am more active now. I don’t think it’s because winter is over. I love winter. It’s my favorite.
It could be, perhaps, because my birthday is around the corner. That might have something to do with it, but I don’t think about it much.
It is something so strange to get used to: Seeing my reflection in the mirror, and loving my appearance. I am still not used to it. I still don’t like socializing. I don’t think that will ever change.
I am writing about it, hoping to get used to it. Maybe that will work. Till then, tomorrow is Thursday, so I will eat whatever I want, including coffee, and donuts!!
So, Thursday is cheat day? OMG, I can’t help but crave for doughnuts.
I don’t cheat. I practice my donuts religiously–once a week, on Thursdays or Fridays, or during the week, depending on the number I get in the morning. Today I got 99, so it’s on!!
When I visit the mall I would refrain from passing along a doughnut store because, unknowingly, I found myself staring into the delicious looking glazed and sweetly decorated doughnuts. I ended up buying a box every time.
Try going to a coffee shop first, to get your fix, before you go to the mall!!