Day 2

Yesterday was pretty easy. I never got hungry but did miss the sweets that I've gotten into a bad habit of eating. In fact, I had no idea how much I depended on 'bad' snacking until yesterday. Thank goodness the food I was eating kept me sated.

I'm supposed to weigh myself every morning.....so after one day of the diet, one pound was lost. That sounds good enough to me.

Today I'm driving up to Seattle to visit with Lara, go shopping and pick up her fabulous easel. I had told her I was going to get an easel and keep it up so I could begin doodling. She offered this to me (on loan) so they could make space in their apartment. Not that I have much room left, but I thought I'd give it a try. It really is beautiful and will post a picture of it here in a few days.

Speaking of my apartment: Wow! It gets cozier every week. I finally realized that one main reason I had to get my own place was so that I could control my space. Things have to be in order and aesthetic or I go crazy. So now, creating my own space has done wonders. I recommend it. Now, how do I do this same thing while living with someone???? That's the magic question.

Oh, by the way, Mark has made a new batch of chocolate cashew chili biscotti for the Ace Hotel. Visit their blog and make sure to click on the links to get a little tour of a room at the hotel. Very fun.