May 12, 2008
Today was not so good. It was cold, but that’s not why it was bad. The warm sun could have helped though, I’m sure. I had to miss classes today to attend an orientation for my new job from 8:00-4:30. I did not want to miss class, but I had no choice if I wanted this job. The schedule they had for us there said we have it tomorrow and Wednesday as well from 8-4:30. I wasn’t aware of this, nor was anyone else I talked to. Basically, I can’t go because school is more important, and I can’t afford to miss three days of class. I’m waiting for someone to call me to let me know if I will be able to come in at another time. I feel like I wasted my time. It was so long and boring, but i got paid at least! I am thinking that I will probably need to find a different job. Although I’m a bit disappointed, I think I will be relieved if I find out I won’t be able to work there. I don’t feel ready to take on a stressful job like that along with taking classes right now. I feel like there is no time for anything, and when there is I’m just too exhausted to move. I already knew pretty much everything they told us today, but one thing I have confirmed is that I will never have a desk job. EVER! I couldn’t wait to get out of there!!! Sitting still in a chair for more than an hour kills me! haha. Sorry for such a negative beginning to this post.
On a positive note-YAY PENS for the second win of the series last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait for tomorrow!
Onto food. I didn’t take any pictures again, but I didn’t have anything exciting. No pizza, chips, and fries! haha I will be making that again. Loved that dinner! Last night for dinner, I just had a salad with tomato, cucumber, and salsa; grapes; an apple; and some leftover Mac Daddy with added salt. The mac daddy was better, but I’m on the lookout for another vegan mac and cheese recipe to try! For breakfast this morning, I ate somewhat of a smoothie that I prepared last night since I needed something very quick this morning. I didn’t want to have to use a microwave or anything, so I decided on a smoothie! I made this with 1.5 oz lite silken tofu, 1/2 cup unsweetened soymilk, 1 tbsp flaxseed meal, 1 tbsp walnuts, 1/2 cup Ezekiel 4:9 Golden flax cereal, 1 banana, and 1 tbsp agave nectar. I kept it in the refrigerator over night, and in the morning I was pleasantly surprised to eat this as it had taken on the consistency to pudding!!!!! PUDDING FOR BREAKFAST! It was so cool, because I did not expect that to happen! Lunch was packed also (a pb and strawberry preserves sandwich on sprouted wheat, red cabbage salad, and lots of strawberries). I ate an apple when I got home after my very long day in a chair before taking a very long trip with Brian to get a hockey stick. We got home around 8 and I made ourselves dinner–stir fry with whole wheat couscous, tempeh, vegetables, soy sauce, garlic, and 1/2 tsp evoo drizzled on top (not cooked). He liked it (the tempeh)!!!! Hooray! He will never be vegan, which I respect, but it’s awesome that he is interested to try my food. I had a banana bread muffin for snack. Oh yeah, I ate a few carrots with the rest of my black bean hummus (1/4 cup black beans, 1 Tbsp tahini, lemon juice) while cooking dinner. I’m going to bed early tonight. Expect pictures tomorrow, and have a good night’s sleep tonight everyone!
May 13, 2008 at 10:46 am
I’m so sorry that you can’t work that job after all, since it interferes with class :0( Hang in there, and I’m sure that the right job/schedule will come along soon.
My smoothies always have a thick, pudding-like consistency - the best kind there is, in my opinion :0)
Glad that Brian liked the tempeh! Always great to try new foods.
Hope your Tuesday goes perfectly!!
May 13, 2008 at 11:01 am
Yeah, everyone has bad days, but not everyones get to eat pudding for breakfast on a bad day!
Sorry you won’t be able to take the job, but you’ll find another one!
May 13, 2008 at 11:18 am
sorry about the job, but hey, everything happens for a reason so maybe it was better that you didn’t get the job.
I’m sure you will have no trouble finding a new job. Good luck!
I’ve always been weary of trying tempeh.. is it really good? There’s just something about its appearance that puts me off (that and seitan, too).
I remember you said your were a sophomore nursing student… but I see you’re still taking classes and it’s May. Are you doing summer school or accelerated option?
Hope your week goes well and lookin’ forward to your awesome pics!
May 13, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Wow are you taking summer school too?
That would be alot to manage. Just fyi I don’t know if your about me page is working. I just found your blog and was trying to read it. Hope today is better!
May 13, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Evey-
You’re right. I think it is better that I won’t be working there. Tempeh is really good IMO. I love the texture of it! Give it a try! I always thought it looked gross too, and same with seitan. I have yet to try it, but it’s waiting in my fridge!!
I am taking two summer classes (8 credits). I finished Spring term April 21st.
Carrie-
Yep, I am taking summer school too. It’s not very fun, but I will be glad I did it in the end! I clicked on the About tab on my page, and it worked for me. The pictures aren’t there anymore though, and I will fix that. Let me know if you still can’t read it. Thanks!
Thanks everyone for your kind comments
Have a great day!
May 13, 2008 at 6:35 pm
I had a bad day yesterday and I just wanted to say thank you for this post because I felt alot less alone when I read it. As much as I wish everyone to have wonderful days, its nice to know that others have bad ones too. Heres to better days from here on out.