Day Twenty Two

Mood: 7/10 - Mixed bag today but ended on a high! 

Energy: 7/10 - Good to go today.

Withdrawals? None.

Ate/Drank:
  • Breakfast - Nakd bar.
  • Lunch - Turkey & sweet potato
  • Dinner - Sausages & snack bars
  • Drank: 2l water, 4 cups of peppermint/detox/camomile tea. 


I write you from Cheltenham in the UK this eve. Today was a looooong day. Four hours in work and a very productive morning at that, followed by a couple hours at the funfair with MT & the girls, then home, bathed Carra, packed our bags and flew to Bristol, rented a car, then drove for 75 minutes to get to Cheltenham. Arrived here just before 11. Feel a great sense of satisfaction this evening. It requires patience and good organisational skills to get a 4 year old through security, on a plane, across the water, through the other airport and find a rental car without exchanging a cross word but I managed it. It was a really fantastic evening. Carra's excitement every step of the way was infectious and I swelled with pride almost the entire time! Amongst my favourite quotes: "DAD LOOK IT'S THE BIGGEST PLANE IN THE WORLD EVER!" but the whole time she reacted to every little thing with amazement. She was fascinated with the wings just outside her window, amazed at the height we were above earth, intrigued when we were in the clouds and jumping for joy when the plane took off. When we got to the car rental centre, Carra demanded the biggest car we could get. She did this right at the counter. The lady had the keys to a tiny vehicle all set to give me. She chatted back and forth with Carra for a minute and...hey presto! Free upgrade to a much bigger and nicer car. I was so proud! My baba, the charmer! :)

The next few days will provide a big test as I have to try and balance my diet while I am away. I am prepared to be diligent and I hope that the next few days will be fun but I can stay on the wagon so to speak.


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