Easter Candy Crazy!

Sunday marked a great day to be eating Cadbury eggs and  chocolate bunnies. I received a small Easter basket, and luckily some of the candy still survives in the pantry. We also got some cheese sticks and slim jims. I could eat myself silly on slim jims. Yesterday I went home and suddenly remembered I had a chocolate stash, so I ate chocolate until I was on a sugar high. I had Reese's and Kisses and eggs and a crunchy chocolate bunny. I am saving my chocolate covered marshmallow cross for another day.

Dinner was great last night--grilled kielbasa with onions, peppers, and mushrooms. I had a couple of handfuls of potato chips. I also tried a sugar free Klondike bar. I wasn't thrilled with it. The chocolate had a chemical-ly taste to it, and it was sour/bitter tasting. The ice cream inside was very good.

I couldn't bring myself to sit down after dinner, so I ventured outside and walked around the yard for a good hour. It was dark by the time I finished. It felt nice to get fresh air and talk with Edie.

Saturday morning I jogged for about 7-8 minutes. Sunday I jogged the same route--only faster--and I was sick by the time I finished. I had to lie down. Yesterday morning and this morning I jogged the hill in front of my house 5 times. I know exactly when my legs are going to start burning and my chest is going to get tight. My recovery time seems to be getting just a tad shorter. Walking the hill is getting easier, though, and it has been since I moved and started walking it regularly. I have found that I get ready more quickly when I get up right on time and head outside. I think the light and fresh air make me feel more awake and motivated. It has been close to 60 the past couple of mornings; it feels great to go outside in a light jacket and capri pants.

I am finally finishing "The Memory Keeper's Daughter." I have been reading it for well over a year now. Reading gives me a sense of accomplishment in the act of sitting still. Summer offers a great time to sit outside in the sunshine, get a tan, and read books or magazines. I'm not sure what I'll read next, but I am looking forward to the search.