"Dating myself"

That may sound silly, but I realize how awesome that really is.  Giving yourself all the things you want your significant other to give you (within reason hehe) is a really nice way of saying to yourself, I am worth it, and I don't need to wish for it--I can meet my own needs and desires.  Today at the store, I bought myself some beautiful flowers, and they're in a clear vase on my mantle where I can see them :)  I also got myself a pink tulip plant to put in the kitchen so that I can be proud of myself everytime I look at it for all the great food choices I've been making.  Tomorrow morning I'm getting my first neck and upper back massage in my home--the massage therapist comes here :)  I'm also going to buy a nice bristle brush to do skin brushing.  I decided to get some 5 ingredient ice cream and I took one bite before I put it away.  It was so amazingly delicious.  I've been eating chemical-filled low-calorie bars that gave me little fulfillment because of how little like chocolate it actually tasted.  The more whole foods I eat, the more I start to dislike the processed low- or no-fat foods I've been eating.  I'm going to start incorporating organic options into my diet, and I'm hoping I will find a difference in the way I feel.


Tomorrow I'm going shopping for some decor for my great room.  I have an African theme to my livingroom right now.  I'm changing it to French Country.  I have so many styles I love, but I've finally decided this is the style that makes me feel most at peace with myself.  I will be starting a series of paintings to put in the kitchen and diningroom of the French countryside and of French cottages.  I'm also going to get a compact smoothie maker/food chopper.  I was going to get the Cuisinart one, but I read bad reviews about it, so I'll be getting the Magic Bullet.  I want to make smoothies more often (the blender gets clunky to use and wash because I have a really shallow sink) and I also want to start making my own peach and pineapple salsa.  I love to be able to make things from scratch because I know exactly what's going into my body when I do.  I used to always want to eat out, but now all I want to do is stay in and cook. :)