Tuesday reminded me of why it is so important to not rush into a day with no real outline. I ended up using a lot of gas, and this economy doesn't allow for that kind of waste. With all of the driving around, I felt the pressure to tangle all of my priorities into the giant pretzel of miles, and ended up not eating much at all. By the end of the day I had a couple PBJ's and a bag of popcorn while watching Mission Impossible 3 with a friend.
I'm helping, a couple days during the week, take care of the dogs that the family I stay with owns, while they're gone on vacation. Since I'm usually about a 15 mile drive away from the house it's been taking an extra hour out of my day. The real kicker is that, since I am away from the house for the majority of my day, there is no real easy way to make a homemade meal, and eating out is still more affordable. That thought ran through my head yesterday as I went to the Salvation Army Headquarters in St Louis, to apply for a position in their youth department, and there happened to be a Taco Bell, Mc Donald's, Hardees, and a fancy looking little classic diner surrounding the property like a picture frame. I'm sure the lady at the counter in Taco Bell thought I was one strange cookie when I stepped up to order and then said "NO! I CAN'T DO THIS!" while running away. Thankfully, I can say that, even though I got close, I still resisted massive temptation, but those PBJ's just don't taste as good when you know you were so close to eating ground beef, lettuce, and shredded cheese on a soft tortilla shell.
Tuesday, March 14: Day 18
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