After the comps, I deliberately took 2 weeks off of blogging.
They were everything that you'd expect this exam to be at a place like Eastman. Immensely comprehensive, detail-oriented, wide-ranging. Did I mention that it was two consecutive days of 8 hours-per-day typing in the computer lab?
(We are still waiting to hear the results).
January, as I've discussed on this blog, was a 30-day time of "no sugar, no sweets, Whole-30." It was one of the best things I could have done. Sweet "no-nos" no longer are as appealing, and when I do indulge, it is one of great moderation and reward. On Valentines' Day, Zheng and I had a little bit of port and one square each of Ghiradelli Sea Salt chocolate. Great indulgence, and it was different than eating an entire piece of cake. Equal praise can be bestowed upon an outing in Philadelphia with a dear friend, to "Tria" wine bar. Treats with gorgonzola and brie, paired with two glasses of Spanish wine, was delightful. I'm still savoring it.
February, I've decided, is another month of "no." What hits the chopping block this month?
Facebook.
I'm on Day "3" of the fast, and my husband has already noticed a difference in my personality. I'm less distracted, and I'm also less prone to travel the "Oh-my-goodness-x-person-just-got-a-job-and-I-want-a-real-job-..." path. Ignorance is bliss. I know plenty of people that live without the Facebook culture, and they are some of the happiest people I know. I have kept on my phone the "Messenger" app, which has never caused angst. (It's just like another email address). And I won't delete the account because I've stored photo albums from travel over the past few years that are really work keeping up.
Other than that, birthdays download to my calendar, so I won't miss them. The ones for which "real" cards must be sent will still happen. Small electronic messages not getting sent anymore - that's alright with me.
(I might check again on my birthday, however. That's not for another four months).
PHOTOS: are from our Valentines' celebration. We would like to wish everyone a great (if not late) Chinese New Year and Valentines' Day!
