One Step Too Far

I have a problem :) it's more of a quirk, alas it's still odd.

I go just one step too far.

Perfect example:
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****At Work****

Helena: I'm going down to the cafeteria to get a salad
Boss: Oh you couldn't pay me to eat there
Helena: Ha yeah? I like their salad bar!
Boss: Well be ready to find a bandaid in your food.
Helena: LOL that's my favorite part!

**** should have stopped there, but I went one step too far****

Helena: I found one once that was still sticky! I put it on my paper cut! WINNING!
Boss: .......
*awkward moment*
Helena: Okay I'll be back in a few. *leave the lab*
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So you see what I'm talking about?

Comfort Food

This is a short rant about comfort food.


I didn't know what that even meant until I came to the USA.
There should be nothing particularly comfortable about EATING JUNK!!!!!!!


"mmm knowing this is going straight to my hips is so comforting"


I hate that the culture associates hardships/heartache/bad days/stress with unhealthy carby food.


We'd all feel SO MUCH BETTER if we had a healthy meal and got up off the couch and maybe took a walk outside. Just saying. GO RUN!


And how much healthier would this nation be if there was ever any driving emotion to go eat a salad?
Pick one, America!!


Food for thought.


EDIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This article was shared with me by a complete stranger, who called me arrogant :)

http://www.gilttaste.com/stories/622-explaining-the-psychology-of-comfort-food


May I point out that the CULTURE of thinking that
"When we feel endangered, unsung and/or lonesome, we eat."
is UNHEALTHY and it a huge reason why AMERICA is the UNHEALTHIEST country in the WORLD. 
I'm a scientist, graduated with honors. My aunt is a Nutritionist. I run marathons and I LOVE cooking. Here's the deal: when deciding what you eat, you are making a conscious choice. You shouldn't let your emotions decide what you eat. Food is fuel for your body. When you "INDULGE" and you let that be the deciding factor of what goes in YOUR personal mouth, you are choosing to belong to a culture that no longer regards health as the top priority.


I'm not insulting anybody. People insult their own bodies, their own health. That's probably why people get so defensive. Eat at your own risk. If people out there TRULY believe that food is "the friend who never disappoints or ditches us" well they need to see a professional about that because food is not your friend, or your enemy! Food is nourishment. I'm not denying the pleasure factor of enjoying food! Food is delicious and enjoyable! I'm saying that the consumption of unhealthy foods for the sole purpose of FEELING BETTER WHEN YOU'RE UPSET/STRESSED is a poor, cultural choice. You should eat several small meals a day, drink lots of water, and exercise. That's science. Get educated.

Accountability

My accountability and encouragement needs are being met beautifully

Thank You God!!!

I wanted to jump for joy tonight as I checked my email and got yet another reply from my new friend, Rebekah. I met her somewhat briefly in South Carolina during the wedding rehearsal. We talked before it started and then continued to quietly talk during the rehearsal. Her husband was the officiating pastor for the wedding. She shared with me about her kids and her story, and I shared (of course) all about me and where I am in my walk with Christ. I asked her if she had facebook and she said no, but she did have an email address. We talked about exchanging emails but didn't do so that night.

After the wedding, she had a slip of paper ready to go for me with her email address! Then she introduced me to her kids and we all left for the reception. After that was all over, we said our goodbyes and that was that.

Well since then we've been emailing back and forth, with updates, scripture, and prayer requests :) I'm so thankful to God that, like she said "we bonded as only sisters in Christ could!"

I'm excited! I'm also building better friendships with the women in my church. How amazing to have them share their lives and their walks with me, and love me. It's SO nice to feel plugged in.

I feel like I'm definitely on a "high" point in life right now, and I know that all these people are rejoicing with me and praying for me, and vice-versa. It's a blessing to know that if and when I hit a hardship, they'll also be there for me.

To me there's a big difference between a friend and a person I would consider a mentor. The difference is mainly age, life experience, and overall God-given wisdom. I love my friends, and I'm so very very thankful for each one of them, but the accountability from mentors is absolutely necessary at this point in my relationship with Christ. I'm pouring into that right now. I'm making every effort to keep growing and pruning away at what needs to change in me. Please be in prayer that this continues to happen! From last year to now, I feel like a different person altogether. For one, my smile is genuine :) my heart is lighter, relieved by forgiveness, reassured by grace, and healed by God's mercy. I feel strong, or better yet, I feel empowered.

I love you, O Lord, my strength. ~Psalm 18:1