Four things

I cannot live without:

1) My Jergens Origianl Scent Lotion. You know I own the big bottles! haha  The smell and the way it makes my hands feel remind me of my grandmother.  She passed away a few years back and I miss her.  Sometimes I could feel her around, especially when I was sick.  I know a small part of her is with me every day.
2) My Cherry Chapstick.  I have tried sooo many other brands and just can't get beyond my Classic Cherry!  In fact, I bought like 20 last week just so I know I won't run out for a while.  I usually keep on in every room.  That's how crazy I am!
3) My Lifefactory water bottle.  I LOVE this water bottle.  If you don't know- they are made of glass and are covered in a silicone wrap.  The lid in the picture shows the lid that keeps water sealed in, but they now offer a lid that has a spout on it so you don't have to twist the cap on and off to drink.  I have both- of course! I use the closed lid when traveling.  And I don't leave the house without it.  In fact, to avoid dehydration - post surgery- I am supposed to drinking about 4 of these bottles a day.  That doesn't seem like a lot but each bottle is 20 ounces and at the end of the day, that is A LOT of water!  It is so hard to keep up with it, but this bottle helps me easily keep track of how much I've had and how many more bottles I need.  Plus, the glass helps keep my water cool for a longer time frame AND I am not having to worry about all that nasty plastic and plastic chemicals leaking in my water.
4) SWEETS!!!! Oh my- sugar is my devil. Luckily it sits well with my stomach and I don't have to worry about immediate gut threats, but I know in the long term its not the best for me.  But ever since my colon was removed all day I go in craving cycles- salt, sugar, salt, sugar, salt, sugar.  It's never ending!! My treats of choice- tart candy like sweetarts and smarties, cupcakes, and very rarely Hershery's Cookies and Cream bar.  I try to limit it to one treat a day.  I wish I didn't crave it so much, but in the big perspective, I think I have cut back significantly.  But in all honesty, I think its one thing that I will never 100% be able to eliminate from my diet.I can give up gluten and I can give up dairy, but sorry Jonny (my nutritionist), I just can't do the sugar.

Life Lesson of the Day: With all of the random writing I did today, I am finding the importance of release.  Release your energy whether it's through writing, stretching, breathing, running, reading, sewing, something.  I was feeling super crabby and almost grouchy all day, but now, after spending 10 minutes or so writing, releasing thoughts, I feel so much better.  
So release it. Let that energy out.  Trust me- it's better for your health.