Things I do...

To make myself feel better and relax:

1. I exercise! I challenge myself to make it to the next level. I've been blessed with great genes and health. I'm slowly transitioning to a vegetarian but I will have a steak once in a while. I drink tons of water depending on the temp assignment I'm on. Sadly, some assignments don't allow me to leave the desk to go to the bathroom more than a couple of times a day (yeah, I'll get to that later).

2. I treat myself to my favorite food. For me it varies and 99% of the time its something healthy. Today it was Menchies!! Other times its Olive Oil popcorn, blueberries, almonds, and apples. I rarely eat ice cream. Sometimes I will have fattening potato chips and a Hershey bar. I don't deny myself anything but at the same time, I don't eat that much.

3. I pop in my favorite DVD, and since I have over 3,000 of them, I'm good. If nothing catches my fancy, I will go to a movie.

4. I have a glass of wine - usually white, but I will drink red on occasion.

5. I pick up a book (kindle).

I know many of you must be surprised that writing is not among this list. I write for a living and I do it daily in some form. To relax, I don't write.

6. I go for a walk.

7. If I really need to get away, I either go to Santa Barbara or Palomar.

8. I go to a museum.