Presently I am drinking a cup of Kalahari authentically South African red tea with about 7 drops of essential peppermint oil

It is 9:40AM. I have just finished dressing after taking my shower. I am wearing my favorite dress which I purchased from Old Navy a few months ago. It’s my favorite dress because it’s cute and comfortable. I usually dress pretty sloppily and without the slightest concern for my appearance when at home. This dress allows me to look more presentable while at the same time feel relaxed and comfortable. The only thing I don’t like about the dress is that it’s sleeveless; but I drape a scarf around me to take care of that.

Presently I am drinking a cup of Kalahari authentically South African red tea with about 7 drops of essential peppermint oil. I’m trying to break out of the habit of using sugar in my tea so I’m having this cup without sugar. I think it’s good to have it without sugar because it forces me to drink the tea more slowly and that seems to do more towards helping me to focus somehow. Maybe it’s my imagination; but when the tea is sweetened I’m more focused on my palate than on anything else and I will generally want to eat more. The better something tastes the more you want to eat it.

So I’m having my unsweetened tea. My husband called a short while ago to check in. My son is at school. I’m feeling okay right now and I’m thankful for that. I’ll try to resist the temptation to start thinking about my money troubles. I can’t imagine what could happen that will change my fortunes for the better but I have to beleive something will; and I have to believe it lies in me continuing to do what I’m doing now, working hard to try to find the answer even while not knowing what to look for. I’ve done it before and I will do it again.