I had maybe the most efficient lunch hour yesterday. In 54 minutes, I walked home, walked Bailey, took a few photos of Post-Its to submit to Caitlin for her new book

and picked up lunch at a place called Fuel and walked back to work. It’s sort of like Energy Kitchen—an extensive healthy menu. I got whole wheat pasta with marinara sauce, bison meatballs and some cheese. I thought there’d be less cheese, but I’m not complaining.

I had brought my D-SLR (aka fancy camera) with me to work so that I could take those pics for Caitlin. I usually take my photos at work with a point-and-shoot. D-SLRs are heavy, and I usually don’t want to lug it, in addition to gym clothes and food. They’re also loud, and I sit in a cubicle farm and don’t want everyone to hear me taking a picture. Yesterday, I didn’t care though.

Taking your D-SLR to work means that you can take fancy pictures at happy hour, too.

…I’m addicted to endorphins.

I’ve definitely been slacking on my exercise lately, and my attitude has reflected as much. When I don’t work out these days, I get CRANKY. So much so that the past few days, I was ready for the Christmas season to be over. Wait…wha?! My favorite time of year?

After a good speed workout last night and 25 minutes on a bike this morning, I’m happy to report that…I’m happy again. I go home tomorrow afternoon for a few days to spend my favorite holiday with my family!

Or maybe I’m just back on a sugar high. I put a chocolate goodie (mini-muffin? I don’t really know what this is, but it’s good) in my oatmeal this morning.

I’m also finding that the older I am, the more I enjoy giving. I definitely enjoy receiving, but giving makes me giddy. I brought in the rest of my cookies to work today, and I smile every time someone walks past. I bought more Christmas gifts for my parents yesterday, and I cannot wait to give them!