My alarm went off at 6:10 for my morning run, but I was soooo tired, and my legs were pretty sore, so I decided to just stay in bed.  It was a good decision, especially because it was so cold outside, and so warm in my bed.

I had my practicum again this morning, and I sat in and counseled a client on my own!  It was pretty crazy.  For my first time, I think I did pretty well.  It was very exciting, and I actually had a lot of fun.  After I was done, I sat in with my supervisor as he ate lunch.  We were both starving, but I didn’t have my lunch.  I had brought an apple, and I ran to my car to grab a cereal bar so I could eat a little something too.  While we ate, we talked about how I did, and what I could have done better, and also what I need to feel better prepared for next time.

When he saw that I was eating only an apple and a cereal bar, he asked if that was my usual lunch.  I laughed and said “Oh, no.  I usually eat soup and a spinach salad. I’m going to go home and eat my real lunch.”

And boy did I!  I like to spruce up my soups, I added frozen peas and frozen cut up shrimp to this clam chowder.  I always add frozen vegetables because I think all my soups could just use more vegetables.  I saw the shrimp in the freezer, and decided it could also use more protein.

And I ate the whole thing!

My supervisor said that on Friday, I should bring my own lunch, so we can eat and chat together.  I usually eat soup every day, but I always have a hard time bringing it places.  Usually, I’ll just bring a can of soup and a bowl with me, and then rinse them out before taking them home.  I absolutely refuse to microwave it in a plastic container.  I needed something glass that had a cover, so I went on a search.  I found one in record time, and it is absolutely perfect.  It holds 4 cups, and it’s glass, and has a BPA free lid.  It can seal and can be transported easily.  It was only $5, and I know that I’ll use it many times.  They also had a 7 cup size one that was only $6, but I decided I’d get the smaller one for now, and if I need a larger one, I can always go back.  It’s the clear bowl I ate my soup in.  I wanted to test it out!

You know what else is BPA free?

This girl!

I’m digesting my lunch while watching Medium and Heroes.  I think after I’m going to run errands to get my exercise in (I’ve only done 3341 steps so far), and also get some food for Niles’ tonight.  I’ve decided I’m going to use the term “run errands” when I physically run to get errands completed, and I’ll use the term “drive errands”  when I drive to get them done.

I’ve mapped out my run/walk to the grocery store (I’m also going to make a pit stop at the library), so now I just need to finish Heroes, digest a bit more, and get ready to set out in the cold for a 3.31 mile run.  The last mile will be a walk because I’ll be carrying groceries.  I’m worried I’ll get a bit chilly, because it’s only 27 degrees out, but it’s windy, so it “feels like” it’s 15.  That’s coooooold!