Day 28 of Juice Feasting - eating french fries?

I woke up this morning to the phone ringing.  I was at a celebration with family and friends last night.  I ate lots of french fries ladden with gravy, and was passing platters of meat around.  Everything smelled delicious.  Afterwards, I didn't feel too good about myself, I wasn't happy I broke my Juice Feast, and my body wasn't feeling good either.  But my sister, who always has lots of things and is very generous, had the latest juicers (converted into a alcoohol dispensing gadget) and was giving me a newer version of my juicer,so I took one, and off I went to fly back to North America.

The friend who woke me up with the phone is inviting me to come over this weekend, for a horseback ride, a Polo party on Saturday and a barbecue on Sunday! 

It was just a dream! :o)

Come to think of it, I would prefer my sister keeps the juicers and uses them herself... and I'm glad I didn't eat those french fries.  It is a good warning dream. 

I'll be sure to come prepared with lots of juices, and a mindset ready to take on the challenges. The mindset is definitely the most important part of the equation.  I'm letting go of having to eat the same foods as everyone in order to feel included.  I know that I'm at the point where it is possible for me to have a great time at the parties, blend in, without the need to make it a big deal about my Juice Feast.  I have a small shoulder cooler (a present of the polo party of last year actually), and I'll bring my blender and mesh bag just in case, since it is a sleep over.  Added bonus: the local farmer is near by - a perfect opportunity to restock!

Then on Sunday evening, David Wolfe is doing a talk in the same town, and I plan on taking my SAD eating friend with me!

I went to see the property we love for our ecovillage today, to show it to a team member who hadn't seen it.  It is so gorgeous!  We actually got lost in the woods, as the trails are not marked and the property quite extensive.  We're not sure yet if the zoning of the property will allow us to do what we want, but it is very nice to dream.  A raw ecovillage by a private lake in a gorgeous location... sounds good to me!

New recipe of the day - a very strange and tasty combination:  zucchini and cranberry juice, in equal proportions.  The zucchini makes it a bit sweeter.  Wouldn't have thought of it, except that there were organic zucchinis at the supermarket (a rarity), and I didn't know what to do with them, so I grabbed a bag of frozen cranberries, let it thaw, and the rest is history. 

I may go to the movie, to see Julie and Julia, about Julia Child... a great opportunity to review food-related emotions and clear them before the weekend!

Love to all!