Day 10 at the hotel and I have grown far too spoiled with all the pampering I have been getting from housekeeping. I want to defend myself by saying its all well deserved. I worked tirelessly for 2 months to help organize our move to France, sort out things in Canada and coordinate the sale our home in the US. Its big ! So whats a 10 day affair with housekeeping? Nothing to complain about is there?
Hotel and restaurant food over the past 10 days have definitely made its appearance around my mid-section. Even size 12 jeans have started to tighten. Until 2 days ago, I needed a belt to secure it around my waist. I am not exactly making a good progress. I also know exactly the kind of acerbic comment my sister would come up with, if she were reading this blog. She happens to be very lean and tall and extremely beauty conscious !
As much as I want to languish in self-pity (oh..am so fat and short and ugly), I must admit I truly have been savouring French cuisine. More so, I have fallen in love with yaourt (yogurt)...and specially the way these folks consume it. I wake up in the morning just to get my bowl of yaourt which I can sweeten with either honey, abricot, orange, berry or a selection of 10 others ! T loves his new selection of cereal.
I do miss my home made instant coffee though :( I can't seem to make ado with expresso. It's a shame ! Like T says, I have my mental blocks about many things. I may be missing out on several things....I still have time to convert !
So I'm temporarily a culinary connoiseur till I move to our apartment next week - all our bills are paid off until then ;) I am determined to get into shape in my mind. I have always had a weight problem as a child. It was my physician mom who always ensured that I stayed presentable in public (I miss her !)
Here in Avignon, there are very few overweight individuals around. Its true I have not travelled far and wide but I am sure I have observed correctly. My comparison is with North American states like Florida in the US, New Brunswick in Canada and a few other small states/provinces.
Another couple of days, before our first consignment of belongings arrive. Then it will be a new routine, same responsibilities in a new abode and many more.
I like it thus far and whats pending is that I just have to work on my gut from now on !
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