They (i.e. the New Year resolution Gods) say that it takes 30 days for a behavior to become a habit. So, I’m proud to declare that I’m almost half way to a habit. And, I’m feeling pretty darn excited. It’s been hard, especially since I’ve DRASTICALLY changed the way I eat, drink and some of my many bodily functions as a result. (No, I’m not getting gross again—Booger day is over!).
One of my odd obsessions is picking my teeth. I’ve definitely been doing that for more than 30 days and it’s a big habit (that is not so attractive according to a few people who are close to me). I just can’t stand having things stuck between my pearly gates. In fact, my co-workers gave me a tooth picking tool kit last year and I’ve been in Heaven ever since. They said it was because they were grossed out every time the letter opener got stuck in my mouth.
So, why am I sharing this? Well, it’s because this is definitely something that you should be aware of if you decide to follow my lead and eat a bunch of fruits and veggies. Unlike a lot of “not so good for you foods,” fruits and veggies get stuck in your teeth unless you can master swallowing a cucumber or carrot whole. So, even though your body is saying “yummy, thanks.” People looking at a blackened piece of lettuce stuck in your front teeth are not thinking, “yummy.” And, as we all know – once you have something like that happen to you. . .you never live it down. It’s sort of like farting in junior high PE class. I’m sure my classmates are still talking about the class period I did that during Sit-up Challenge Week.
Anyway, just be aware of your teeth if you are upping your fruit and veggie consumption. They aren’t like those Fruit Loops you’ve probably been eating all these years. You know. . .add milk and they dissolve like magic. Not even Coca Cola will melt carrot chunks.
Anyway, enjoy your weekend! My challenge to you (and myself) is to try not to blow whatever you are trying to achieve this fine year of 2010. And, I’m signing off for now. I think I can feel my dinner between my back molars.
About this blog
This blog is ultimately about telling stories—true stories about things that are important, things that inspire and things that make us happy, sad. . .moved. Authored by Stephanie Worrell—a wife, mother, author, business owner and believer that all things are possible—she has always sought out amazing people and their stories. All of her life (that she can remember), Stephanie has been attracted to people who work to make the world a better place. Stretching the mind and your current way of thinking about things is important to moving forward in life. Stephanie is asking the world to contribute their stories, product suggestions, book review, etc. to this blog. And, who knows. . .someone might just be reading that can take a story to the masses. You never know. O, really—it could happen!
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