Day Eight

Started this morning with a bowl of pineapple. I finished the preparations for a large vat of soup I made for the others working in the library. It was vegetable soup with alphabet noodles. I made sure that it was vegetarian because a fellow worker is vegetarian. I ate two bowls of this soup at lunch, which I attribute as a serving of vegetables. I was relieved of my duties early and while I wanted to return to my quarters and take a nap a quick chat with Biirna reminded me that sometimes exercise is the best way to re-energize. So I changed my gear, and took a walk (with music) around the area. I came across an interesting track which I thought would be good to walk but after finding the snow to be several inches deep, I regretted my decision but the only way back was to finish the course, so I waded through the heavy mess. After thirty minutes I returned home from my adventure whereupon I made a delicious broccoli and rice casserole without the use of salt! I had a glass of water with my dinner and finished the night working on some tasks for Mage Mentis.

Day Seven

Started the day with some melon which was delicious. I had a long day filled with various activities but only got in some exercise in the evening. I biked for 20 minutes while talking to Zilya, did some stretching and had carrots with my dinner. I only had one glass of water today but that's better than no water.

I spent time on one of my personal challenges this week which was to locate five vegetarian recipes. I gathered five meals recipes and two side dishes that I hope to try in the near future. I find that it is often hard making meals at home because the leftovers are so abundant that I end up wasting food that I don't eat within a few weeks. I'm hoping to adjust these recipes to one or two servings instead of the usual four to eight. We'll see if I'm successful.

Day Six

I made breakfast again this morning, still eggs and bacon but homemade none the less. I consumed two glasses of water, one before working in the library and one after. I had fruit when I got done with my work, and since I found myself in the kitchen eatting, I also cleaned up and danced to 15 minutes of music. I made a point to do some stretching, since I was told this was important. While I was waiting for my food to cook in the oven, I did some weight lifting and with dinner I had a serving of corn. I think I did well today but I also feel like I could have done better...

Day Five

I got up late today, but I was able to make myself breakfast. Eggs and bacon aren't necessarily the healthiest, and bacon isn't vegetarian, but I did make it myself and Le Chef says that's an essential start to eatting healthy. I make food occassionally, but it tends to be heating up already made frozen foods which aren't the healthiest, so when I cook something myself, adding the ingredients and determining the contents, I can ensure that is't healthier and better for me. So while eggs and bacon aren't the healthiest, I did make them myself. With breakfast I had one glass of water before rushing out the door to help Headmaster Quo sort through the old texts in the basement library of the school. This work was a bit tedious and at times annoying as locals wanted help obtainin texts from the library, but I was able to sneak away for a couple of moments and look up some recipes to share with students and Le Chef. Hours later, I met up with Biirna for a delightful meal. I had fish and a glass of water (along with other sweet spirits). I was too tired by the time I returned home to do any activity, but I plan on doing more tomorrow to make up for it.

Day Four

Le Chef's influence on me is getting greater by each passing day. I had fruit with breakfast, a vegetable with dinner and two glasses of water today. I also was able to get 15 minutes of dancing in (with music). At the end of the day I get down on myself for not doing more, but that's not very productive.

I was also able to meet today with the illusive Agustus Storm. His shop is not open yet, but he was keen on telling me how amazing he and his wares are. He really did talk for a while, when I think: Where did all my time go today? I suspect he absorbed quite a bit of it with his fancy tales and boisterous claims.

I want to start working on the basic badges, as they seem easier to incorporate in my day, but alas, it's still hard finding time for even the simplest of things.

Day Three

Spent the day with Le Chef, helping her unpack her books and set up her kitchen and classroom. I'm still doing well in making changes to my diet. I had fruit with my breakfast and I drank two glasses of water with my dinner. I also spent 20 minutes dancing to some tunes while washing dishes. I want to make more time to get in more activity, but I'm not sure where to start. Feels like I have to cut something out, but I wish I could find more balance instead of just dropping things I want to do.

The people here are strange. This Zilya creature kept sneaking into the kitchen looking for meat while Le Chef and I were working. She thinks no one sees her snatch beef jerky and put it in her pocket, but I see. I guess that her thievery might come in handy later though, I'm going to keep my eyes on her...

Day Two

I'm intrigued by the skills and challenges set before us, but having difficulty combining these tasks with my busy magic training. Who knew time management would be my worst skill? I was able to perfect my agility with 15 minutes of dance (with music!) and I biked for 20 minutes while watching an interesting play called ANTM. In addition to working on movement I also was contentious enough to eat carrots with my lunch and peas with my dinner. Usually I forget about vegetables but an interesting lecture with Skill Master suggested that these will help both my body and my mind to become stronger.