Day 14 Valentine's Day

Slept late...a beautiful drive (around 70 miles) to family and home for a much needed break. A combination Valentine's Day dinner and birthday luncheon...Mom pulled out all the stops...a roast with potatoes and cooked carrots, salads...lots of good gravy and breads...a delicious fudge cake with frosting...strong coffee with cream...smells, tastes and sounds of home...much laughter and singing...watching the snow falling softly outside...a restful time away from the city, noises and stress of the job...not much of an appetite today despite all the good things...am continually surprised at how much emotional stress with personal relationships can affect me in a negative way...hoping to refresh this week...will get on the scale in the morning and face the music once again. My heart longs for Spring and fresh air and light...much more light and sun.