Adventures in Queso

Yesterday when talking to my manager, she mentioned that for a little while my supervisor was afraid I wasn't going to make it. This A) terrified me, because i think we all know how much I like to pay my rent and B) made me feel a little better, because I don't think she would have said anything if there was still a large amount of concern. Honestly, there was a while there, where I didn't know if I was going to make it either, but it still isn't something you really want to hear about yourself. I think I am doing okay. I haven't sobbed my way though the day in a while and while I am still one of the last or the last person getting back, I am at least getting my routes done by myself. Tomorrow I carry the beast route. I really dislike the route because it is long and far, although the customers are all pleasant and it is pretty. The regular is very nice and helpful too, I just wish it was more compact. I carry another route on Tuesday and a different route on Wednesday, Christmas Eve. This route is the one I have the least experience on of the routes they tend to have me carry, but once I survive it, Christmas Rush 2014 will be over. We will still be busy for a couple of weeks, but the frantic rushing will be done. I absolutely can not wait.

One thing I noticed slightly last year and definitely this year is how different it is living up here than LA. I went to Walmart this evening for groceries (judge if you must, I also needed a prescription) and there were only a few lanes open, and the lines weren't that bad. It was the same at the mall a few days ago. Nothing was extraordinarily crowded. I know it is because we have a lot less population density than what I am used to, but I have to say I love it. For an example Lomita, CA (my hometown) has a population density of 11,000 people per square mile. The density of Bainbridge Island is 893 people per square mile. Poulsbo, WA which is my current city of residence (and the location on Walmart) has a population density of roughly 1900 people per square mile.

After my insane consumption of carbs during my stress eating binge, I was pleasantly surprised to see how fast my blood sugar levels bounced back. My last three readings have been amazing, and I am dietarily doing well. Today I had a grilled breakfast sandwich from Jack in the Box (35ish) for breakfast, the toppings off of a couple slices of pizza for lunch an apple for a snack and then salad and a burger sans bun (not from my usual place) for dinner. I am probably going to have a slice of no sugar added banana walnut bread for dessert, although I also have some pfefferneuse hanging around that I could enjoy.
 

I cleaned out my fridge today and discovered that I buy more cheese than I consume. Considering how much cheese I consume, this is remarkable. I need to come up with some cheesy low carb ideas because I have pounds and pounds of cheese to use. I really want to make some mac n cheese with this garlic cheddar I have, but I will super have to watch portion sizes if I do it.

I need to head to bed soon because my start time is "No later than 7 am sharp!" (he acts as if I am ever late. I am usually stupid early)