Day One

Hey Everyone!

Today was the first day of my ISP and lets just say it wasn't the easiest transition I've ever had to make. The toughest part of my day was the temptations I faced especially regarding my food choices. 

I woke up at six and ate a piece of spelt bread with local jam for breakfast. I then walked down the twenty-nine flights of stairs in-between my apartment and the lobby. I then walked to school. I walked into school just in time for council. This was the easy part of my day. 

I had photography, class meeting, and chorus this morning before I started a block of free periods. This group of frees was the hardest part of my day. I ate my packed lunch of an apple, yogurt, granola, and apple sauce but I was still hungry. I had four hours to kill before basketball practice and no homework to do so I sat in the senior lounge. 

My hunger pains worsened and I tried to ease them by drinking two nalgenes of water... needless to say this didn't help. To pass the time I went to Jackson Hole with some friends but was unable to order anything since none of it was local. I ordered a glass of water with no ice, and my friends added in an order of air. I was tempted by their orders of french fries and mozzerella sticks but didn't give into the temptation. 

I went back to school and did some homework trying to get my mind off of my hunger.

I went to basketball practice where we ended up watching a movie and ordering in pizza, to bond as a team. Needless to say I wanted more than anything to eat a slice of that warm cheesy Sal's pizza and drink a Diet Coke... but I didn't give in.

I walked home with the company of one of my friends, which was a pleasant experience minus the freezing cold. 

I came home starving and tired but proud of my accomplishments today. My father had spent the morning at the Union Square farmer's market purchasing local food for me: hydroponic tomatoes and Bok Choy from Long Island (30 miles from New York), and some mesculin salad greens. These items made up my dinner tonight.

Now here I am finishing up some homework due tomorrow, reading Michael Pollan's new book "In Defense of Food", which I highly recommend, and resting from the busy day.

More tomorrow.

xoxo Green Teen