Better to Laugh

The day started with itching and swelling in my throat, but by evening my symptoms have started to subside. I still have some itching, but the throat feels better. I ate only the foods recommended low in salicylates most of the day, which left me quite hungry. I wasn’t supposed to have cereal, but I did have half a serving of Cherrios for breakfast with some toast; store-bought bread is also not recommended. I had plain oatmeal for snack and ground beef for lunch. I don’t have the hang of the diet, yet, so I don’t always know what to grab.

After school I was really hungry. I saw a Reese’s peanut butter cup in that teacher’s snack jar, and I even picked it up. Then I said to myself, “What are you doing? You are not eating candy!” I threw it back into the jar. I really wanted that comfort food, but I am glad I caught myself before I gave in to temptation. Besides, peanut butter is not on the list of approved foods. Sigh. I really don’t like being so careful and having to think so much about what I am eating.