Day 334: Funeral

Sure funerals are hard for everyone, especially those in the forefront of the loss. But it must be acknowledged that it is difficult in an entirely different way for those who have special dietary needs. For instance, the funeral was called for 11:00AM. I thought, OK, that's an hour, then the burial, that's an hour, 1:00pm we'll be going back to the house. The Jews have a big thing about the post-grieving. (http://www.benjamins.ca/Static/shiva_background.htm) Anyway, like an acorn-starved squirrel, I sat in the back of the limo, feeding myself pistachios.

Breakfast
1 Slice Balthazar Bread
1 Tsp Peanut Butter
1 6 oz Plain Yogurt
2 Tsps Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Kashi Go Lean

Snack
1 Joy Stick
150 Pistachios

Lunch/Dinner
1 Whole Wheat Bagel
Egg Salad
Baked Salmon
Whitefish
6 Blackberries
6 Slices of Corned Beef, Mustard
Cole Slaw

The amazing thing is that after you are starved beyond comprehension, you have to eat a ton. If you do that wrong, you'll be sick. I did eat a lot but not too much. However, that 4:00pm was the last meal of the day; despite the presence of chocolate, desserts, fruit plates, and cheesecake. I even avoided having any alcohol, even though it was very tempting.