Woke up around 8AM. By myself in my apartment. I’m Sleepy but content. I need to brush my teeth stat! (first thing I want to do in the morning). I don’t usually chew gum right away in the morning but probably would if I wasn’t able to brush my teeth. Not looking forward to no gum today. I usually chew gum after I eat and just whenever throughout the day.
8:30 ish… eat some toast and a banana for breakfast. By myself at home. Feeling Ok, still waiting to wake up fully. Want to get started on my work at home. Just eat breakfast I guess. Not really wanting gum right now
10AM go for a cigarette outside, probably not going to hang out with anyone today, need to get a bunch of chores and work done today.
Feeling ok just want a cigarette. I really want a piece of gum after I smoke, decide to have brush my teeth instead. I like to chew gum for 2 reasons. One to freshen my breath and 2nd just because I like to chew on things.
12 start on work and I’m frustrated with work. I find that I am gnawing on my pen. I’m afraid I’m going to break through to the ink soon so I grab a different pen. All out of pen caps unfortunately. I guess gum calms me down a bit or just gives me something to chew on. I like to chew for some reason.
3Pm. Give up on work. Go have another cigarette and brush my teeth again after. I notice I’m snacking more on chips and drinking more soda. Gave up soda for lent and haven’t really had any since but bought two bottles of pepsi at the store. I think I’m smoking more as well. Have had about 3 cigarette breaks while working and generally only have about 6 a day. Not happy about smoking more.
4-6. took a nap for some reason. Woke up and tried to decide what to eat for dinner. Made some chicken and rice with veggies. Brushed my teeth after. Drank a lot of water. Started chewing on my pen again. Thought about buying some hard candy or Starburst to chew on instead but played some video games instead.
9. getting ready for bed. Getting up early tomorrow to go to brunch with my friends and go shopping. Excited to hang out with my friends and to be able to chew gum tomorrow. J
Great blog - a few follow-ups:
ReplyDelete1. You talk about chewing gum "just whenever". What does gum do for you during those times, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. What do these times have in common - are they social time, stressful time, mundane times, etc.?
2. You talk about liking to chew on things. Why do you think this is? What's going on mentally and emotionally when you feel this way?
3. Also interesting that you played video-games instead of buying candy. Why did that seem like a "substitute" for gum?
4. How many of your friends chew gum? Does this have an impact on IF you chew and HOW MUCH? Please explain.
Thanks!