Two years ago, I partially read this book called The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp.  The nugget of knowledge I took from that read was to have a constant habit that you partake in to get your day started or the creative juices flowing.

My habit is breakfast.  Sometimes, it is what I look forward to right before I fall asleep.  I have always had a bowl of something while I sit and watch the Spanish morning news.  I don't speak Spanish and this is the only time the TV is on, but it is there to keep me company.  I really would like to take the TV portion out but for now this is just the routine I have set for myself to get ready for my day.

Currently my bowl consists of Natures Path Hemp Cereal, an organic banana, wild blueberries, wild chia seeds, and organic pumpkin seeds (which I ran out of for this picture).

I take this time in the morning to set myself right and get my thoughts together in the day.  Although another addition to this habit are my 7AM master mind calls with Nhan, Victoria, and Jonathan.  Their enthusiasm, support, and work ethics are an inspiration to me.

On my five week sabatical from my American life, I will continue to have my bowl of something.  I would prefer it to be food that I cannot get here in the U.S.  My inspiration will come from the foreign countries and cultures I will be exposed to.  I'll miss you mastermind call, bowl of cereal, and noticias en espanol, but not too much.