Dia de Mercado

     Ahh...just cracked a cold one. Got Neil Young radio playing on Pandora. The sun is setting pink and purple. I got tomorrow off.
     Today was a long one though. I got that euphoric sense of accomplishment brewing in my bones. I woke up this morning at 5:55 just before my alarm went off. I had to load the truck and make oatmeal in a fifteen minutes flat. Then I hoped in the van of the farmer's husband and rode forty five minutes watching the sun rise. We arrived at this beautiful community park with big banyan trees (trees whose roots grow down from their limbs, amazing climing trees). It was in an area called Pinecrest, an upscale area with a real interest in Organic Foods and healthy living. The market there usually goes from 9 to 2, but as a result of the Art Fair that was going on, it was extended till 4. It was a beautiful day to wander aimlessly around art and food which is what the crowds seem to do.
     My job was to go up to customers and say "What can I help you with?" as I was specifically directed to by Margie. The market had a few familiar faces I had met when I was at the raw and organic market in Coconut Grove last Saturday. There was the cutest little girl who I had actually played soccer with at the market giving me the whole scoop about the organic flax bread and coconut curry sandwich and completely raw blueberry, pecan crusted pie. I was shocked at how knowledgable she was about nutrition and food and and could hardly believe this was the same little girl who started crying when the soccer ball hit her.
     Our stand was the biggest with all sorts of greens, tropical fruits, herbs, salads, honeys, and beans. It was a long day, but a great experience. I had never worked a market before and I got to see just how much kindness and friendliness needs to be exerted to give off the vibe that will attract customers, especially loyal ones.
     Diet
I mentioned I had oatmeal for breakfast with peanut butter, walnuts, and almonds. For lunch I got a little out of control, I bought a piece of that raw blueberry pie, an Indian desert, two tacos, black bean and mango salsa, and a coconut, macaroon brownie. For dinner, I think Ill have some hummus wrap type deal with some salad greens.
Hope all is well,
     Tommy