A month of improving

There wasn't much personal stuff while I did my 30 day blog challenge, so I thought I would tell you what's been happening here in my world.

WORK
I had been out of work for what seemed like forever after leaving my trolley pushing job and moving to the other side of town. I finally was able to sign up with an agency for temp work and got my first assignment just over a week ago. It was a 3 week assignment, but the general vibe is that I'll stay on permanently, which is an awesome feeling. The company I'm working for tends to hire temps and then make them permanent if things work out - and all signs point to this happening for me. One of the girls from cali works there (I didn't even know until I walked in that first day) and she's been in the boss's ear about keeping me on. I seem to be keeping up with KPIs and accuracy hasn't been a concern. So woo!

HUSBAND
He has been unhappy in his job for a while now - he's worked in the same place for 11 years, they're just not treating him well and he's had a gutful. He was waiting until I sorted myself out before telling me that he's miserable (what a gem!) and now is on the hunt for something closer to home. I'm hoping that will sort itself out sooner rather than later as he has an interview on Wednesday for a new job.

FITNESS
I'm pretty happy with my fitness at the moment - I just need to be a little more consistent with it. My running has come a long way in the month - I'm up to 8 minute intervals with short rests and will soon be running the 5km loop locally without stopping. Some days are easier than others, but I'm enjoying it. Strength training needs to become a bit more a priority because at the moment it's non-existant!

FOOD
Food is and always will be a struggle. Balance is difficult with my raging sugar addiction, but I'm slowly getting the mindless eating under control and stopping when I become robotic about it. I'm looking to start a new food program in the New Year, which I'll be sure to update you on.

CALI
Cali is finished for the year, but I don't get much of a break as the solo season starts soon (practices begin just after Christmas) and we're also running a Summer School for a few days in January to hopefully spark some interest or reignite the flame for others. Then normal classes resume in the first week of Feb so I really won't have too much of a break. Just the way I like it! I have retired from competing though... which is sad, but something I need to do in order to refresh myself and continue to love the sport for what it is. It's my time to impart my knowledge and love on others, instead of grinding myself to the bone week after week. My muscles aren't built for that anymore and my bones started to complain this year too. This next chapter will be exciting and a big change for me.

INSPIRATION
A dear friend has had gastric bypass today - both she and I have struggled greatly with weight over the years, but her struggle has come to breaking point. She is my inspiration to keep at it, and I know we inspire each other when we have the right attitude towards everything.

That's all, I think!

Until next time...