So, I'll jump right in. I had an uncharacteristically great week at work. Well, Tuesday through Thursday were great, but I have reason to believe that the change will be relatively permanent. The past two months have been brutal, you guys. It was one stressful, exhausting, defeating week after another. Many, many times I considered quitting. But I didn't quit. I stuck it out for a whole host of reasons, some of which were valid and commendable, some of which weren't. I'm a big believer in changing your situation if you're unhappy rather than sticking it out, yet I was unable to pull the trigger and actually leave this job because it was, oddly, easier and more comfortable to stay put than to leap. The job was intense, but I was good at it, I understood it, and it was familiar. Starting from square one in the job world intimidated me. But that's not to say that I was content to stick around and suffer in silence. If there's one thing I can't do, it's keep my unhappiness to myself. So, I had a frank discussion with some higher-ups, and things changed. I was given a title I can work with, some new responsibilities, and perhaps most importantly, a different schedule, which will have me starting my day at a more respectable hour (driving to work in total darkness is no fun). I also grew to love the people I work with. They keep me smiling, even when I'm grouchy. Something had to give, and knock on wood, it finally did.
To celebrate my career success, I stopped by GT Cupcakes after work on Thursday and grabbed two treats: caramel apple and chocolate banana. We went to dinner at the sushi place across the street and enjoyed the cupcakes when we got back home.
For the record, I eat my cupcakes by separating half the cake portion so there's an equal ratio of frosting to cake. Try it, but it's my idea, so don't steal it and make money off it, mmkay? Copyright Elizabeth Horst 2013, or whatever.
Today was totally perfect. Due to my husband's new job at the gym, I was able to attend two group fitness classes this morning - spin and "shred". The spin class was out of this world amazing. The playlist was awesome, the instructor was hilarious and the energy was sky high. There's been a void in my life that group ex classes used to fill. When I was going to school in New York, I went to one almost every day. I belong to a gym here, but the classes didn't fit with my old schedule. I'm hoping with my new schedule I'll be able to get more group ex in my life.
We stopped at Sweetgreen for a post-workout lunch. The chocolate milk is from Whole Foods (supposedly the perfect recovery drink - it has calcium and magnesium, essential electrolytes, and the ideal ratio of carbs to protein).
Another thing I used to do religiously in New York that I haven't done here yet? Plan out my week:
For the past two months my plan for each week has been to survive, but I want to use my new energy to get a better workout schedule and meal plan going each week. Some meals I'm planning: butternut squash bowls, green beans with truffle oil, mashed sweet potatoes and vegan gravy. Clearly I'm getting excited for Thanksgiving.
I'll see you guys soon with another post!
xo
Question of the day: In tough situations, are you a stick-it-out-er or a make-a-change-er?
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