It has been so long since I have posted and it is time for an update. My “To Do List” has been overwhelming, but slowly I am clearing off my plate. Eating pieces of the pie.
New Job: Getting better. Last week, the people that I work with (and expect so much so fast) realized that no one is training me. This is a new position, my boss is too busy, so I am on my own. That was a nice realization and will make it easier to say STOP! Please rewind the tape and fill me in!
I still have a very hard time with the sitting for 8 hours a day. It seems so unhealthy and un-natural. My back went out a week after starting work. Could it have been the stress? Lots of pain. I hobbled around for awhile, but it is much better.
Training Work: I leave for a teaching job on Sunday. So in addition to a new job, I have still been working the old one. The old job I adore, that comes so easy to me. It really does hurt to leave this work. I will not burn my bridges and plan to keep my business infrastructure intact and look for chances to do some training. I just need to get some vacation days saved.
Direct Sales Work: Still doing that too, but will take a two month leave to figure out the plan on that. I’m just so tired…
Volunteer Commitments: Getting through those as well. Delegate. That’s a good word.
Now to the fun stuff:
Kids: They are handling the changes really well. School grades are up or stable. In my mind that is a key indicator of how things are going for them. S. finished basketball and made the JV team for volley ball. We had a really fun Halloween with 10 teens going out for their last Trick or Treat and one 9 year old. I sent them all out with The Kid’s Dad (he, he). The moms stayed home, talked and drank hot cider.
Sewing: Does making a “no sew” fleece throw count? I have been working on that for days. Cutting a little here, tying a little there. I also have some pillow cases in progress. On the list are more PJ’s for K. and I would love to make some blouses for me.
Once I eat some more of the pie and make room on the plate, I feel like I can get back to the sewing machine. Now that the weather is getting colder the grass will stop growing there will be more time. When I stop working three jobs and there will be more time. Earn some money, get a house keeper (even for one week/month), there will be more time.
But – just when you think you are out of the woods, the holidays start to loom… I can feel them, just behind me. Creeping up, ready to pounce. I try to keep it simple, but I adore January when it is all over.
