I don’t usually write on weekends, but I am too excited to wait until Monday. Yesterday at work, I had a very good meeting. We have a lot of changes happening here, and since we are a small office, I have had to take on extra work and responsibility over the past year or so. To show their appreciation for me pitching in without complaining (at least out loud), and for doing so well, I was awarded quite a nice raise.
I would like to treat myself to a little something, but I’m not sure what. New shoes? New purse? Something I would usually tell myself, “Oh, I don’t really need that.” Something that my practical side normally would say “no” about. Perfume? I need to think about it. Any suggestions?
I also went running the other night, or more like it, shuffling very slowly and painfully on the treadmill, while I huff and puff and turn various shades of red. But each step is one tiny nudge closer to getting back into shape, and it would be much easier to not do it at all, so I am proud of myself for pushing myself.
We have a busy day planned today, but the most important thing was first: watching my younger stepson’s football practice! I love football and can’t wait for the season to kick off. In fact, just the phrase “kick off” gets me all excited and ready to start cheering and yelling. I am happy my husband and I got to hang out at the game, see the kids, and got the day off to a nice start before setting off for a hectic day.
We have a date night tonight, and I am looking forward to that. We are celebrating my work accomplishments and just spending some time together.
And, last but certainly not least, I weighed in this morning to another loss! I know no one can tell yet that I am losing weight again, but it makes me happy to have these little successes.
All in all, I am just in a really good mood today, and excited about the changes taking place all around me. School starts next week, which still makes me nervous and excited. I hope the kids have a good year.
Sweat & Sparkle 