Hey blog, what's up? Yeah, I know. I've been pretty busy. I've finally owned up to the fact that I have four jobs. And I've been trying to push the workout schedule a little more. And keeping up with friends. It's all my own doing, I know, but I seem to like that particular edge - busy enough to be exciting without dancing too far into stressed-out territory. It's taken a long time, but I'm definitely better at the not stressing so much part. Here's the latest:
Job #1: The mainstay, my "day job." Recently switched to a four day work week and loving it. Now I have a day freed up to focus on
Job #2: The jewelry and graphics biz. My oldest job, now that I think about it. Friday is now studio day, so I can take advantage of my awesome little shop out back (except when I go to the beach). I'd link you to my page but it's horribly out of date. Something I've been working on steadily, but it's been taking a long time because of
Job #3: The newest, whodathunkit venture - Ascension Martial Arts. Yep, the hubbie and I are doing our own thing. It's pretty exciting and fun when I'm not working out frustrations with my own training history. It's all the stuff I love to do - organizing, marketing, brainstorming, teaching, physical activity, and some graphic design, of course. Occasionally I have to miss a class because of
Job #4: Teaching at 3 Beads & A Button. It's a concentrated high energy focus, but I love the oohs and aahs when students are absorbing new and fun info. It's great to see people realize what they can do with a few simple tools and explanations. Mmm...shiny beads.
Lots of working out helps to keep things in check, plus it just feels great. Oh, and I've recently come across a book that has made a big difference for me. If you've seen me lately, I'm sure you've heard about it :-) For anyone remotely interested in getting more out of their food, I heartily recommend it. I had gotten to a point where I was pretty sure that food was supposed to do more for me than it was, and I needed some help. The author, a professional triathlete, is very straight forward in his presentation, and has tasty, easy recipes to follow. I'm actually excited about food for the first time in my life.
Bowling nights and movie nights have kept me in touch with lots of people, thankfully. I chose to cut back on movie nights at Britta's so I could stay focused on 1-4 above, although I did get in some really fun sessions earlier in the summer. Cold Comfort Farm has never been funnier! Bowling night is just once a month and is late enough I can still get a workout in, although last time I had an all-running workout and could only manage one game. Oof!
Still juggling cats, of course. A little yardwork here and there - freed up the bamboo behind the hot tub from 10+ years of detritus. It can now sway in the breeze as it should. The wisteria is loving the studio. I have pictures around here somewhere. So, that's what's happening.
How are you?