Changes, Changes...

Many changes in the past month, and many more to follow.

Oh, but first an auntie update: no news is good news. I haven't heard much from my sister, but last word I got was that our aunt is still not doing good, but hasn't gotten worse. I pray she begins to improve and at least get out of ICU.

Other stuff: It's June!!! I decided to skip the cheap gym fee this month and invest in a cheap pair of sneakers. The island is full of joggers, and I became jealous. So I have a new goal: to run the entire 8 mile path that circles the island. I have a love/hate relationship with running (just like the commercial says). But now that I'm eating better, it's great to go for a jog, because I don't tire out so easily. Yesterday I ran 5 miles, and would have kept going, but my knee started acting up. I told myself that I would get serious about running only if I promised to listen to my body. Any moderate pain will be attended to. I typically would ignore that stuff, and it just leads to an injury, putting me off running for awhile, prohibiting me from reaching my goal.

My previous bulk-up goal has been successful enough for me. My arms and legs are bigger and much stronger, and I feel great about that! Had to get rid of several outfits though, but so far I can keep most of my "travels" clothes, the stuff I have accumulated from various countries I've visited in the past. That stuff's harder to part with, but I don't mind putting it in the church clothes drive bin.

I'd rather have reached my fitness goals than have a bunch of skinny girly clothes.

Other changes: Well, my job was fine for awhile, sucky for awhile, bad for awhile, good for a bit. I have 2 jobs: personnel assistant and front desk night supervisor. I have learned that I work well with people better than numbers. I'm good at languages, problem solving, casual conversation (get that from my dad--he could charm ANYONE with conversation), and training people. But the aspects of my job that entails working with huge spreadsheets and numbers all day by myself in the basement office: sucks.

And I suck at it.

So instead of quitting (which crossed my mind more than once during this last payroll hell) I decided to have one of those "tricky" conversations with my boss. She responded well, and we are working out a new position for me, which involves more work on the front desk, with guests and the other employees. Nice. Yay! Fingers crossed that it goes fine, which I 'm sure it will. It will certainly make for a less stressful work day.

Last piece of change: I get TWO days off this week! Insane! But the hotel is too quiet this week. The weather is cold (60's) and rainy, and nearly empty, so the staff get two days off! That's rare for here. What in the world will I do with myself? :-)