I’ve unofficially officially left my job! If you’re confused as to what that means, it means that I’ve turned in my badge and I’m not planning on returning but they’re keeping me in the system for up to 90 days in case I change my mind. They’re going to miss me so that makes me feel good. For a little over a year, I’ve been working as a “floater” in a large office building moving between departments as they needed help. I’ve done so many jobs ranging from web to administrative assistant, editor, office grunt work, inventory, and handling international visa applications. There have been a handful of fun moments, but I’m really ready to move on now that I’m not the main support for our little family.
I did have a moment of sadness yesterday when I turned in my badge because while it wasn’t at all what I wanted to be doing, my dad works there in a different department and it was really nice being able to eat lunch with him regularly.
So moving forward I can call myself a business owner! I suppose I need paperwork and state support to make it official, but from here on out I’m going to be working on starting up my photography business and putting my BFA to work. I have to be able to say I’m actually going to use my degree! I have a lot of anxiety about fully putting myself out there because I know I’m going to be judged by a lot of people and that stresses me out a little but I’m working on positive self-talk and believing in my abilities and talents so, here goes nothing… wish me luck and send up some prayers for me.
Brady officially started work this week so he could use some love since he’s feeling a little stressed as he’s transitioning into being a fully independent clinician and mastering a new schedule and environment.
The last couple of weeks I’ve been really struggling with instability and pain through my back and hips and it’s been hard to be active consistently because there have been a few days on and off where even attempting simple yoga has been difficult or impossible. I’ve managed to keep pretty consistent though and I’ve done over 2 hours this past week.
On Sunday Brady and I went for a ride around BWI airport. We’ve done the loop clockwise every single time since our first ride back in April. I had some bearable sciatic pain but I’m continuously struggling with numbness in my wrists and pinkies while riding even after adjusting seat and handlebar heights. I’m not sure what to do about it but it’s getting frustrating. It was a nice day though and I really enjoy this ride every time we do it. Not too hilly and pretty scenic.
I didn’t realize my race number from the triathlon was still on my helmet to I added it to my bike because I’ve apparently started a race sticker collection.
I spent some time yesterday at my dad’s house yesterday playing the piano. It’s the only piece of furniture left in the house and so the echo sounds pretty amazing. It’s hard being at the house because just over a month it will no longer belong to our family and I’m struggling with knowing we’re losing our family home and the last place that mom ever lived.
After having lunch at the mall with Lisa, I went for a walk around Lake Elkhorn and enjoyed the cooler temps. It was so nice to be outside in the middle of the day instead of dying in an office building 🙂
The heat is finally subsiding and I’ll enjoy the next month before the season changes and it starts to get too cold for my liking. I was hoping to do a 5k on Sunday but I’m not going to bother because I know I’d hurt myself more than help. I’m still planning on at least one camping trip and a bike trip so I have to keep training my pain so I can handle it. Not too much going on this weekend beyond a family get-together so I’m looking forward to relaxing with the hunny.
What are you doing this weekend? Any races?
What do you do for work? Do you run a business or side business? Any advice?
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