kingkeld's Journal, 25 January 2013

Good morning!

Happy Friday!

Ahhh... I feel MUCH better today.

1. My friend's passing is a bit better processed. I'm mentally a little more okay with the whole thing.
2. A GREAT night's sleep!
3. I ate just like I'm supposed to yesterday, and that just makes me both happy and physically feel better.

I went to work early - at 6 AM. This way I can leave 2½ hours early - the last 30 minutes essentially being my lunch break.

I skipped gym, but is 100% determined to go straight from work. I've got my clothes packed, and will change before I leave from here. That way I can run to the gym (and warm up that way) and just go do the machines and be done quick. I then hope that Wife can meet me and we'll go have an omelette and a salad.

Sounds like a nice day, huh? It is!

I talked to my bosses yesterday. They want to change my case load a little bit, and have me work on the "faster" cases, those that don't have heavy, complicated case working. I am not educated in that field, but have a lot of other skills that fits the job. This makes me have to work a little harder (and stress a lot more!) with the heavy cases. My strength is in talking with people and aiding the easier cases along swiftly. I am (I believe) one of the really strong ones in this field at my job, and that's where they'd like me to focus.

I can't say I mind. I love the swiftness of the cases. I love meeting new people and help them along. I love "starting over" on a new case over and over. So this is just what I needed. I predict a much more fun work place for me in the near future! Yay! :)

We have no plans (yet) for the weekend. Depending on the weather and finances, we might go to Copenhagen tomorrow. I need a new pedometer - my old one broke.

I'm considering the Fitbit One. It's pricey, but I have read so many positive things about it from all my dear buddies (and the rest of this community), so I am depating if I should just dish out the dough and get a proper one.

I find it interesting that it helps tracking sleep as well... I think I'd like to learn more about my sleep patterns, as this is often an issue for me.

Does anyone have any recommendations when it comes to alternatives to the Fitbit one? Is there something I should be aware of? Please let me know if you think of something.

Today I have a few (fun) cases at work. I have a LONG running case up today. It's a super nice guy with great news. I am actually looking forward to this one.

Another one I will go help get an education. For free. Now, does work get much better than that?

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I ate just as I'm supposed to yesterday. I had a tiny piece of Wife's Thursday cake, but remained in total control of it. I had sugar free jell-o (last pack! boo!) for my evening dessert. Healthy meals all day, and I ended up having spent 1180 calories of my 1400 allowance.

Tomorrow, if we stay home, I will stick to my 1400 again. If we end up going out to Copenhagen (or somewhere else) I might go over slightly. That's okay - I won't go all crazy.

I still haven't weighed in. To be honest, I'm a little uncomfortable doing it. That number dictates so many things in our heads. I will get there soon though. lol. After the "mourning snack" binge, I just don't want to see a 93 kg weigh in or something. So I am giving it all a few days to settle, a few days to drop some weight again, and a few days to mentally prepare.

I will - WILL - do good, weigh-in or not. Today, I really feel that I am on track again, especially after doing so good yesterday.

Today, I'm thankful for:
- Sleep!
- Going to the gym after work!
- Going to the gym in new (and much improved) workout clothes!
- Going to work early, leaving early.
- Better and easier job in the future!
- Morning Coffee!
- Friday!

Happy Friday - and have a great weekend! Life is good!