falling
Work has been incredibly stressful lately. Along with my workload increasing due to the departure of someone on our team (and the fact that we're not filling the position until AFTER a major event in October), there's been a lot of politics bullshit that I'm not enjoying. I also start a new-ish position in October (different office but pretty much the same umbrella) that I was plunked into. I am happy about this, given what they've told me about what I'll be doing for my job (more writing, more print materials, and of course web work), but I'm also very skeptical. I also think I'm going to ask for a raise. I'm technically being paid at the same level I was 2 years ago, and my responsibilities have increased ten-fold. I always feel so guilty about doing things like this, but really? I've been working my butt off and if my employer was smart, I'm sure they wouldn't mind throwing a few more G/year my way to keep me a happy employee. As opposed to me, say, finding another job. Which has been crossing my mind as of late.
Dance and going to the gym on a regular basis is keeping me somewhat sane, but not really. I just feel stressed and I'm worried I'll hit my breaking point soon.
I am, however, enjoying fall. I love seeing the leaves change colour and fall to the ground. I pulled out my sweater collection, but I haven't worn any yet since it's been fairly warm here the past week. Knock on wood. I have yet to bake my first apple pie of the season, but I think I'll do so this weekend. I've been eating a lot of yams lately (roasted: cut into 1-inch cubes, coat with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper and toss into the oven for about 45 minutes at 350 F); the sweet, somewhat earthy taste somehow reminds me of fall. I'm also excited for things like Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie.
Yams, to go back to the topic for a second, are exceptionally delicious with... salsa con queso, a.k.a. the neon orange cheese sauce you buy in a jar from the grocery store (my preference is the P.C. brand stuff from Superstore). Who would have thought? How strangely delicious.
Leftover grilled cheese made with my homemade bread also = money. I'll post pictures & my recipe this weekend when I make my bread on Sunday. I certainly am a creature of habit, and Sunday bread-making has been added to my list.
Finally: I bought a pair of wayfarer sunglasses off of eBay.
I eagerly await their arrival and hope that I'll look rad, rather than look like a poser.
Dance and going to the gym on a regular basis is keeping me somewhat sane, but not really. I just feel stressed and I'm worried I'll hit my breaking point soon.
I am, however, enjoying fall. I love seeing the leaves change colour and fall to the ground. I pulled out my sweater collection, but I haven't worn any yet since it's been fairly warm here the past week. Knock on wood. I have yet to bake my first apple pie of the season, but I think I'll do so this weekend. I've been eating a lot of yams lately (roasted: cut into 1-inch cubes, coat with olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper and toss into the oven for about 45 minutes at 350 F); the sweet, somewhat earthy taste somehow reminds me of fall. I'm also excited for things like Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie.
Yams, to go back to the topic for a second, are exceptionally delicious with... salsa con queso, a.k.a. the neon orange cheese sauce you buy in a jar from the grocery store (my preference is the P.C. brand stuff from Superstore). Who would have thought? How strangely delicious.
Leftover grilled cheese made with my homemade bread also = money. I'll post pictures & my recipe this weekend when I make my bread on Sunday. I certainly am a creature of habit, and Sunday bread-making has been added to my list.
Finally: I bought a pair of wayfarer sunglasses off of eBay.
I eagerly await their arrival and hope that I'll look rad, rather than look like a poser.