Je suis fatigue!
I haven't been posting. I haven't really felt like I had anything to say. A touch of exhaustion as I approach the end of the year has left me feeling a bit limp; not bad, mind you, but limp. My motivation factor is nearly a zero. End of year work projects have been keeping me running, and preparation for the holidays as well. Plus, after an eventful 2010, I simply have not had anything going on worth reporting.
I am, however, off for ten days starting on Friday. This is what is keeping me rolling. I haven't had a full week off since July, and I think that is wearing on me a bit. I will be sluglike for the most part, but have committed to keeping my regular gym schedule even though I will be up in the country. I will be getting day passes at the local redneck gym, which will either be highly stimulating or deeply troubling. I am still going faithfully here in the city, though yesterday was highly unsuccessful if I do say so. Limpness, once again. I really struggled.
End of the year blahs - what are you going to do?
One of my friends has kept my spirits up by sending me pics of sexy redheads. I need more people like this in my life.
I have a lot of fear right now in my life. My stress level is high over finances, as I haven't had a raise or decent bonus in three years, the hubby hasn't had a bonus in three years (which is normally 1/4 of his compensation), and he just got hit with a 12% pay cut. We are tapping into reserves to keep our heads above water, but it gets exhausting. Yes, we are better off than those who have lost their jobs - I know this well by watching family and friends who are unemployed. It still doesn't make this any easier. I have some reason to be concerned with my own health. And I think I am still in bounceback mode over family issues (after spending hours on the phone yesterday trying to sort out financial matters for my mother, I'm wiped out).
I need a break. And this vacation is coming at just the right time.
So, after being a Debbie Downer here, let me ask you:
What are YOU thankful for at the end of 2010?
I am, however, off for ten days starting on Friday. This is what is keeping me rolling. I haven't had a full week off since July, and I think that is wearing on me a bit. I will be sluglike for the most part, but have committed to keeping my regular gym schedule even though I will be up in the country. I will be getting day passes at the local redneck gym, which will either be highly stimulating or deeply troubling. I am still going faithfully here in the city, though yesterday was highly unsuccessful if I do say so. Limpness, once again. I really struggled.
End of the year blahs - what are you going to do?
One of my friends has kept my spirits up by sending me pics of sexy redheads. I need more people like this in my life.
I have a lot of fear right now in my life. My stress level is high over finances, as I haven't had a raise or decent bonus in three years, the hubby hasn't had a bonus in three years (which is normally 1/4 of his compensation), and he just got hit with a 12% pay cut. We are tapping into reserves to keep our heads above water, but it gets exhausting. Yes, we are better off than those who have lost their jobs - I know this well by watching family and friends who are unemployed. It still doesn't make this any easier. I have some reason to be concerned with my own health. And I think I am still in bounceback mode over family issues (after spending hours on the phone yesterday trying to sort out financial matters for my mother, I'm wiped out).
I need a break. And this vacation is coming at just the right time.
So, after being a Debbie Downer here, let me ask you:
What are YOU thankful for at the end of 2010?