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Current weight: 228.5
Today was a frustrating day. Issues w/the bank and post office, but the worst news is that our state and district are still in severe financial trouble so there’s a real chance I could lose my job next year. When I switched from a classroom teacher to a counselor I lost all of my seniority, which makes no sense b/c we’re on a teacher contract. It was a gamble and I knew it, but it was not known at the time how bad things were at the state level. Our governor announced a statewide 10% budget cut about a month ago, and about half of the cuts will come from the Department of Education. Things are already cut to the bone and they aren’t going to improve for probably a couple of years.
For now I’m going to have my pity party today and then move on tomorrow. I can’t control it so what I need to do now is make myself indespensible to our school and the district. I do believe that I’ll land somewhere, it just may not be exactly what I want to do. But at this point of my life I realize that even though I love what I’m doing now, I can muddle through to pay the bills if I need to. I guess that’s part of being a grown-up.
I am proud, though, that I ate healthy and worked out after school. I was out of my office in the afternoon and didn’t get back to workout right away so I considered skipping it b/c I had to leave early to go to the post office. But instead I changed, got in a 30 minute workout at higher intensity and stuck to it. I can do this.
Progress toward workout goal: 140
Best of luck to you. Way to keep going even with less than positive news. Great job staying positive. I am sure you are very important to your school
I hope they are smart enough to recognize that.
I am sorry about the job thing. I hope it works out. Good job on staying on track.
How is your little one feeling after having H1N1?
Wow, you have a great attitude, so everything I would have said to perk you up (you’ll find something, don’t worry - you have lots of ways to show how much value you add, etc) are already in your head.
So I’ll offer a hug on the job stress, because it does suck.
And a congratulatory hug on the workout success!
You have such a great attitude. It’s easy to get caught up in the negative thinking, but you’re going about it the right way - make yourself an absolute asset!
Great job on squeezing in the workout, too!
I’m really sorry about the budget cuts, but everyone else is right, your attitude about it is amazing and you will work it out in the end!
Major kudos on the workout!
I hope that everything works out for you.
fingers crossed for the job situation.
I know exactly what you mean about the budget. Just when we’re getting by on a shoestring, they announce more cuts. It’s unreal!
Keep thinking positive. It’s all going to be okay. Big Hugs!