It's still dark out.

When I wake up it's still dark out. VERY dark out. Is this a sign that I'm getting old? Nope. Not in my opinion. It is a sign that I have a good job. (Or the fact that the Earth is further away from the sun.)  In my opinion a good job is many things but most importantly it should be a place you enjoy going to and something you enjoy doing. It's important to have a job you like. It was a long journey to get where I am now and by gosh I'm going to enjoy it.

I have definitely been enjoying it. Until Tuesday, when my head cold got the best of me. It is only my second full week of work. This is reason enough for me to stick it out and avoid calling in sick. So I went in Tuesday morning with good spirits, even though I felt (and looked like) Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer. I knew I'd have lots of work to keep me busy. I thought I was managing well until I started getting cold, then hot, then cold again. I couldn't get warm. Not to mention the constant sneezing, blowing my nose and washing my hands afterward. I might have spent more time in the break room doing that than sitting at my desk.

So at 3:00pm I called it a day. My body needed rest. I could feel it. I knew I needed to get better but pushing myself wasn't going to help. Luckily, my boss was very understanding and I went home to rest. My co-workers were also very understanding and could see I needed rest. They sent me home with get well wishes too.

It means a lot to me that at my new place of employment I have understanding and caring people. It makes a world of difference when you just don't feel well. Not that I haven't had that at other places but right from the very start my new co-workers trust that I know what I need to do. It is rather stressful to be sick, at least for me. Something is wrong and I want to make it right and until it is I am rather discontent. But added stress only makes it worse. So the fact that my boss was understanding and co-workers were supportive was helpful and much appreciated.

I'm not quite 100% rid of this cold but I'm 100% sure I like the  people I call my co-workers.

Bittersweet good byes

I have no better word to describe today than bittersweet. I can't really say I like the word but rather that there is such a word to perfectly describe a feeling, event or situation like today.

I had to say goodbye to my co-workers or, better yet, friends I've worked with for the last 9 months. They've really been great to me. I have a special place in my heart for one person in particular. We laughed, talked, listened and confided in each other with everything. She really understood me. I'll miss her laughter, advice and sweet personality the most.

It's just bittersweet. They understand I'm moving on and that it is just something I have to do. And I'm thankful they understand. But, its not easy saying good bye. Luckily, I know where to find them and can always go visit.

So, next week is the official start of 8:30-5:00, 5 days a week. I'm looking forward to a schedule as I know it will be good for all of us, as well as weekends off. I've always considered myself a morning person, thankfully; the alarm sounding at 6:45 would be much harder to wake up to if I weren't.

I'm looking forward to learning a lot, which is also a good thing because I know I have A LOT to learn. Meeting an entirely different group of people will be interesting as well. I'll have to somehow figure out how to juggle the house work and every day chores, as well as writing my blog and setting aside time for family and me time. This could get challenging!

I'm up to the challenge. I have confidence in myself and my family for the journey ahead. We are endouring many changes but we know its for the best and will bring us that much closer to our goals.

Keep loving.