Well, this year has started out not too badly. I am so determined to make 2010 a better year than 2009 was. Even if it doesn't bring me a baby, I'm so tired of living in the land of negativity. I found this sort of resolution idea called "101 in 1001 Days". The idea is to come up with 101 things that you want to do or work on and you have a deadline of 1001 days. Well, I couldn't come up with 101 things but got about 50, so I'll just leave it at that and work at it. I didn't want to put things down just for the sake of having exactly 101 things - I wanted those items to mean something to me. I'll post my list in another post.
I got the call yesterday and am now officially a volunteer with Child and Family Services. I am beyond excited!! The Social Worker that I'll be meeting with is away for a week so once she's back we'll be able to meet and they'll match me with a child to mentor. Should be interesting!
I've also managed to try Yoga...and I LOVED it. It was one of my goals for the year so I thought I would try it, but didn't expect to like it. It was a lunchtime class at the gym here at work and though the instructor wasn't a professional, she was excellent. I went to another class yesterday with a different instructor and it wasn't as good. Part of my issues with having Fibromyalgia is my muscles being so tight all the time, so this was an excellent way to get me loosened up. Not to mention making me feel a bit less stressed.
So all in all, this week has been pretty good. Now, if I could just figure out the job thing I'd be really happy! I have another Career counselling appointment tonight so I'll tell you guys how it went tomorrow.
You have Yoga classes and a gym at work?? That's freakin awesome. I'm so jealous.
ReplyDeleteI also want to make 2010 better, even if it means no baby.
Yea for being a volunteer and liking yoga. I thought about doing that 101 list thing, but I had the worst time coming up with stuff so I didn't do it.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of 101 things in 1001 days. That sounds cool.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I've told you already, but my mom and I have fibro too. It doesn't tend to affect me too much. I'm glad the yoga worked well for you. I hope it continues to!
Cool that the Yoga went well. I tried it once and it seemed to be unbelievably painful. Maybe I should try again with another instructor.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! I'm SO happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Can't wait to hear what the volunteering is like and how it goes.
ReplyDeleteAnd yay for yoga! I just had my 2nd class the day before yesterday (wed) and I still love it. I found a studio up the street from my work so I'm considering doing it twice a week now on a regular basis.
Good for you completing one of your goals so early in the year (or 1001 days)! :)
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Hello Justina! Thanks for the comment on my blog, and thanks for leading me to yours. I really enjoy connecting with others like me and reading about their experiences. I too want to make 2010 a better year...2009 was no fun for us! So far so good. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're enjoying yoga! I started taking the occasional yoga class a few months ago and have really enjoyed it so far! And good idea on the 101 things -- I may do the same! :) ICLW
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