I don't know the last time I have ever been able to say this about an entire week that I have been in the office, but it was a good, productive week. I actually feel like I tackled a lot on my to do list everyday and accomplished a majority of it. I'm still not sleeping through the night which is frustrating me, but I am sleeping enough. I have tried taking melatonin, which doesn't keep me asleep. I might take benadryl tonight to see if that helps me at all. I just want my brain to shut off from thinking about my former boss and the mountain of problems he left me. I know some of it, I am still processing my own feelings. I have had a lot of good conversations with the VP of my company this week. He and I have been working very hard together to figure out what the former PM was doing. So, that has been extremely helpful and eye opening for me. And I knew the former PM did this, it took me 7 years to figure it out after a colleague at our former company reached out to me about something, this guy had a way of getting into my head and manipulating me against people. He particularly did this with people we worked with but I didn't work closely with. Unfortunately, the VP of the company was one of those people that I am referring to. And the VP recognized this and he knows this happened because I told him that right before he fired the PM. So, it has been a relief to get out from under this man. I'm feeling my energy come back. I don't dread going into the office as much. It's amazing what the shift has been in just a week. I am also going to share that while we haven't formally discussed my role in the department yet. We have discussed that I (and my colleague) are getting raises. The former PM's bonus is going to be split between the 2 of us. And my job title has at least changed to Project Manager/Geologist.

Hanukkah starts tomorrow, Christmas is 12 days away, and I know in the next two weeks, I have three work potlucks to bring things for. Things are getting busy, it’s less easy to plan, there’s more room for enjoying amazing social company and treats and there’s also more room for temptation and self-sabotage. Your goals, your attitude, your plan and your support circle can be your compass through all of this, don’t forget to tap into this group as you need us to celebrate your wins and to work through your struggles —- that’s why we’re here!! So how are you feeling heading into the last 18 days of this year?

That was funnn!!!!! 🥵🤩🥰

I challenged myself to deadlift 50lbs for 45 reps 💪🏻

Holy time under tension. That makes such a difference in weight choices. And here’s Ace from my normal point of view. He likes to be right up in my face whenever he can.