I work out!

Hello world! Oh my gosh! Okay, so… I obviously started my new job as an Assistant Editor for a magazine right? I think I posted that the last time I wrote. I started on January 16th and was supppperr pumped! But I never really thought about how much TIME a real job takes up. I was only serving a little over 20 hours a week and making just barely enough to survive. Now I’m working 40 at the new job, and at least 10 at the serving job and I’m like “AHHHHHH!” I was just trying to figure out if I was even able to work out anymore. Which side note, I’m very in love with and I’m glad I’ve been doing that consistently for six months now! Mini hooray for me! ANYWAY, now that I’m on my third week, I’m trying to get in to the swing of things again. A number one priority with me was that I wanted to keep my life as busy and as active as I have in the past. There is a fear in me that I will get “old” sooner than later (i.e.- to bed by 9PM, boring weekdays, chores on weekends, etc) and to keep my sanity, I must keep doing things I love. So what has this resulted in? Basically cutting down on TV time. Haha. Really that’s it. I am like 13 episodes behind according to Hulu, and really, that’s okay. I think I’ll live.

So yes, the job itself is great. The pay is better than serving (although since I’m still serving, I have a nice flow of “extra cash”) and the work is something I went to school for. I edit, I write, I proofread, I mean it’s almost a dream come true! The hardest part of all of it, which I figured it to be the 6AM wake time, is actually the “down time.” Who knew that there is SOO much downtime in an office? It’s not even me that says this! It’s everybody who has a 40-hour-a-week job in an office. And then everybody wonders why Facebook is so common at work. Don’t worry folks, I haven’t completely caved… I just have it on my phone and look at it from time to time. On my computer I just read… a lot! It’s probably better for me anyway. Haha. But yes, it’s an adjustment, but it’ll be exciting to see my first real story in the magazine! All I’ve done so far is edit some breaking news material to put up on the website, and I’ve written like 10 product descriptions for some segments we have. But to have my NAME in the magazine….. EEEK! You will all be well aware when that day comes.

Besides work, not a whole lot is new. Like I said, I’ve been working out for 6 months now and ::drumroll please:: have lost 20lbs (give or take 3lbs depending on any given day and if it’s morning or night). While some people would be like… that’s it? I prefer to look at it as a healthy way to lose weight. I’m not in it to pull a Biggest Loser and drop 100 lbs in 8 weeks, I just wanted to tone up and shape up! We all know that as we get older (at the high age of 25 I say this) our body’s metabolism isn’t quite what it used to be. Why not start changing your habits now instead of becoming obese and being depressed about it later? That’s the problem with society though, nobody deals with the problem until it’s already broken! ***can you tell I work for a health magazine??

And of course, boyfriend is perfect. It’s always interesting to stroll through a long-term relationship. What I’ve noticed is that we still have a passion for each other (something the two of us have made sure not to lose) and still talk daily, as well as see each other almost every day. We respect each other, care for each other, and I’m pretty sure have become each other’s best friends. On the down side, we bicker. Nothing serious of course. It’s just what happens when you spend so much time with someone. The main thing Justin and I talk about is that as we progress through our relationship, is that we want to make sure to not lose that “dating” aspect. Once people get married, I’ve seen them lose their “spark.” It might be due to the phrase of “now that I’m married, I don’t have to do [blank]”. What a detrimental statement! Think about it (if you’re married or in a LTR) and see what you put in that blank spot. Then, try to change it and see if that sparks something up again! I’d be interested to hear about what happens!

Alright friends, strangers, and family, it’s time for my departure. While my “resolution” took the backseat for a while, I’m ready to start fresh again!

Always,