Legit Professional Woman

Ran with my Cross Country kids for the first time in months tonight. Ran is a bit of a stretch. See this? That’s my heart rate. That spike? That’s when my heart rate hit 193… That was during the warm up… We all agreed I would just sweep the actual run. I’m certain it serves … Continue reading Legit Professional Woman

Summer League For My Life

I just finished up my first full week of work since May. And it was jam-packed with nonstop new employee meetings and a flood of new information. One of the days was back to back meetings with different executive team leaders. And they kept asking what department I work in. Within the company. And I … Continue reading Summer League For My Life

Skipping the Panic Attack Stage

I have spent much of my weekend watching training. To help me feel a little more...competent. Going into my first actual full work week in almost two months. So, I've got this access at work now. To send emails. On behalf of the COO. ... Y'all just...sit with that for a moment. I. Me. I … Continue reading Skipping the Panic Attack Stage

Storm of Vulnerability

Actually. Shitstorm of vulnerability. Is more accurate. But seems inappropriate for a title. It’s ok to cuss in an actual post. Just not the title. So, shitstorm of vulnerability. Those are the best words I have to describe what is happening inside of my brain right now. My son asked me how the new job … Continue reading Storm of Vulnerability

Walter’s Replacement

So to continue on my theme of incompetence this week… My dad found me a very nice, used riding mower yesterday. And brought it to me. As we were coordinating a spot for him in my front outbuilding. My parents saw Walter. And immediately began ridiculing him. And me. “So, you’ve been mowing an acre … Continue reading Walter’s Replacement

Real ID Take Two

Remember when I went to get my Real ID? And they told me my birth certificate wasn't proof of my actual birth? Or existence? Thank you so much. I’ll miss you guys! “…ok…you…have a nice day…” Look. I’ve spent a lot of time with the DMV folks lately. And my socials are a little more … Continue reading Real ID Take Two

Glimmers of Hope

Thank you so much. I’ll miss you guys! “…ok…you…have a nice day…” Look. I’ve spent a lot of time with the DMV folks lately. And my socials are a little more awkward than usual. Because New Job. But the two hours I spent with them yesterday morning. Felt special. It started with rejection. Again. Because … Continue reading Glimmers of Hope

Desert of Discomfort

Did you get kicked out of the PlayFITStayFIT group, too? I need to know how pissy and resentful to be. “Huh. I did. Weird.” Seriously. We have this PlayFITStayFIT Facebook group. For current members. Where we can see who is going to which class. In hopes of avoiding one on one time with J-Vicious. No … Continue reading Desert of Discomfort

Hanging Rock Re-Make

“How many miles are you feeling like this morning?” Oh, I don’t know. Maybe 7 or 8? I started with a 2 liter pack of water frozen solid. It was melted by mile two. Because those first two miles. Were straight up the side of a mountain. 800 stairs. Or maybe 5,000. My legs will … Continue reading Hanging Rock Re-Make

Accommodation Workout

Sooo…there’s a “ring of fire…” just hovering over southwest Virginia? And…we’re not…we don’t want to talk about end times yet…? I mean, it is summer, in Virginia, so I guess that makes sense... And I thought I’d escaped public education. The world of 504’s and IEPs. I was wrong. Because my plan was 5pm Full … Continue reading Accommodation Workout