Check ins:
Grad school-IRB gave their final blessing. Participants have been contacted and
Informed consents are coming in. I have 6 in and I'm waiting on 4 more forms. I'd like another 5-10 participants, we'll see what the rest of the week brings. Scared as I start coding the second student. Worried about what I will or won't find. Just want to be done.
Bellyfit- I'm teaching twice a week. To no one on Monday nights and to one to three people on Tuesdays- some of them related. Some relatives are bringing in unsavory friends- not my cup of tea, but trying to breathe and be graceful and gracious... And not look like I'm screaming on the inside. I'm not loving it anymore. Need either a new attitude, venue, or activity.
The food struggle- on going. Got way worse last weekend. Out of town and a lot of things going on that I really wasn't allowed much of a say in that affected me. Have I mentioned how patience is a virtue I am without? Well, I am and it is definitely hindering the whole "let's not eat horrible foods just because we feel ____". Work in progress. Starting a no processed, no sugar, no gluten detox today. Tummy feels like it's moving already.
Weight- up still. In an acceptable 100s digit, but the 10s creeped. Working with better coping mechanisms, exercise and relaxation. The last comes in because I recently had an ongoing medical issue that was made at least 50% worse by stress. So there's that...
The finances- applied for 2, that's right, dos summer jobs. Hoping to hear about them shortly.
Creative projects- have been at a stand still for a couple of months now. Picking up the pen again. Have a shopping list for the local office supply store and I'm excited to get back to work on some stories and pictures. I have mesmerizing ideas already.
Garden plans are in the incubation phase. I have to find some more seeds this week. So excited. Expanding...
