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So much news!
I've officially moved to Cary, which has set off a fantastic chain reaction of fitness, goal-setting, and overall peace that I can't quite explain.
First, I'm staying with a friend but getting my dream apartment at the end of June. I found it last year when I was going through local apartments and filed the link away in a folder called "in a perfect world." The apartment has a balcony, an open floor plan, and a spiral staircase up to a loft library, in a complex with a salt water pool, a huge gym, and two dog parks. I'm so freaking excited.
Work has been amazing. I've been working long hours, but since my conversion to FTE I've been able to see a lot more of the company's big picture, which has put a lot of stressful things in context. I'm getting recognition for the work I'm doing, and while conditions aren't always great, people seem grateful and appreciative of the work I do.
I've been at a standstill weight-wise, although my overall fitness has increased. It's stressful to see the scale not budge (or even go up!!) but I'm getting stronger and more consistent with my workouts. I'm reevaluating my diet and looking more critically at my other habits so that I can better hit my goals. Despite set backs, I'm staying positive and doing everything I can to keep moving forward.
I've also started a meditation class at the local Buddhist temple, which has been really good. There's an unexpected fitness component to it (we do squats and walking/very brisk walking meditations between seated sessions) and it's been fantastic. Our homework includes daily squats and timed meditation throughout the week which ties in beautifully to my fitness schedule and keeps me accountable.
Things aren't perfect, but I'm happy. I'm working on a lot and making lifestyle changes -- I have a long way to go, but at least I finally feel like I'm on the right track.
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