Stress can be a horrible thing. I took on new responsibilities at work and my gym time has suffered. The position is going to be incredibly challenging and fun, the reward is small but I think it is a great fit for me. I am really excited, nervous and happy about this new position.

I did do the Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics and it was GREAT! Raised a nice sum for the local chapter.

We are now trying to do one week per month that is meatless. The first full week went better than I thought.

Things are not well with my darling, I love him with all my heart but it seems like every time I open my mouth it ends in a fight. I don't know where to begin to fix this, and I do want to fix this, but the crack is there in this mirror. We use to have fun just being together, now we seem to be at each others throat. My heart breaks at the thought that maybe I am just not enough for him any more. I know his stress level is high, he is not working right now. I get frustrated because it seems he isn't trying hard enough. Finances are suffering and that just adds to everything. It seems like there is never enough money coming in to cover what needs to go out.

Next week is a chance to start again! Let's hope.

Happy New Year! Everyone seems to get on a New Year, New You kick this time of year. I blew December badly, too many hours working and taking care of holiday crap. Not enough gym time and my body feels it.

I have to get back into the gym, restart so to speak. I will commit to three days per week at least 30 minutes each day. I will work back up to the hours that I enjoyed.

I am still way down on soda consumption and we are having a "meatless" night every time we get a paycheck. I am hoping my DH will return to work soon, so prayers for that would be appreciated.

The weight loss is slow but I know I am gaining muscle, I am starting to really love my arms.
I am thinking of doing a Penguin Plunge for the Special Olympics. We'll see if that insanity takes root.