Update

Where to begin?

I've been back to work two weeks, and I'd say so far it has been a successful return to work. The people did not treat me weird like I was fearing. Everything was back to normal. There was one pushy person who wanted more details than I was comfortable giving, but, I managed to be firm about my boundaries. Yay me!

Today I had a regular chat like I used to with one of my co-workers, so I really felt like things were back the way they used to be. It was definitely a good feeling. I was so scared before I went back I didn't even want to go back. I'm glad I did.

I realized over the past couple days that I haven't been keeping up with my wellness as much as I should have, so I have put plans in place to stop it, right here and get back on track. I now have a meal plan for dinners, I have put exercise back in. (the half marathon is off :( because I got a stress fracture and had to stop running for a while) Also, I've been doing my relaxation again. I'm putting plan in place to get the housework done during the week, to free up time on the weekends. All of that sort of thing. I really should have done these things before I went back to work, but, I didn't. But, that's okay, I'm doing it now.

Why did I stray a bit with my wellness? The past three weeks have been quite stressful. The week before my return to work was really bad. I had to deal with some stuff that really sucked, a lot. Then, school started, as well as going to work. My program has been really difficult for various reasons. Basically, it's been one stressful thing after another. So, I let things slip. As a result, I noticed I've been more tired, and a bit more irritable. I've really felt like I need just a little time to myself. I don't think I going to be able to get that any time soon. However, with the relaxation, and the other things I'm sure I'll be back on track in no time. I already feel better taking authority over things rather than letting the days slip by and sinking a little deeper each day.

I'm bummed that I had to stop training for the half marathon. Unfortunately, I trained to much in too short of time and got a stress fracture. However, I can run again now, and I'm taking it slow. A friend and I are going to go to Toronto in October, we're staying the weekend and running a 10K at the end of it. We're also seeing Dirty Dancing and doing a little sight seeing. So, that is a good goal for me to work towards. I have to keep my training slow and easy, so I don't injure myself again and have to miss out on this race.

The good things? Michael is loving first grade. He's trading bakugon (sp?) with his new friends, enjoying the math and has a teacher who puts a LOT of emphasis on reading. He was very proud to tell us that he has a reading goal last night. He loves reading and is getting quite good at it.

I'm really content for the first time, in a long time. I'm happy here. I know 100% that I made the right choice when I moved up here. I was looking at my facebook account today and noticed how my family was all spread out. It was weird, but for the first time it kind of made me happy to know that the people in my family were comfortable enough with themselves to make the decisions that were right for them, even if it meant being far away from family. I know it's kind of a weird perspective. However, over this summer I've finally, come to terms with living here in Canada. I've finally accepted that it really was my choice, not something that was foisted upon me by circumstance. As a result, the house is starting to be decorated more. Where we live is a great location for walking in the woods, I love doing that. I'd also love to get out to the Gatineaus this fall, I'm hoping for some decent colour. Basically, I'm just happier, and more content with things.

Check back with me mid-march and I'll give you an update on how I feel about things then. ;) Actually, I will be supplementing with Vitamin D and making sure to get outside for at least 15 mins on the sunny days this winter to avoid the crushing depression I had last winter.

Overall, I had a minor set back, but, I'm doing well.

Oh, and I changed the address of my blog because it was just too long before.