So I am sure that you have all noticed that I have not been around recently (sarcasm). For that, I must apologize. I could give a myriad of reasons, but there is one underlying theme:
I’m busy
How horribly cliche-yes? It’s the truth though….so I thought I would give you a look at my week. Day.by.Day.
Monday:
-work 8:30-5pm
Work, generally speaking has been great. In case you don’t know, I work here. My official title is “Operations Coordinator.” Another interesting point about my role is that originally it was titled “Operations Assistant.” A clever Human Resources manager saw my potential and re-named the role, for which I am grateful.
I may love my job, but things are about to hit warp speed! We are losing one of our managers for a year (she is having a baby). Instead of hiring a replacement, her job duties will be assumed by 5 people, myself being one of the five. Normally, one might assume this may add up to an extra hour or two at work per week. However, since I am not an engineer, these duties will present additional ‘challenges’. However, I have already decided that this time and these duties are an opportunity for me to step up and take ownership!
-Flamenco dance class 6-7pm
Flamenco is something that I have been wanting to explore for about a year now. This fall, I decided to guapo (stomp) my way right into a class here in the GTA. This class is titled “Crash Course in Flamenco.” It is for people who have zero flamenco experience (me).
I realized how intense flamenco was in my second class, or rather on the day after when I could barely move my legs. Despite that, it is a beautiful, passionate style of dance and I am grateful to have a great foundation. I am already gearing up for the next session!
Tuesday:
-work 8:30-5pm
-American Tribal Style (ATS) Bellydance 6:30-7:30pm
ATS-I won’t fault you if you don’t know this style. It’s fairly modern, and founded by Carloena Nericcio of Fat Chance Bellydance fame. I have danced this style for about 2 years. After moving to the GTA I thought for sure I wouldn’t be dancing this anytime soon. However a quick Google search led me to Valizan and away I went!
I love this style-the costumes are beautiful and the movements have roots in Flamenco! The other unique thing about ATS is that there is not choreography! Dances are all based on a series of cues. The leader of the dance assumes a certain position within the group and based on cues, the rest of the group will know what to do. Improvisation-how novel!
I plan on moving forward (with Valizan’s approval of course) in this style as well!
Wednesday:
-work 8:30-5pm
My ‘busy day’ at work-our weekly operations meeting. It’s not usually too crazy-I prepare the agenda ahead of time and take notes throughout. Usually after this meeting there is a training or presentation (for which I almost always order lunch. Normally that is fun but detox makes it not so fun at the moment).
-evening!
Wednesday is usually an ‘Ahhhh’ day for me-it’s the first day of the week that I get to go home after work!
Thursday:
-work 8:30-5pm
-Project Management class group meeting
Usually after work, I go to see Trainer George, but that will change starting this (upcoming) week. Now I will be meeting my group at the Toronto Reference Library for 2 hours or so.
Friday:
-work 8:30-5pm
Friday usually signals the end of the week-well the work week. Definitely not the end of the week for me!
However, I still get to go home after work. Yay! Small victory!
Saturday:
-CKPM 202 class at Ryerson 9am-12pm
The class that is now consuming the majority of my life-Fundamentals of Project Management. Granted, I did take this class on my own free will but it is certainly way more involved than I originally anticipated. I am taking this class in an effort to (potentially) move laterally or upwards within my company. I am attempting to put my best face forward-the majority of the work in this class is ‘group’ work. Guess who was elected project manager-yup, me.
S-T-R-E-S-S!
Did I mention that I am also the class representative for CESAR? They meet once a month-on Wednesdays. Thank goodness they offer dinner at their meetings. I am excited for next month, since I will be off detox and actually able to eat the food. Our past meeting was East Indian food-and it was healthy!
Sunday:
Day of the rest? Nope!
Regardless of the fact that this is not a ‘rest’ day for me-I do appreciate being able to sleep in! St. Andrews at 11:00am, sneaking out a bit early to inhale lunch. THEN I see Trainer George for an hour and then it’s off to the library to meet my project group (again). I trudge home (exhausted) around 5pm, try to enjoy dinner, and spend the rest of the night studying.
What’s the point of this? Well at the very least, it’s a giant excuse….maybe a cry for help, or possibly a way for me to see that I have over-extended myself! I really don’t plan on posting every 2 weeks but if you really miss me that much, you can just read this post and know what I am doing on whatever day you choose!
Will I do this next semester? Not likely….
I am not one to run away from a challenge-I want to make sure that I finish what I start. Either way, my plate is pretty full!
How’s your schedule lately? Have you been able to strike a balance-or are you teetering and tottering like me?
p.s. other ‘randoms’ I have dyed my hair darker for the winter so it can ‘recover’ from all the bleach I put on it this summer.
detox weight loss total 22lbs. my body is slowing down now in terms of losing so I am giving myself this week to see if I am able to drop any more or if I am officially stopping. I feel pretty good-my outlook has definitely changed and I have a plan in place for after I officially finish!
Lauren
I don’t know how you do all that without being totally exhausted and unable to do anything by Sunday. Seriously!
And congrats on your detox results, you look great! And I love the darker hair, definitely suits you.
meredith
I am exhausted by Sunday!
thanks for the compliment about my hair….
I think I need to join you at bootcamp!