Ahhh Life

It's been a good year so far. I am happy to say I have made some positive improvements in my life personally and professionally like I wanted to. I received a promotion at work that I have been wanting and deserved. Financially this has helped but it also has pushed me more and made me enjoy working more now than before especially with all the new learning opportunities.

Personally I have been more positive in my every day life but I do have a lot more work to do on this topic. I have started the process of looking for a therapist that suits me well. There is no shame in seeing someone to help and support you and your mental help. I suffer from severe OCD and I know that having someone to share my struggles with and get helpful feedback from will be life changing. This is something I want to make sure I get a hold on this month. Each small change is closer and closer to a better life.

January and February were great months for exercise and good food choices. I lost 5 pounds, my clothes fit better and I gained muscle and self confidence. I will admit the past week or two haven't been the best, but that's OK. Life happens.

My husband has been away since Sunday morning, plus works day and nights A LOT so I have been single parenting it for about a week now. He was supposed to return yesterday but then a snow storm delayed that. Happily he is now headed home. We got about 2 feet of snow. I had to manage a lot on my own and was very nervous being home alone overnight for one day let alone multiple! But I managed and honestly I really surprised myself. I am proud I had no freak outs, no midnight phone calls to my mom about scaring noises, managed work and home life, lunches, dinners, cleaning, laundry, shoveling, dishes, more shoveling, more laundry, more cleaning, playing, kept my son busy, did some fun things, work life, squeezed some exercise in and the most rewarding mom win this week has been POTTY TRAINING. After many failed attempts, my son is now fully potty trained and I couldn't be prouder. This in it self is a huge success for me and through all of it the past few days I have kept calm, got shit done and had fun with my son.

This year has been a good one. I have become a healthier and happier me, created goals for my life that are in progress (details to come), kept a cleaner and more organized home, have fun plans ahead with friends and family to look forward to and I feel blessed.