Way overdue posting!

Yes, I am way overdue on my writings for my blog. I have pretty much put it to the side the last month or so. But, all for good reason.

As most of you know I took a new job that started in February and wow is all I can say. Yes, I am working from home, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been any busier with work. I’ve learned a couple of things since working from home. Yes, I can crawl out of bed and take a few steps into my office within 5 mins, but I learned that having a routine is best suited for me. I need to get up, make breakfast, turn the computer on and get my mind prepared for my day.

Second item I have taken away, is I love working from home, no girl drama, the kind of drama where you are left wondering if you are back in highschool again. No jealousy, no stepping on anyone’s toes, well maybe my own, no politics. Just days looking out my office window (my living room window), thinking to myself, why did I ever sign up for any of that? Corporate American I can officially say I don't miss you. I like working for small business.

I am very grateful to be working for the company that I am. Being the only girl with a few good men is much more my style. No drama and no my feelings don’t get hurt if they offer up suggestions, ideas on improvement. I can actually say the only stressful part of my job is when the phone rings and its 4 calls at once. Everyone helps each other out and the meaning of team has really come full circle with this new job. I am very happy that this journey that I was lead upon has taken the path that it did.

So onward and upward is my new motto. With this new path of employment, I've find myself with the ability to travel a bit too.

I remember I made a statement at the beginning of the year, that I needed to get to the beach. Well, that statement has become a reality for me. A friend asked me if I wanted to join him in Puerto Rico for few days and well, I would be quite crazy to say no to that offer. So, I leave tomorrow for a much awaited trip to a tropical paradise. I am so excited I can hardly stand myself! Then I come home for yes, 8 hours and make my way back to DIA for a 3-day trip to St. George for a work conference.

Once I get back, I will be putting many hours in on the bike, my first race is the 20th of April, I’m confident I will be ready, but, I will need to put in some hard time on the bike. I’ve been keeping to my running schedule since darkness falls early during the week and I still work 8-5 job. I’ve been running before work or after, so I know my fitness by April will be where I want it to be. Once I get home from my work trip. It’s all bike! Yes, I am writing this to myself, this is my promise to self. Plus, I will have me day light time now.

I can say I have learned a lot from training in the past year. For me, I learned that running is my core training. It keeps me strong for the bike season, I can pedal faster and longer. I see my team mates putting in long long hours on the bike now and I have to give them mad props, I know myself too well, to know that by June I would be burnt out. Also, racing for me has to be fun, no bueno if no fun. I will always enjoy a beer after a race, ride, etc It’s all about having a great time for me.

So as I look back on the last 3, 6 or 12 months, my life has brought many great changes, the journey has been rewarding even though I had days where I question that reward. I am looking forward to a 5-day trip to Puerto Rico and yes I will be working 3 of those 5 days, but the idea I can work and feel the ocean breeze upon my skin sounds quite amazing.

So farewell and until next week....

As usual I have chosen a song, this is quite fitting for my little adventure away.

Much love all!