Maybe just a little bit though, as I managed to burn my forearm in two separate ways (that merged into a single burn) while cooking today and it is right where the edge of my laptop rubs when I'm typing. A bandage is protecting the burn itself, but it's pretty painful each time it rubs!
Life is weird. Sometimes it's big crazy things happening, sometimes it's all the little day to day stuff that can be just as important and influential but less noticeable. I'm happy with my life right now, I am working towards that person I want to be. It is, as always, two steps forward and one step back.
In just over a week I start teaching a night class - it will be exhausting and stressful but I really loved the first time I taught this class and am pretty excited. It will also help with one of my big goals for this year, getting my credit card paid down (more on this part to come in the post). I am really enjoying volunteering at the gallery - it is a lot of fun and while it requires work (even homework!) it is such a nice change of topic and pace. I had a funny experience on my last shift where I realized that my willingness to approach and annoy patrons isn't as normal as I thought - so funny when I think back to being "the girl who doesn't talk." Quirk and I have a lovely home, even if there are still some essentials missing (like a vacuum!)
Honestly my biggest problems right now are pretty minor. I am struggling with a bit of seasonal depression, but it is so minor compared to the fall that I only notice it because I am super aware of my own signs. I'm easily fatigued, irritable, lethargic but restless, and have random down periods related to either too much or too little socialization (apparently I need a REALLY finicky balance!). Other than that it is just trying to have enough self control to deal with multiple things at a time. I have a hard time trying to be good about money and food at the same time, so am trying to find that balance as well. I hate having credit card debt and am hoping to have it completely paid off by this summer thanks to evening classes and other things. Luckily volunteering gives me a good source of free entertainment.
As a final positive note I am working on the running again. I went tonight and bumped myself up to 2s- I've started right back at the beginning. It made a bad mood a million times better, I need to constantly remind myself how it can do that.
Off now to get ready for bed and another week of long days at a job I luckily love (or at least love 80% of).
