Singled Out

I was pretty proud of myself when my Sociology instructor explained to the class, "Now don't be too ashamed of your grade, no one got 100%. Except Emily." And he handed me my paper. 100%. I was the only one, really? Well, I felt pretty special I won't lie.

School in general is going good, I have a few quizzes coming up in Nutrition.

Jay is doing well, we're just going through a lot of crap with this guy who was supposed to come paint the interior of our house, and he never showed, so now we gotta try to get our money back and it's all a bunch of hooey. We might have to take him to small claims court. Hopefully he just pays us.

I'm weighing in at 146, so I've lost four pounds. I still feel like a moose, don't get me wrong. But every little bit helps me feel better.

Well, I better get to cleaning these carpets, they aren't gonna clean themselves!

Scheduling

After re reading my post, and going to a few more classes, I realized it will be impossible for me to work full time and go to school full time. I'm taking 12 credits. So, I dropped one work day a week.
Essentially, I have Thursday to catch up on schoolwork.

I'm in four classes.

First is Math, and it's ridiculously easy. Like, I learned this in 4th grade, easy.
Second is Sociology. And it's basically all BS. Honestly. "How does society think?"
Third is Nutrition. Which is a hard class. But it will be worth it. Plus it's prepping me for Micro. (Puke.)
And lastly is English Comp. I LOVEEEEEE this class. It's probably my favorite besides math. I just love the teacher, she's so eccentric.

Routine

After many tears, I finally feel comfortable at my job. I think it was just a bad week to start school and a new job all at the same time. I just started birth control again because my meds are class D, (which essentially means they are lethal to a fetus). Anyway, my birth control makes me super emotional for the first month because I essentially skip a period. And that week that I was skipping a period, was right during my first week of work/first week of school.

Needless to say there were several panic attacks and lots of tears, but my coworkers have been AMAZING and supportive. I LOVE them. So glad I get to work with such amazing people.

Today I'm going to take some clothes back to Kohls, pick up some school supplies at Walmart, and finish my Sociology homework. I've completed my math, english, and nutrition homework already.

Looking back at my first week at work I keep thinking how silly and overreactive I was being;  thinking that I couldn't pick up the job. But it's actually really easy, and I love it.

Jay works tonight and I have school Wednesday. Actually, we changed my work schedule, so I will be

Sunday/work
Monday/school
Tuesday/work
Wednesday/school
Thursday/work
Friday/school
Saturday/work

It's going to be hectic with no days off, but it will be worth it in the end.

First Day of Work

My first day of work at Life Care Center went well, but it was very overwhelming. There was so many people to remember. I'm sure it will only get easier with time, but it was a hard first day. I loved my coworkers though, which is always a plus.

I work the next four days, and then I start school on Monday, but I'm a little anxious for school because I don't feel prepared at all -- I don't even have my school books. Hopefully we can get them soon.

I haven't done well on my diet, I ate two sloppy joes last night. But I had a nice big salad at work. I am loving the 8 hour shifts, I feel like I have a lot more time at home to rest and recoup.

Until next time!

Job Shadowing

So I finished my hygienist job shadow today at my local dentist. I love his office and I'm so glad I get to shadow there. It was a pretty uneventful day; mostly just routine cleanings; but it was good to see nonetheless.

I start work tomorrow and work until Sunday, and then start school up again on Monday. Busy week ahead! But I'm so grateful for 8 hour shifts, I can finally sleep in!

Update: August 2016

 After such a bad experience at Kootenai Health, I wanted to return to North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital, but that didn't work out. Thankfully Life Care Center hired me, and I'm back working at Life Care Center Coeur d'Alene. I start orientation there tomorrow morning.

Then on Tuesday I have my FIRST ever job shadow at Dr Delwin Dick's Dentistry. I'm SUPER excited! I've never done a job shadow before, but I'm certain only good things will come of it. I'm planning on job shadowing one day a month, to get in the routine of dental hygiene.

I'm still weighing in at 150, but I've been very careful about what I have been eating lately. I've been sticking to the 80/20 vegan diet, and I'm sure good things will come in time.

Tonight Jay is off to work while I am at home, hopefully for the last uneventful night in a long time.

I have orientation Monday,  job shadowing Tuesday, I'm getting my tattoo finished Wednesday, and hopefully I start work Thursday!

What I Ate Today

Breakfast: granola with almond milk

Lunch: a banana and grapes
Dinner: Vegan veggie burrito

Exercise: 30 minutes cardio

Current weight 150. Goal weight 120.

What I Ate Today

Saturday 8/13
Breakfast: Granola and almond milk
Lunch: Banana
Snack: CLIF bar
Dinner: QDoba vegan naked burrito

Snack: Chips and salsa
Late night munchy: Granny smith apple
Exercise: Brisk walk around neighborhood, 3 miles

Current weight: 150. Goal weight: 120.

This Week's Yoga Sequence

Today This video has really hit home for me. I loved the simplicity of the flow. Hope you enjoy as welll!