Back To Work

Finally! Employment! And you know what the frustrating part about all this is? The job was there all along- I just ignored it. I've gone back to waiting tables at the restaurant I used to work at prior to selling cars. Hopefully now there will be some balance in my life. Granted- I loved being able to work on my writing and focus on other projects this summer, but I found I take my free time for granted.

Speaking of taking things for granted and misusing free time- I've really packed on the pounds. Yes- did the master cleanse and lost 9 pounds when all was said and done... but most of it was water weight. I don't think I was as toxic as most people. As it stands now I've put 4 of the 9 pounds back on. I'm still wanting to take off about ten pounds that has taken up residence on my ass and hips. (Never a good sign when your baggy jeans that you normally can't wear because they fall off your hips fit like a glove.) What I can't figure out- and if you're a nutritionist or fitness expert I welcome your thoughts- how is it that I managed to add 2 inches on my waist and 2 inches on my hips but lost on inch in my chest? Seriously? Did it just go south for the winter or is this normal? Please advise...

So the solution to this summer weight gain (besides crying and stuffing more ice-cream in my face) was the purchase of some fitness DVD last night at Target. I have the NYC Ballet Workout, Yoga, Pilates DVDS and they look very impressive on display with the other DVDS. I swear I'm going to do this one- I swear. Ultimately Id like to get back into shape so I can go back to dance. In college I took bellydance and was going to transition back into ballet and tap (tap being my ultimate favorite thing) but that was put on hold when Brett and I started dating. He had issues with it to say the least. Now, ten years later, he's okay with me getting back into dance and all that flexible stuff. Thanks. So, the idea is to get in good enough shape where I can show up at the dance studio and not feel completely foolish. We'll see how that turns out...

I'm still working on some writing projects. Things are a lot more streamlined and simplified now. I don't feel like I'm having to grasp at so many things. Everything will fall into place as needed. I think. I hope. We'll see.

I'm off to work. I'm definitely going to need some flair.