where - did it come from

So, it's been a couple weeks since my last post.

Since then, I've officially started my new job. I'm out of training and have been "on the floor" for two weeks. Even though I sit in a chair all day and basically just stare at a computer and talk to people on the phone, it is exhausting. As ridiculous as that might sound, my schedule is wearing me out.

I get up at 6:30-ish, get showered, dressed, have breakfast, and am out the door no later than 8:15 to get to work by 8:45 so that I can clock in a little early (looks good to the higher ups) and then be ready for our morning meeting at 9. Then, I'm working, for what feels like forever. Then, I leave work at 5:30, and don't get home until 6 because of all of the traffic. That right there...is almost 12 hours of my day...eaten up. I guess this really is what it's like to be a grown up.

But...there are some positives with it. I work with some great people. With the exception of 2 people on my team of 17, we get along great! My manager has given me some great feedback and encouragement. And not only that, but even the folks that take care of all of the records that we use have given my manager great feedback about me. And they've never even met me. All they see is my work! So, these last two weeks have been pretty alright.

Along with the day job, I'm still working for the church. They've told me that they'll pay me an extra $50 a month if I continue to put together the church newsletter. It's cool. All that means is taking an evening, once a month, to sit down and punch it out. And that's no problem. I did last month's at Andy's while we watched Wheel of Fortune and Scrubs.

But, I also took some of my Sr. High girls on our Senior High retreat last weekend. It was a non-stop weekend. But it was a great time! And my girls are great! I love them.

Then there's school. I just spent the last 3 hours online for school. (May I remind you, it's a Saturday afternoon/evening.) I had to finish up some work for this week...and then try and get a jumpstart on next week. That is one thing that's great about working online. I can always get ahead because all of the assignments are already there. I have a mini-research paper due in 2 weeks about why I chose to study for my MBA. I wasn't the best student this past week. I had a group project due yesterday...and I did my part. But my other group members weren't too happy with me because I wasn't participating in discussion as much as them. Though, it's not like I can just get online at any time during the day and leave comments and thoughts and such. Anyway, they made it known on our discussion board that they weren't happy with me and I just let it go. They can think what they want...but I'll be the bigger person and not bitch back. And yet here I am bitching about it.

Anyway, I'm just trying to figure out where all of my tiredness is coming from. I've been getting a decent amount of sleep. I've been eating alright. Though, my back is aching. I need to learn how to sit up straight and actually stick to it.

So much for my first "day off" in 3 weeks. I got up early to take Charles to the vet...then I went to the bank which ended up being closed (apparently they're not open on saturdays)...then I went and picked up Andy to go grocery shopping...then we went back to his place and had lunch...then I came back to my place and did some more unpacking (my room is actually recognizable)...then I started my school work. And now it's 6:45 and I really want to go to bed. That's sad....and pathetic. But...oh well. I guess that's just how it goes.

That's all.
~jen

p.s. So, I gave up soda for Lent. And all I have to say is....I will be carrying a 2-liter of Dr. Pepper around with me all day on Easter! And I'm very excited about it.