Writing is still going pretty good. I’m still on target for my monthly word count goal.
Here’s the whining part, so don’t say I didn’t warn you.
We are so far behind at work. Farther behind than I realized. We had an employee die about three weeks ago, and now they’ve taken away my assistant and put him in that position. It’s better for him but awful for me. Now I’m even more overworked. I went into the other office and found just HOW far behind stuff is. And I’m the only one who is available to do it except our truck driver who SOMETIMES comes into the office and helps me. I’ve had a headache all week by the time I get home in the evenings. My acid reflux has been acting up the past two days, even though I’m on medication for it. I’ve been on the verge of tears for days. Part of it is because I’m missing the employee, a good friend, who died. But part of it is the frustration of trying to do the work of about three people. I hope all this stress doesn’t seriously impact my writing.
/end of whining
On a more positive note, I’ve joined a FB group started by a friend who is a coach for Beach Body. I signed up for a free membership on the website. I’m seriously thinking about using their meal replacement shakes (Shakeology) for one meal a day. There’s stuff in this shake that’s not in any other, including a BUNCH of super foods. It’s expensive, but if it replaces lunch AND my vitamins/minerals, then it’s actually saving me money. I bought a sample pack with one of each flavor to see if I like it. It’s got so much good for you stuff in it, it can’t taste THAT good. LOL
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Sorry for the loss of your friends and co-worker, It’s rough when there too much work to do and not enough bodies to do it. I work in the construction business and spring and summer are the busy times. I understand. Hang in there and ~sending you positive vibes~!!
Thank you, Cindy!
The loss of a friend is never comfortable, and… in some ways I can image all your office feels the same way. Perhaps that’s why they haven’t looked for someone to actually replace your friend.
As for the Beach Body system… My sister-in-law does that (she also sells the stuff and hosts exercise classes for people). Can’t say whether it will help you one way or another though… SHE is really healthy and full of energy, but then she always was.
We’re all still feeling lost without him.
Judging by the ingredients in the Shakeology shakes, they HAVE to have benefit. The list of ingredients is unreal.
Hope you get some help at work.
Thanks. And I hope it’s GOOD help. They better let me interview whoever they’re looking at.
That sucks. 😦 No wonder your acid reflux is acting up. What a lot of stress to deal with. I hope things work out soon.
I’m interested in what you think of the shakes. It’s an interesting idea.
I really hope I like the shakes. If I don’t have to go get something to eat it’ll save money AND time. So I can spend my whole lunch hour writing or editing.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and co-worker. And no doubt the extra workload is creating stress, which can definitely lead to reflux and headaches. I had those constantly when I was at my old job. And overwork at the day job can definitely affect your creativity, so I hope things slow down soon. Take care, Lauralynn!
Thank you, Denise! Luckily, our busy season will be over soon. I feel much better today.
I’m sending you endurance, calm, deep breaths, and as much peace as your traumatic present can allow for…and for some resolution at work.
Thank you, Shan! 🙂
I hope it helps. ❤