Life gets in the way

I think I have been fairly fortunate in this competition thus far.  I have had a few moments where I have felt slightly overwhelmed, but being single and not having children and living at home with family to support me, I haven't really had to worry about time constraints with working out or with severe life changes that can cause emotional and psychological stress that can really derail your dedication to the program.

That unfortunately sort of changed this past week, but I think I have it under control.  Most people know that I interviewed with a company for a job that I would honestly say is a dream job at this point in my life last week.  I was really exicted to get the opportunity to even step foot in the corporation's building, much less be able to interview for a position like this.  It all went so well.  I came out of the interview so confident.  Well I got the call I'd been waiting for this past Wednesday from my headhunter telling me I all but had the position.  We were just waiting on the final paperwork to come through.  I even met with her Thursday morning to finalize additional forms and such.

My current supervisor knew I interviewed and she knew the status of the offer.  She found a replacement for me very quickly, which is good.  It means there won't be a lag in the work that I'm leaving.  Most of you know that I take my work very seriously and that I don't ever want something that has my name attached to it to be less than perfect.  That is just my personality and I will always expect that much of myself.  So what it comes down to is that between my current position finding someone to replace me, and still waiting for the new position to hopefully be finalized, I am in a bit of limbo right now.  I still hope that the new position will come through, but we all know that not everything in this world is guaranteed.  So I have a plan of action for the next two weeks, and I am confident that something will come through, but I was a bit frustrated, angry, let down, irritated, etc. this past Thursday into Friday.  The only saving grace for me Thursday was Kelly's Cycle class at the gym.  I got mad on the bike, and I about killed myself a couple of times, but it helped.  I keep telling myself that no matter what happens, the fact that I didn't turn to food Thursday evening like I normally would have is a HUGE victory for me.  I just have to keep at this program.  No matter what happens in life.  I just learned this week that the old cliche applies.  "Much easier said than done."

It looks like it will probably be three weeks before anything is finalized when it comes to the new position.  So I'm out there continuing to send out applications and such in the meantime because I don't think it would be wise to have all of my eggs in the one basket.  So friends, if you know of anything in Richmond, even something I could do temporarily, please let me know!  I just have to stay positive and know that things will work out the way they are meant to do so in the next few weeks.

I'm off to eat and head to Zumba and then am going to go to the Maymont Herb Festival and Fair with my mom.  It will be nice to spend time with her today and to just not think of the stress from this past week.

Have a wonderful weekend all!