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Yes, it has been 3 weeks since I last posted here.  When I get stressed out, all my usual routines get messed up.  Which stresses me out even more, because I love me some routines.  However, I’m now two weeks in to my new job and feeling much more normal.

My last day at the health district was the 19th.  This day was incredibly sad for me.  Maybe bittersweet would be a better word.  I left an amazing group of people, and incredibly supportive boss, and a job that I consider to be my first real grown up job.  My colleagues did some really sweet things for me – I got some of the sweetest cards I’ve ever received, and my boss put together an amazingly creative “New Manager Survivor Kit,” which included some of the items you will see my utilizing below.

The next day, the dogs and I went on a little hike so I could clear my head and prepare myself for what was to come.  We had a nice time.

After that hike, I took a deep breath, and let go of the health district and opened myself to this new position.  I started that following Monday and while it’s been hard, and I feel like a complete idiot on an hourly basis, I know it was the right decision and I’m excited for what the future has in store.

I have not been crafty, I have not been going to the gym, I’ve barely been making dinner – I felt all I could handle was dealing with this new job.  But now I feel like I might be able to handle a little more, and am looking forward to taking on the week.  Matt and I have had a nice leisurely day full of bike riding, shopping, snacking, and grabbing our 11 1/2 year old buhund from a neighbor’s yard after she jumped our fence for the first time.

I had a little springtime snack, caught up on some This American Life, and am looking forward to a nice dinner with Matt’s family and an evening of reading.  Here’s to springtime, changes, and hopefully some crafty time in my near future.