Emily Rose: The Reboot
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- Petal, the theory I heard was that the press leak was intentional. They said it might be level 5 so that moving to level 3 wouldn't seem so bad. I think that might be giving them too much credit, haha.
- That's great LaMa. Exciting stuff. Yep, my technique is definitely not right and I never stretch, so I have to change my approach I think.
The arm is a lot better today. I did a kundalini class this evening, which is a very different type of yoga than your typical downward dogs and warrior poses, but there is still a lot of movement, and I didn't feel any discomfort. The class was great, the last one before we move to Level 3 at midnight!
I went out for my lunch today and the cafe was absolutely packed - everyone out for their last hurrah. So sickening that the coffee shops will be closed. Probably a positive in terms of my eating habits, but still. I love going off on a Saturday or Sunday for a cake and coffee or soup and the nice bread or a sandwich. Variety is the spice of life.
Myself and two of the other girls on the team did a presentation today for senior management - probably one of the best presentations we've ever done. Our boss was really impressed. I was delighted it went so well. Week is going good so far.
Felt a real sense of peace and calm driving home from yoga earlier. I'm going to try to get into doing the yoga workouts on youtube to tide me over until they are back on again.
We got a request to keep up the drama meetups on Zoom, so we're thinking of some ideas at the moment to make that worthwhile.
At the class tonight, the teacher put on this song, I just thought it was so beautiful. I am off to rest now, feeling hopeful again. I feel like some great things are coming my way. I like this feeling.
- That's great LaMa. Exciting stuff. Yep, my technique is definitely not right and I never stretch, so I have to change my approach I think.
The arm is a lot better today. I did a kundalini class this evening, which is a very different type of yoga than your typical downward dogs and warrior poses, but there is still a lot of movement, and I didn't feel any discomfort. The class was great, the last one before we move to Level 3 at midnight!
I went out for my lunch today and the cafe was absolutely packed - everyone out for their last hurrah. So sickening that the coffee shops will be closed. Probably a positive in terms of my eating habits, but still. I love going off on a Saturday or Sunday for a cake and coffee or soup and the nice bread or a sandwich. Variety is the spice of life.
Myself and two of the other girls on the team did a presentation today for senior management - probably one of the best presentations we've ever done. Our boss was really impressed. I was delighted it went so well. Week is going good so far.
Felt a real sense of peace and calm driving home from yoga earlier. I'm going to try to get into doing the yoga workouts on youtube to tide me over until they are back on again.
We got a request to keep up the drama meetups on Zoom, so we're thinking of some ideas at the moment to make that worthwhile.
At the class tonight, the teacher put on this song, I just thought it was so beautiful. I am off to rest now, feeling hopeful again. I feel like some great things are coming my way. I like this feeling.
alligatorob
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Hey Emily, makes me feel good to see you happy, and I think you are right now. I really like your food plans the the loose a turkey thing, I think you have a winner there. Now if I can only figure out what I should loose, LOL!
Going out for one last hurrah before lock down really does seem irrational. What you wouldn't want to miss that last chance to get the virus? Maybe they are listening to our Prez, apparently the virus is good for you, makes you feel 20 years younger. All it takes is access to the world's best (and most expensive) health care, lots of makeup and a huge ego.
Keep that yoga up, sounds good for you!
Going out for one last hurrah before lock down really does seem irrational. What you wouldn't want to miss that last chance to get the virus? Maybe they are listening to our Prez, apparently the virus is good for you, makes you feel 20 years younger. All it takes is access to the world's best (and most expensive) health care, lots of makeup and a huge ego.
Keep that yoga up, sounds good for you!
- Yeah, it was a really good class Cate.
- I have another lady that is really invested as well LaMa, otherwise I wouldn't bother. I need that! But I get a kick out of it when it goes well.
- Oh, I know Petal. I want Friday. I put in a lot of work today.
- Oh God Rob, Trump gets worse by the day. Do you think he will win again?
Had a very productive and kind of stressful work day. I've actually set myself up really well for the next two days to finally get a task I've needed to do for a while actually done, so I'm happy with that. The rain today made things a little bit gloomy and the office was kind of cold, but I got through it.
This weekend will be the start of a real effort to get on track for the LATBC challenge. I just didn't have the energy levels to do anything this evening and I had to cancel tennis because of the rain. The worst thing about being in lockdown is that everyone is in the house all the time, and it's really annoying. I never get the house to myself really. I had an hour this evening, that rarely happens. I'm really starting to want my own place. I'm going to use 'magical thinking' to make it happen. Works for Trump apparently.
Not much else to report really. Not feeling good or bad - just kind of in the middle. I have club night tomorrow and weather is meant to be a lot better. Getting my hair cut on Friday and the greys dyed away. I am looking forward to that. Best to get it in before Ireland closes up shop for the winter.
- I have another lady that is really invested as well LaMa, otherwise I wouldn't bother. I need that! But I get a kick out of it when it goes well.
- Oh, I know Petal. I want Friday. I put in a lot of work today.
- Oh God Rob, Trump gets worse by the day. Do you think he will win again?
Had a very productive and kind of stressful work day. I've actually set myself up really well for the next two days to finally get a task I've needed to do for a while actually done, so I'm happy with that. The rain today made things a little bit gloomy and the office was kind of cold, but I got through it.
This weekend will be the start of a real effort to get on track for the LATBC challenge. I just didn't have the energy levels to do anything this evening and I had to cancel tennis because of the rain. The worst thing about being in lockdown is that everyone is in the house all the time, and it's really annoying. I never get the house to myself really. I had an hour this evening, that rarely happens. I'm really starting to want my own place. I'm going to use 'magical thinking' to make it happen. Works for Trump apparently.
Not much else to report really. Not feeling good or bad - just kind of in the middle. I have club night tomorrow and weather is meant to be a lot better. Getting my hair cut on Friday and the greys dyed away. I am looking forward to that. Best to get it in before Ireland closes up shop for the winter.
alligatorob
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No, but then I was sure he would lose last time...
A convert I see.
Good to see you doing well girl!
The only reasonable explanation for Trump´s "hair" is that it´s got Samson magic. You may be doing yourself a disservice by getting a haircut!
- Thanks Cate. Today went really fast.
- Thanks Petal.
- Thanks Rob. I hope you're right about that orange egomaniac losing. He's really bothering me this week with his antics.
- Hi Lingwo, thanks for the visit! I have tennis planned for Saturday morning (singles) and Sunday evening (doubles) so a nice weekend of it ahead.
- Lol LaMa. I need to get it done now because they might all be closed in a few weeks. Very lucky I booked it last week on a whim.
I had a very good meeting with my manager today. I had outlined some of my grievances in a questionnaire she had asked us to fill out, and we discussed it, and she's going to try to get me some more help with my tasks. She also said she got really positive feedback on my presentation a few weeks back and that I really shined and that people said I had come on so much. That was really nice to hear. She said she wants to see me do more of that kind of stuff (nightmare, but okay).
I told her that even though my feedback was quite negative, I felt I've gained so much confidence since I started this job. It's a tough working environment but it kind of forces you to rise to the challenge and it's done wonders for me personally. I also have been given so many opportunities in there. I have such a strong CV now.
Anyway, after the discussion, I made the decision that I am fully committed to the job until January. So I'll use the next couple of months to evaluate how I'm feeling and see if after laying my cards on the table if my level of work becomes more manageable and I start to enjoy the job a bit more again. She also apologised to me (unheard of! - not her style) because I raised the point that sometimes if I suggest a different way of doing things than what she has said, she gets really snappy. She just said that happens when she herself is under a lot of pressure. So that was kind of amazing.
Anyway, a GOOD DAY I think. And I am doing a kickass job in general, so that's great to feel completely confident in my abilities and contribution. It's definitely the best job I've ever had.
I'm happy it's Friday tomorrow though, having said all that, haha. I'm meeting my friend for an outdoors lunch in town on Saturday, as you can't eat inside at the moment. The weather is meant to be nice though, so if we get a table somewhere, we'll make it work. It was his birthday last week. 35! Madness. How did this happen?
I went to club night this evening, probably the most enjoyable club night so far. My injuries are still there sadly - both arms are sore tonight - but the doubles doesn't take as much of a toll as singles, and I think it is only a temporary thing. I will keep playing regardless, I need it. It's great to have some place to go where you can chat to people and not worry about Covid for a while.
- Thanks Petal.
- Thanks Rob. I hope you're right about that orange egomaniac losing. He's really bothering me this week with his antics.
- Hi Lingwo, thanks for the visit! I have tennis planned for Saturday morning (singles) and Sunday evening (doubles) so a nice weekend of it ahead.
- Lol LaMa. I need to get it done now because they might all be closed in a few weeks. Very lucky I booked it last week on a whim.
I had a very good meeting with my manager today. I had outlined some of my grievances in a questionnaire she had asked us to fill out, and we discussed it, and she's going to try to get me some more help with my tasks. She also said she got really positive feedback on my presentation a few weeks back and that I really shined and that people said I had come on so much. That was really nice to hear. She said she wants to see me do more of that kind of stuff (nightmare, but okay).
I told her that even though my feedback was quite negative, I felt I've gained so much confidence since I started this job. It's a tough working environment but it kind of forces you to rise to the challenge and it's done wonders for me personally. I also have been given so many opportunities in there. I have such a strong CV now.
Anyway, after the discussion, I made the decision that I am fully committed to the job until January. So I'll use the next couple of months to evaluate how I'm feeling and see if after laying my cards on the table if my level of work becomes more manageable and I start to enjoy the job a bit more again. She also apologised to me (unheard of! - not her style) because I raised the point that sometimes if I suggest a different way of doing things than what she has said, she gets really snappy. She just said that happens when she herself is under a lot of pressure. So that was kind of amazing.
Anyway, a GOOD DAY I think. And I am doing a kickass job in general, so that's great to feel completely confident in my abilities and contribution. It's definitely the best job I've ever had.
I'm happy it's Friday tomorrow though, having said all that, haha. I'm meeting my friend for an outdoors lunch in town on Saturday, as you can't eat inside at the moment. The weather is meant to be nice though, so if we get a table somewhere, we'll make it work. It was his birthday last week. 35! Madness. How did this happen?
I went to club night this evening, probably the most enjoyable club night so far. My injuries are still there sadly - both arms are sore tonight - but the doubles doesn't take as much of a toll as singles, and I think it is only a temporary thing. I will keep playing regardless, I need it. It's great to have some place to go where you can chat to people and not worry about Covid for a while.
- Thanks Cate.
- Yeah, I really try not to let it Lingwo. This job encroaches more on my free time then I would like - mentally more so.
- Hi Petal, no. I think some people just want to follow the guidelines and work from home. Some people just prefer it. It actually suits cos it means the people that are in are really spaced out, so it feels 'safe'. Not that I really give a shit but other people do.
- Yeah, thanks LaMa. I was a bit nervous but I think it's ok.
Finally had a bit of a calmer day in the office today. There were only two of us in, although the other lady had a one-sided 'conversation' with me for about 2 hours. Then she complains that she is too busy and can't get her work done. So annoying. Some of the stories she was telling were interesting, but like, take some time to breathe! She's the type of person where she starts into what she was doing at the weekend as if you've asked her the question, when you haven't. But anyway. It's over.
Got my hair done, it's really nice! I definitely feel like the condition of my hair has improved. I've been doing the massaging the scalp thing and leaving in conditioner longer and all that and it's definitely helping. It really grew this summer. I don't think it's grown at all in a couple of years. So that's something.
I then went and bought myself a basin and some epsom salts for a foot bath. My wax technician (is that the right term?) recommended it as a good alternative when you don't have a bath in the house. I soaked them for 40 minutes and read The Choice by Edith Eger (phenomenal book, by the way. I'm like - how did you do this?!). I felt like I finally took some time this evening to 'self-care'. I'm really tired now, going to bed shortly.
That's it really, another Friday night ends. I hope tomorrow is a very positive day.
- Yeah, I really try not to let it Lingwo. This job encroaches more on my free time then I would like - mentally more so.
- Hi Petal, no. I think some people just want to follow the guidelines and work from home. Some people just prefer it. It actually suits cos it means the people that are in are really spaced out, so it feels 'safe'. Not that I really give a shit but other people do.
- Yeah, thanks LaMa. I was a bit nervous but I think it's ok.
Finally had a bit of a calmer day in the office today. There were only two of us in, although the other lady had a one-sided 'conversation' with me for about 2 hours. Then she complains that she is too busy and can't get her work done. So annoying. Some of the stories she was telling were interesting, but like, take some time to breathe! She's the type of person where she starts into what she was doing at the weekend as if you've asked her the question, when you haven't. But anyway. It's over.
Got my hair done, it's really nice! I definitely feel like the condition of my hair has improved. I've been doing the massaging the scalp thing and leaving in conditioner longer and all that and it's definitely helping. It really grew this summer. I don't think it's grown at all in a couple of years. So that's something.
I then went and bought myself a basin and some epsom salts for a foot bath. My wax technician (is that the right term?) recommended it as a good alternative when you don't have a bath in the house. I soaked them for 40 minutes and read The Choice by Edith Eger (phenomenal book, by the way. I'm like - how did you do this?!). I felt like I finally took some time this evening to 'self-care'. I'm really tired now, going to bed shortly.
That's it really, another Friday night ends. I hope tomorrow is a very positive day.