Today is a day for self-care. I'm tired, physically and mentally. The last few days at work have been difficult. My body is sore and my mind hurts. I may just be being paranoid, but I don't feel entirely welcome yet at my new job. I don't know if it's because we mostly work alone and there just isn't time for communication, if I'm disliked, or if I'm just not doing things they want to be done. Or I'm just insecure. Our establishment is also being attacked by some crazed PETA-esque people over a dog that was aggressive and killed another companion animal. I don't want to get into it because the comments of some of these people are horrendous. It's difficult because as employees we can't say anything or respond to the comments and these people are so incredibly misinformed and spewing such hate. It's sad and they don't seem to realize that they are trying to sentence adoptable animals to death by trying to boycott us and dema...
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So I graduated from ODU Friday, May 6th. :) I still have a 4.0 gpa. Woo. For once in my life, I feel really proud of myself. I don't feel much different, really, but I'm enjoying the break. My summer class starts the 16th and then I begin my Master of Arts in Applied Sociology this fall. I began working a new job for the City of Norfolk in April. It's been pretty exciting but difficult. I work at a shelter and sometimes it's heartbreaking. It's very physically demanding but that part, I'm okay with. It can also be very rewarding. We adopted a pooch! I can't recall if I already posted it, but she's ridiculous and adorable. She's also being treated for heartworms. Yum. I've been working on my fitness some more, 'cause I'm a little over feeling like a sack of lard. Down three pounds so far! I'm still going to work towards my goal of 120. I've been reading lots of books! I've made it a go...