Changes!!!

Yes, new job. Day #1. I am happy to be home and a little exhausted- mostly mentally. I have switched from geriatrics to pediatrics. From a 6 mile commute to hours of driving per week. To knowing how my week will play out with my patients- to having no idea how my week will play out as I build my caseload. To creating my own schedule- to having someone make the schedule for me.

They type A in me hates loss of control. I am a huge worrier. Dave told me yesterday my "only" fault (he initially said "only" but retracted the word later) is that I am glass-near-empty when it comes to the unknown. He said I stroll through life with my glass half-full, but the minute I come to a closed door with the unknown on the other side, I immediately prepare for a thunderstorm instead of a rainbow.

So big changes in jobs are super scary for me. And whoo hoo!!! I chose to make a job change around Christmas, thus adding to the seasonal stress. (hello Christmas cookies and candy!!!!! and an extra 5 pounds by January, I am sure!) Seriously, though, I am definitely stressed, but I think this will have a great outcome and will be worth the tough transition.

There have been some good changes going on as well for me. For one, I now have a new master's swim coach- Gil Stovall- totally awesome and I am loving practice again. His practices give me that sense of a accomplishment I crave. Gil and I have talked about that 41/55 swim stat from AG Nats- not going to happen again.

I have also turned another small corner with running- last week I ran 5 days in a row. I haven't done that since Feb 2009. And I felt great. (there is a small debate at this time as to whether my slow progress in running has been psychological or physiological, but that requires a whole other blog post. Both Dave and Joy adamantly believe it is physiological and I tend to listen to them as they know me best. Take home message- less is still more for me right now).

Alas, despite everything going on, Christmas is still on its way- bringing cheer and friendship. It is moving too fast for me right now and I can't keep up. But I am trying.
Brandon and Alisha- new Los Locos members, had a marriage celebration this past weekend. I am really looking forward to having them on our team.

Dave and I also went to our soccer team's Annual Sweater (tacky) Party this past weekend. Super fun. And yes, that is a side-pony tail.