Taking control

Bloggers,

I finally realized that I wasn't in control of my life when I was at the gym nearly a month ago. I was staring in to the mirror when I asked myself, "Why aren't you happy?" For nearly 4 years I have been at my current job and I don't feel like I've accomplished anything. I am always tired, always tired and always tired. The schedule we are working has been draining me physically and emotionally. Physically, because of the constant day-night, day-night style shift we are working. Emotionally, because I am depressed about always being tired. September 1st that all changes! We are going to a permanent shift with every other weekend off! Not exactly what I wanted, but it's progress.

Last week I began to further my education by starting classes at the Rappahannnock Community College. I am very excited about learning again. I am nervous about the work load because I am trying to juggle it with a full time job. I have a strong network of support to help me get through it which is helping me dramatically.

I have always been fascinated with martial arts and I have even studied the arts once or twice over the years. I began training with a private instructor who has really helped me with losing weight and improving my cardio. I am really focused on trying to be in shape for the prospective SWAT school in the spring. The instructor is a former US Navy SEAL, who takes physical fitness VERY seriously.

So, overall, I am taking control over my life again. I really feel like with the schedule change I will finally be able to get some sleep, thus reducing that aspect of stress in my life. Martial Arts has really helped me with improving my confidence and giving me focus.

Til next time.