Well that was a bit of at unintended blog break but it was very needed. I haven’t started my new job (later this week) but wrapping up my previous position was a bit tough. I really liked my job but it was becoming more stressful every day and as if that wasn’t enough my commute was draining. Worse than any commute I ever had in Dallas. I’m hoping my new job will be a nice change of pace and I won’t be complaining about my commute as it’s only about 10-15 minutes from my house. Gotta love that!
To top it off I was a bit under the weather as I had to get a tetanus booster and felt a bit off for a couple of days. But enough with the complaing because guess what? I went back to yoga! I’m still being careful with my shoulder but had a good practice today and I was just so happy to be back at my yoga studio.
With all of that my reading has been really off. I haven’t been able to settle down with one book, I’ve started and stopped several books and finally you won’t believe what I ended up reading? One Perfect Rose by Mary Jo Putney – yes, a romance novel!
A friend had given me the book and as nothing was working for me I thought why not and I ended up finishing it in a day and a half. I’ve read romance novels before so I knew what to expect but even so I was entertained. It helped me get through a bit of my reading slump and that is what counts.
So, I am feeling a bit more refreshed and ready to come back to my blog and visit with you guys. I hope you’ve all enjoyed a wonderful holiday weekend and here’s to a great week ahead.
yay! a post from iliana. this cheered me immensely. sorry things have been so hectic, but it’s nice to see you around these parts again. good luck starting the job this week.
Welcome back, Iliana! Good luck on your new job! It’s great that your work place is so near to your house; it helps to save all the time and travel allowance isn’t it. 😉
Looking forward to your review on “One Perfect Rose”. Hope you have a great week ahead, Iliana!
jenn aka the picky girl – Ah, thank you girl! Last week was just draining but I’m excited about the new job and just the change in my routine. Hopefully it’ll work out! Hope you’ve been doing great.
Melody – Thank you! I’m thrilled to be so close to home now. I think my husband is too as I’m sure he got tired of my constant complaining 🙂 Hope you had a great Easter with your family.
Nothing like a little dose of Yoga, Romance and Easy commute. WIshing you the best on your new job. Got to see “Water for Elephant” at the movie’s tonight. Pretty close to the book and great acting. Just a bit more polished for the era but still worth seeing it. Later.
Good luck in your new job!
It sounds like you had a well-deserved break. I’m glad you won’t have quite so long of a commute with your new job. Between the stress and time in the car, combined with the climbing price of gas, I’m sure you’ll be happier to be a bit closer. I keep toying with the idea of getting back on my bike and riding to work…
Wow. You’re the second person to mention tetnus boosters this month. I can’t remember the last time I had one, so I’m sure I’m due. Sigh. I really hate shots.
Hope you have a good week and good first day at your new job!!
roxane – A good mix of ingredients right? 🙂 Oh I really want to see Water for Elephants. I haven’t gotten around to reading the book either but it’s on my shelves somewhere. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Anna – Thank you. I’m getting a bit nervous – like first day of class! haha.
Les in NE – Me too! My commute was really making me miserable and well my job was just very hectic. I don’t mind busy but I could barely even eat lunch without interruptions half of the time! I’m really hoping my new job will provide me with some balance. I hate shots too and I totally didn’t expect to get the side effects. I ran a low grade fever, felt all achy and tired and my arm is still a bit sore! I was expecting a regular flu shot but I guess it is different.
I love YogaYoga, and I’m so grateful for the teacher training I received there. Glad you have an easier commute and are able to be back to yoga, Iliana!
Welcome back. Good luck with the new job. I have to say I’ve read a ton of romance novels this past year while I’ve been getting used to my new job. They keep me reading without putting too much strain on my tired brain.
Welcome back 😉 Good luck with your new job. Very nice that One Perfect Rose took you out of your reading slump, I enjoy a good romance.
jenclair – Isn’t YogaYoga the best? I swear all the teachers are great there. How awesome that this is where you got your teacher training. I’d love to do that one day.
Melanie – Thank you! And, congrats to you too on your new job. I know romance novels get such a bad reputation but I say if they are keeping you reading and entertaining you then that is all that matters. I don’t have any more on hand but I think I should have read a few others earlier this year and I may have avoided some of the reading slumps I’ve had.
bookworm – Thank you! I’m very excited about the new job so keeping my fingers crossed it goes well. It’s been ages since I read a romance and it reminded me that some of them can actually be very good. They may not be classics but hey who doesn’t love a love story 🙂
Glad you are getting out of your slump! I always find that easier, fun reads are the solution for a reading slump. Good luck with your new job!
Hooray for short commutes! I hate getting tetanus boosters. My arm is sore for a week, I get a mild fever and aches and it gets worse it seems with every time. Or maybe I just dread it more and more. Good thing it’s only every 10 years!
Glad to hear you are feeling better and adjusting to your new job. A 15 minute commute sounds wonderful. I used to have that but now commute 45-60 minutes each way for my new job. It can be pretty miserable being stuck in the car for that long!