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Posted by broken on May 19, 2005, at 15:03:35
My posting time here has all but disappeared, not that I posted alot anyway..
I go to the gym now... It was for 30 minutes, then an hour, and then I started to see results, that screwed me. A guy here at work said, "Are you working out? Your arms and chest are quite a bit bigger than the last time we talked." I beamed I am sure.. That reinforced my desire, and when the first female said the same thing, it sealed it. Now I enjoy working out 1 1/2 - 2hrs every evening. Amazing how when the ego is stroked a little, the motivation increases 10 fold huh? Especially comimg from someone who has always taken great pride in the fact that as long as he is pleasing himself, he isn't worried about other's opinions.
I play guitar.. I have since I was 6 and my grandfather gave me my first one. I have never been able to work with other people when I was writing music, because I couldn't make them understand what I wanted. So, I bought a digital 4 track studio set-up recently, and a nice little programable drum machine, and can finally do it all myself, without any help.I leave home at 6 am, work till 6pm, workout, and arrive home at 8 - 8:30 pm. Play with my kids a bit before their bedtime, chat with my wife till she goes to bed around 10, then usually work on some music for a bit, hit the net for a while and it's 12 - 1am. Go to bed and do it again the next day.
Can we add hours to the day somehow? So much more that I want to do, and no time left to do it.Anyway, I've applied for another job, and it's looking really good. It's swing shift, but, it's also 4 days on, 4 days off... Throw in some vacation time, and I'll see 12 days off in a row. So yes, I'll be working nights one set of 4, and days the next set of 4, but it should let me have more time to do things. Why am I typing this out? Eh, just sharing I guess... My Pdoc isn't thrilled, he says the swingshift will be harder on me than I think.. but I think only getting 4-5 hours of sleep a night is worse..
Wish me luck please!Chris
Posted by partlycloudy on May 19, 2005, at 15:09:02
In reply to Not enough time anymore..., posted by broken on May 19, 2005, at 15:03:35
Fingers crossed for you on that new job! I agree that exercise and seeing (and even more, getting positive feedback on) results is a great motivator. It makes a big difference to my energy levels and moods.
Nice to see your post, Chris.
pc
Posted by sunny10 on May 19, 2005, at 15:32:51
In reply to Re: Not enough time anymore... » broken, posted by partlycloudy on May 19, 2005, at 15:09:02
and, speaking of time... I gotta run!!
Good to hear you sounding so well !!!
Posted by Damos on May 19, 2005, at 16:49:32
In reply to Not enough time anymore..., posted by broken on May 19, 2005, at 15:03:35
Hi Chris,
Good luck with going nites, it can take a while for the body to get used to it - especially the changing back and forth. Sounds like you're doing okay. Happy for you mate. All the best.
Posted by Dinah on May 19, 2005, at 19:22:53
In reply to Not enough time anymore..., posted by broken on May 19, 2005, at 15:03:35
I'm glad you're feeling better. Make sure you don't exhaust yourself too much to be with the little ones with that shift work. :)
Posted by broken on May 20, 2005, at 8:29:05
In reply to Good for you! » broken, posted by Dinah on May 19, 2005, at 19:22:53
Really appreciate the support :)
I've spent the last 10 1/2 years managing the group of people I will be working with, so it might be an entertaining first few weeks, IF I get the job, ofcourse.
But again, a big thankyou to you all for the support, it means alot :)
Posted by TamaraJ on May 26, 2005, at 14:25:44
In reply to Re: Good for you! - Thanks all, posted by broken on May 20, 2005, at 8:29:05
Hey Chris,
Any news on the new job?
I wanted to say that I can so relate to the workout "obsession". There was a time in my life when I worked out for about 2 - 2.5 hours a day, every day of the week. I was so obsessed that when I went back to school to do a short program of six months, I got certified so I could teach aerobics. That way I could still work out, but would be making money to pay my rent and stuff. It can be addictive, that's for sure. I need to get back into it.
And, I envy you being able to play guitar. I have wanted to learn to play guitar for a number of years, and intend to take lessons in the very near future. Being able to make music is its own antidepressant at times.
Take care. I'm glad things are going so well for you.
Tamara
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