First of all, I took at look at my views for my posts. I actually never have, but with the redesign of Blogger it was easier. Two notes: I have a lot more readers than I realized. Thank you to everyone who has followed my journey. On the other hand, barely anyone read last week. I posted on Sunday, aka September 11th, and I think it got lost in the other posts about that day. So if you missed it, you are welcome to go back and catch up.
Now back to your regularly scheduled blog. It was a long week, but definitely interesting. My usually scheduled workload, with a training workshop (where I was assisting, not attending) and a crisis (the first one I've worked at) thrown in. It was an interesting mix of work, because at my schools I really feel that I have grown into my job and am feeling more empowered, while at the same time I played second banana, if you will, in areas that were new experiences. I was thankful for my sidekick status when it came up, because I still have so much to learn this year.
In other news, I found ways to focus on myself and not just work. Since I moved here I found a home away from home, the First Unitarian Church of Dallas, and on Monday I got up the nerves to join the Kindred Voices choir. It was a wonderful evening- although I am a bit out of practice, and the choir was more demanding than I expected, it was invigorating and inspiring hour, and the members are fun and welcoming.
Around the same time, I decided I needed some more rejuvenation, and spent Saturday morning changing up my hair. It's superficial, but I was rushing from location to location and ignoring myself, and spending the time on my appearance has made me feel so much better. While it's so easy to throw yourself together in the morning and rush to work, I am looking forward to doing it with more confidence.
Speaking of rushing around (and confidence), all of this craziness, combined with bringing lunches and having light dinners (mostly due to just being tired and not having a big appetite) has led to something that I suspected could be going on but was confirmed today- I am losing weight! I'm not sure I recommend what I call the Internship Diet, because I do need to eat more at night, but at the same time I am proud of myself for not running to drive thrus after work and keeping my vices to things I can mostly keep healthy (thank you, Pinkberry). I went shopping today and bought food that would help me keep up the positive habits I am falling into while ensuring I have good options when I am tired after work. I think this is the largest amount of weight I have ever lost in one span and I really want to keep up the momentum.
Next week I get lots of time with friends, and I am excited. Besides choir practice, there is a game night and potluck with the church's young adults over the weekend. In addition, I am joining two of my favorite friends from undergrad at a concert Thursday, and a new group of friends at another concert Saturday. I am gaining a good balance between work and fun- I just hope it's the right balance! :)
One final element to wrap this all up. While I am finding myself in all of this, I hope that soon people begin to find me. As my close friends and family know, I can come across in different ways depending on my comfort level and the situation, and it seems that while I am not particularly in my shell, most people don't know the "real me" yet. This came to my attention Friday, in a conversation with my fellow interns, when I referred to my personality and implied that it was silly or hyper and I got a very strange look. They haven't seen so much of who I am yet- neither have most of my new friends in town. I, of course, probably don't know them yet either. I look forward to what comes next, and surprising them with who I am :)
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