weeks that have wings

My second week at a whole new job has just flown by, and tomorrow is Friday (TGIF). Seriously, I know that's a cliche, but if there are weeks that have wings, this week was one of them. I'm incredibly busy having come from being in a suspended state of complete lack of schedule. It's both a relief and a shock to my system.

As for the job, the second week has been a good one. I really like it where I now work and feel I've been there much longer than I have - which I view as a good sign. Most importantly, I really like the people. And even more important than that (is there a more important than a most important?), I like my boss. I hope to stay and I hope in a year's time, this new job will be 'old hat' for me.

As for my workouts, I did finally hit the gym on Tuesday. It was raining which caused difficulty with carrying a gym bag and clothes and I was distracted by things I didn't foresee. For one thing, the 'day' lockers (which cost $.50 to use) need tokens and the only way to buy tokens is with dollar bills. I figured I'd need change, so I had quarters out my wahoozit but not a single bill on me. Fortunately, the gym towel attendant (don't know the title of her exact position) very sweetly gave me a token ("...since it's your first time here and all.") I would have hugged her had there not been a desk between us.

Another kink was simply finding all the equipment and figuring out my routine...didn't take long. I then worked my legs (with weights), did over 500 jump rope rotations and worked my flabby abs - and I do mean FLABBY. My goal is to now perform 400 crunches every time I'm at the gym (at least 3 times a week if not 4!).

As for the rest of my week, it's been stair stepping (ouch) and long power walks. Tonight, I power walked into the village, ate dinner and power walked back. Once I get my gym routine (and getting up early) down, I plan to workout four days as week in the morning and power walk/run/stair step in the evenings. Oh, and as I use to do when working - night ride one night a week!

Speaking of riding, 100 miles await me on Saturday. Well, 104 but who's counting. I've already warned Herb that I'm likely to be a little lacking in the fast pace department. When my routine is off, my riding is too. Even still, I can't wait! Another century and this one I'll ride knowing I have a new career. It will kinda be a celebration ride!

On Sunday, I ride with Joannie. We're hitting some dirt somewhere and making a day of it. Can't wait for that, either. Then I can blog with a little more gusto! I've been remiss this week but mostly because I just haven't had time and have been hitting the hay earlier than normal. This won't last, my routine will settle and I'll be back to my usual self (well, somewhat).