adulting, work, and book club

My life is once again filled to the brim with work and basic household chores, making it harder to find time for blogging or my favorite leisure activities. On my 21 for 2021 list, I marked February as the month to spend 21 minutes a day doing something I enjoy. Unfortunately it hasn't exactly happened that way. Does sleeping or walking count?? I still like the idea of consciously taking time out of each day for a favorite activity. Maybe I'll have to make more of an effort in a different month. I am happy to report better success (so far 🤞) with other items on my 21 for 2021 list. Making notes and reminders in my planner has helped, and after a while habits start forming and it becomes routine. Amazingly, practicing self-control and discipline in one area has a positive effect in other areas that need it. Because I'm making a point of walking most days right after work, I can also remember to prep for work the next day, floss, and go to bed on time. Adulting is hard, people! 

Speaking of work, it's been much the same as my last post. There's not the same camaraderie I had at my old workplace and overall, it's "just a job." There's not really anything worth complaining about, but also nothing thrilling. I'm still being trained, which is a bore, so maybe I'll enjoy it more when I'm on my own. I'm also hoping once I get in the IV room things will improve. I survived my first weekend (barely). Going in to work at 2:30 pm always has a depressing effect on me. I was finally getting used to the people on first shift, and second shift was a whole new crew I didn't know. Friendly people are in the minority and I felt out of place and stranded. It was a  L O N G  8.5 hours. Another tech who started the same week as I abruptly resigned today. His last day at work he said something to me about it being a dark, negative place. He was also struggling to catch on to things. Some people aren't very patient with those who have a harder time. I'll say it again - starting a new job is no fun. 

We had our book club meeting this week and discussed Before We Were Yours. There were some questions in the back of the book specifically for book clubs, so that helped promote an interesting discussion. It was fun to get together and exchange opinions! Our new book is Flowers for Algernon, chosen by Dani. I'm excited to read a book that wasn't chosen by me! Although I have read this one, it's been a long time and I can't remember all the details.