Going Against the Grain Still: I Mean Business

News Flash! Strawberry is entering the working world and bringing home some bacon!

I found this beauty on Amazon. I love it but will not purchase it! I just want to look at it.

I’ve been working for free for a long time, but Uncle Sam has been missing the pennies I earn. So now I really have to be organized or the 14 pounds I’ve lost will be totally sabotaged. I gain when I get busy and work long hours and don’t plan. Two years ago I worked at a woman’s 30 minute workout place (Curves). I loved working there but I didn’t lose any long-term weight (and I didn't save any money!). I would work out on the circuit with the ladies but work kept getting in the way, darn-it. The phones would ring, potential customers would walk in, you know...that sort of work. Plus I didn’t plan for those times when I expected to go home but the person on the next shift called in sick. I would run over to the fast food joint down the street and eat finger food in between ladies coming in to exercise. I’m sure the smell of chicken nuggets didn’t help their workout either! This time will be different. I am a new working strawberry. I even made a list….quit laughing….I did!

The night before I picked out my clothes and hung them in the bathroom with earrings and make-up out on the counter. The coffee pot is filled and programmed to start brewing at 7:00 a.m. My lunch is planned and ready to be assembled in the morning.

7 a.m.- snore- - wake-up and no snooze button; take medicine; shower. Drink coffee. Not necessarily in this order.

8 a.m.- eat breakfast (already planned and ready to make in the morning); finish packing lunch (yes! I’m organized); remember to leave for work at 8:54 a.m. I can get distracted with blogging and squirrels and birds and ….

So this is what organized looks like! It really feels good. I feel empowered and in control. Yes, knowing my life, there WILL BE some sort of distraction or something to sidetrack me. It happens, but I know I’ll be dressed and my tummy will be taken care of. Here is a photo diary to prove I mean business!