Jun 28, 2012

Three Things Thursday

1. This has been a hectic/stressful week at work. We had inventory this week and everything that could have gone wrong did.  Not to mention, that the warehouse manager is retiring this week so that made things even more chaotic.  I had to learn how to do the inventory in a day which is something that he has been doing for the last 25 plus years.  I am looking forward to the weekend because I need a break. If I am going to be tired, I prefer to be exhausted from running not from working! I'm not planning on going postal or anything like that but I am just more tired than usual this week.
2. I spoke to my Dad on Tuesday and he is due for his scan next Thursday. I always get really nervous when he goes for his scans because I want to hear that the cancer is gone!  The last scan he had six months ago showed that the cancer didn't get better or worse.  This is not bad news but not the news that I wanted to hear. Please keep my Dad in your prayers and pray for a positive outcome.
3.  The Brooks Pureflows did not do it for me!  My calves were really sore after I ran in them and they made for a very uncomfortable run.  They also run small and I had to go a size up and they felt huge on my feet. I am back in my Nike's but my next attempt at new shoes is probably going to be the Mizuno Wave Rider 15's


or the Brooks Glycerin 10. 

Do you have a stressful job? 
My job is pretty decent for the most part. I am definitely grateful to have a job but this week was just crazier than usual!

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  1. my job is pretty stress-free for the most part too, but we definitely have some occasional rounds of stress that make me go crazy. hope it gets better!!

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    1. Things should be back to normal next week but I cannot wait until Friday!

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  2. I'm with you, but my relief doesn't come until end of July. And that includes a full weekend of work (it's a system upgrade project) too! I'm traveling as I type and just plain wiped out.

    But I love what I'm doing, so hate to complain :)

    Must be in the air....

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    1. I am glad I am not alone! My job is pretty stress free most of the time but this week has just been crazy! TGIF!

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  3. I am keeping your dad in my thoughts! Cancer is an ugly beast. I wish I could punch it in the face. It makes me so angry when I hear about people who are fighting it. Think positive thoughts!

    My job isn't too stressful. I hang out with/teach high school kids all day and they love me. I'm done work by 2:30. I have summers, spring break, holidays, and weekends off. Can't complain!

    Can't wait to hear what you think of the Mizunos after you try them!

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    1. I have a lot of respect for teachers no matter the age of the students they teach! You look like a high school student yourself! The holidays and summer off must be nice!! I am hoping to pick up some new shoes to try this weekend so I will let you know how it goes!

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  4. I totally agree with you about preferring being tired from running to being tired from work. My job (I am a librarian) is stressful only when we have difficult patrons. Customer service can be hard when people aren't nice!

    Fingers crossed for good news for your dad!!

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    1. Customer service is a big part of my job too and I agree it can be difficult! Thank you for the well wishes for my Dad! Glad to see you back on the road again!

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  5. will keep your dad in our prayers for sure
    hope all goes well!

    sorry about the pure flow...:(

    My job was stressful so I know how it is...
    now it is also stressful but for different reasons!!! :)

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    1. Thank You Caroline for keeping my Dad in your prayers. Pure Flows did not do it for me :( I think your responsibilities are more stressful than mine. I give you lots of credit for what you do!

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  6. So sorry work is stressing you out. BTDT and it blows.
    All the best thoughts going put for your dad. I hope you love the Mizunos!

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    1. Thank you for the well wishes for my Dad! I just went to REI and bought my Mizunos and will take them on a short run this weekend!!

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  7. I'm waiting on my new Wave Riders to come in the mail soon. Thoughts and prayers as you Dad goes for his next scan. Sorry that work has been so hectic. I can't believe you only had one day to learn all the inventory information.

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    1. Thank you for keeping my Dad in your thoughts and prayers. I always get really nervous when he goes for the scans so I can just imagine how hard it must be for him. I bought my new Mizunos so I am anxious to try them out now!

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  8. Thinking about your dad, I hope his scan on Tuesday shows that the cancer is shrinking away or gone!!

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    1. Thank you Katherine! I am hoping for the best as well!!

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  9. (and thinking about you too of course!!)

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