Friday 9/3

Something strange happened today. Something that I haven't experienced in about 18 months. I got up extra early and went to WORK! I substituted in one of my friend's classrooms at the high school in town. The girls and I had to wake up and get out of the house earlier than normal. I had a good day and it felt so good to be back at the high school again. When I checked into the office, the secretary commented on how it's been a long time since I've subbed. I used to sub very frequently at the high school until I was hired to be a counselor. I told her to spread the word if anyone needs a sub keep me in mind, I could really use the work. She said she would be adding me back to her "favorites" list for subs and she would hope to see me again soon. So I'm excited about that. She even mentioned it again, when I returned the keys. :)

My muscles were so sore yesterday. I think I've been over training or something. I workout hard and do get sore from time to time but yesterday was intense. Every muscle in my body ached to move and to touch. I was just plain worn out. I didn't exercise today. I needed the day off. It was so hot here today too. When I got home from picking up the girls, I turned on a movie and took a nap. It was much needed. My legs were tired and sore this afternoon, which was odd because I woke up feeling great.

I noticed a few people at the high school have lost a lot of weight since I seen them last. One lady, I seen several times at the gym this summer. She looks a minimum of 50 lbs lighter than the last time I saw her. I'm wondering if she had some type of weight loss surgery because it's such an extreme difference. Her skin and face look different too. I'm so glad I'm young and have been so successful at losing the weight. It truly is a blessing.

Another thing I noticed today was the number of overweight students. There were so many, more than I remember. Is it possible to have changed that much since I last worked? Or am I just noticing them more now because I'm so weight conscious? One student was complaining about being tired and having to walk **so far** after school, it's probably a mile. I shared about my journey and said, you know the funny thing is before I started working out, I was always tired. Mentally exhausted and didn't want to do anything. The last thing I would want to do was exercise. But exercise has changed my life so much, I have energy to do things, I'm no longer mentally exhausted. Sure my body gets tired from time to time (probably because I over train) but I have energy to do things I never had before. The students could not believe that I lost as much weight as I said I did. It's kinda funny. Some of the kids that I subbed for today were seniors, I remember subbing for them when they were in junior high. They've all grown and changed it is really neat to see.

Oh and I got a rejection letter regarding the interview I went on earlier in the week. It sucks to be rejected for something I am so over qualified to do, but I know it was probably for the best.