Note to Blueshirts

Hello, Blueshirts:

It is definitely a time of transition and I am feeling it in many ways.

The kids all went back to school this week. Emma started kindergarten and so my morning routines have taken a big jolt. I am now involved in taking both Emma and Zoe to school a couple of days a week. Unfortunately, school for them doesn't start until 9:15am and I am taking a bus to work now. There is a 9:30 bus, but it means I don't get to the office until 10:00 on those days. Although I've cleared all of this with my supervisor, I can tell there is some resistance to the idea. So I am definitely feeling some extra stress with this change.

I also have not really adjusted to my new office space at work. I have a nicer office than before, but one that is more isolated in location. I am slowly beginning to realize how much I have relied on others stopping by to give me some socialization during the work day. That simply isn't happening now. So I am feeling a bit lonely at the office and need to figure out how to be proactive about reaching out.

I have had a good week for sobriety. No acting out last weekend or so far this week.