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What's Your Most Recent NSV
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I haven't killed my husband.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I haven't killed my husband.
Resistance training, I see.30 -
I rode my bike three times this week already. (: Last year I barely got out twice the whole season. So much nicer than using the stationary.12
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RelCanonical wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I haven't killed my husband.
Resistance training, I see.
It's only been four hours so far. I'm really going to have to build up my resistance!8 -
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I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.26 -
My dawg and I have been getting pretty regular walks in, yesterday we went 2.5 miles on the beach playing with his ball and rope. He loves to get on the rope and have me spin in circles and play tug of war. Yesterdays walk was more like a full body W/O. Thought I'd be sore AF today but I'm rather fine.
I also bid a few sets of push ups, crunches, planks and body weight crunches afterwards.
Gotta find ways to stay active with all the gyms closed.11 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.11 -
Elo_getsfit wrote: »
Fitting into my martial arts uniform 😀
Looking sharp!
I can't help but notice that your other hand is in a fairly tight gripped fist. Always ready!3 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.
I did a preceptorship at a vet clinic, and assisted a spay surgery. I got super lightheaded and had to sit down and ever since then, I've been afraid I won't be able to do it. It's not so much the anxiety of having a life in my hands, more so I'm just not sure if I can handle the gory aspect of it.
It's weird though, I wasn't grossed out or anything. I was fascinated. I just found myself on the floor. I was reassured that for most people entering the field, the first couple surgeries they witness go like that, but it just added a lot of self doubt.6 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.
I did a preceptorship at a vet clinic, and assisted a spay surgery. I got super lightheaded and had to sit down and ever since then, I've been afraid I won't be able to do it. It's not so much the anxiety of having a life in my hands, more so I'm just not sure if I can handle the gory aspect of it.
It's weird though, I wasn't grossed out or anything. I was fascinated. I just found myself on the floor. I was reassured that for most people entering the field, the first couple surgeries they witness go like that, but it just added a lot of self doubt.
I would imagine that they are correct and the first few times can be a little hairy. But even if that doesn't change there are so many other avenues in animal care that you could entertain.
It's like the old saying, do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life.2 -
brittanystebbins95 wrote: »brittanystebbins95 wrote: »I've made the decision to go back to school.
I only just finished a few months ago. Don't get me wrong, I like my career as a corrections officer. I could live with it if I was working in this profession for the rest of my life.
But, that's the thing... I don't want to just pick something I can live with. I want to chase something I have a true passion for. My criminal justice degree was a panic decision. I felt backed into a corner so I just jumped into something. It was never my dream.
I guess expecting a baby has really put things into perspective for me. How can I tell my child that s/he can be anything they want and to chase their dreams if I'm too afraid to chase my own?
So, likely next spring or fall, I will be starting Pre-Veterinary. I've let the anxiety that I won't be able to handle performing surgeries hold me back, but I'm not letting that stop me anymore. I'm so thankful that I have a supportive partner that is pushing me, also.
Not sure what your anxiety stemmed from by my daughter had anxiety over doing anything where a life was in her hands. First she looked in to EMT work, then her love for animals made her look into animal care. But she again was concerned with the what ifs. I told her she had to look at it differently, what if she didn't. How many animals may suffer because she wasn't there for them? Plus there are other avenues for pet care. So she is finally looking at vet-tech schools and has been working with animals at a pet hotel service. And is truly enjoying it.
I guess I said all that to say this, never focus on the negative always focus on the positive.
I wish you all the best.
I did a preceptorship at a vet clinic, and assisted a spay surgery. I got super lightheaded and had to sit down and ever since then, I've been afraid I won't be able to do it. It's not so much the anxiety of having a life in my hands, more so I'm just not sure if I can handle the gory aspect of it.
It's weird though, I wasn't grossed out or anything. I was fascinated. I just found myself on the floor. I was reassured that for most people entering the field, the first couple surgeries they witness go like that, but it just added a lot of self doubt.
I would imagine that they are correct and the first few times can be a little hairy. But even if that doesn't change there are so many other avenues in animal care that you could entertain.
It's like the old saying, do something you love and you'll never work a day in your life.
That is true! And I've reasoned with myself that if all else fails, I could be a large animal veterinarian. It is extremely rare that they do any type of major surgery. My heart definitely lies with animals, though, and I can't wait to see where this path takes me.5 -
I have a few NSVs. 1) Two weeks at home so far and I haven't let my eating habits go completely to pot. 2) I'm finding a way to workout every day. 3) Most importantly, my wife and I have been getting along well and working hard to help our teenage son navigate his feelings about all of this. I think the lack of a regular schedule and not seeing his friends is taking a bit of a toll on him.26
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Husband bought me a shirt as a surprise. It's an XL and a little too big.
Also my preferred aesthetic is oversized t-shirts so even if I get to size small I don't think I'll be replacing most of my shirts.15 -
One week home, only one day of poor nutrition
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My yoga pants are baggy, glad I have sewing machine so size adjustments can be made rather than purchasing.14
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When I stand with my ankles together, I have a gap between my calves now! I didn't have that before.16
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We had an issue last night that ended with Boyfriend needing to go to the hospital. I couldn't go with him. But I did not make brownies, or eat everything in the fridge. I talked it out with Girlfriend and then went upstairs, took a bath, and went to bed.20
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AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »We had an issue last night that ended with Boyfriend needing to go to the hospital. I couldn't go with him. But I did not make brownies, or eat everything in the fridge. I talked it out with Girlfriend and then went upstairs, took a bath, and went to bed.
Hope BF is ok.1 -
AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »We had an issue last night that ended with Boyfriend needing to go to the hospital. I couldn't go with him. But I did not make brownies, or eat everything in the fridge. I talked it out with Girlfriend and then went upstairs, took a bath, and went to bed.
Hope BF is ok.
He is very sick, feeling very sorry for himself, and swearing never to do that stupid thing again. I thought he had the sense not to do the stupid thing in the first place, but there ya go. (sigh) He'll be okay, just miserable for the weekend, probably.
And on topic, I didn't know losing even twenty pounds would bring me so much of a feeling of serenity and competence in crisis. I can handle it. I'm able to manage, and I'm good. I'm really curious as to the changes that will occur for me as I lose the weight. Heck, maybe when I get all the way down to goal I won't clinically have an anxiety disorder any more. (That would be nice!) And I also didn't realize that there would be substantial mental health changes as well as physical changes.
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