Progress

Well, we are five days into 2010 and so far I've learned a few things...one is that as I've been filling out an application for a reporter position with the Tampa Tribune I've been getting the aching feeling in the pit of my stomach that I'm not cut out for that kind of job.

The idea of having that kind of job after finishing my degree brings feelings of validation, but what happens when those feelings subside after a few months of cranking out stories for the paper? So while I'm still not sure whether I want to free-lance write or work in house for a magazine, I get the feeling I'm not going to be looking at general assignment reporter jobs anymore.

On another note, in regard to getting in shape, I've started to cut back on calories and fatty/sugary foods and I'm already noticing a difference in the way I feel. Maybe it's just a mental thing, but I feel lighter and slimmer just from cutting back. Today is going to be my first day back at the gym after mainly focusing on yoga ball toning in my room for the past few weeks.

 I'm not going to push myself incredibly hard today, but I do plan on burning a nice chunk of calories. My goal right now is to make the gym more of a routine than it's been. I need to pick at least three days out of the week to work out there and a fourth day where I'll do some kind of outdoor cardio.