Best Laid Plans

Just when I had my whole month of December mapped out....

....I got a call for a second interview!

The second interview last Tuesday turned out to be a job offer, and I started last Wednesday.  I'm trying to keep my excitement in check because at the moment it is only a one month contract (but there is a possibility that it could extend for a full year depending on a few things).  For now, I'm just trying to enjoy it, learn as much as I can, and hope for the best.  The work is right up my alley and without giving too much away, I'm very excited about the project I'm working on.

As I get used to a new job, I'm also getting used to a new routine.  Starting things off on the right foot, I ran Wednesday and Thursday morning last week and this morning before the sun was up.  Today I also went for a post-work walk with the Cookie.  I've been packing healthy lunches, planning ahead for dinner and getting to bed early. It is a big change from my old job where I worked from home and set my own schedule, but I'm a person that thrives on structure so I think it will work well for me if I can keep a positive attitude about it.  It will get easier to get up when the alarm goes off in the dark, right?