Just a bit past halfway through January. A little beyond the halfway mark of the work week. The start of the long stretch between federal holidays. Now feels like a good time for an update. Just a check-in to see “how’s it going?”

Sydney and I are still together, which is nice. Co-habitating has its challenges, for sure, but we are rational, grown-up adult people. There are upsides also. The good outweighs the struggle. Like, for instance, Brooksie is here all the time!

I did make some resolutions for the new year. Most went right out the window (as they do), but I’m still going strong with 100 pushups a day. Modified. *ahem* occasionally, I’ve had to do make-up pushups. Since I make the rules, I’ll allow it. 🙂

Budgeting and saving are right on track. I’m reluctant to get too detailed. Financial information is sensitive. I will say I’m not starting a “go fund me” for groceries (yet).

Speaking of money, it’s tax time! Hooray! I, like all poor people, love tax time. Our reward for being employed by someone else is easy-to-do taxes and a little financial windfall. Maybe it’s big ol’ t.v. time? Or down payment on a car time? Mine is put a dent in a credit card balance. The super slam was expensive, y’all. It wasn’t just physical endurance.

Work is going very well. The business is stable. I’ve started a new position. I drive the forklift now. It’s not as good training-wise, but it’s a lot more fun.

Training has been slow. Winter GRIT is more than halfway over, and I’m not even up to 100 miles yet. Let’s blame the polar vortex. Sub zero temperatures, snow, and ice. I’m not ashamed of my reduced running schedule. I still managed to get out there a bit. I even did a little challenge for my friends. I challenged them to make snow angels. A few people did! It was wonderful!

I’m looking forward to better weather, more dog walks, easier work schedules, and some winter racing.