Novels, Work, Strength Training

I have not written in a long time, because I wrote my novel! Not the one I had mentioned before, but a different one.

It started because I was writing a story about what would happen in August when I get to see Tim. Then, the story took on a life of its own, and I told the story of last summer. The whole thing, in its entirety.

I feel much, much better after writing this novel. I would not say that I've forgiven myself quite yet, but I'm getting very close to that point.

I do not know if I will publish. A lot of people would be very unhappy if I did. Also, the story is extremely personal, and if I did publish it, I would be very vulnerable. On the other hand, if I published it, I might be able to help other people who have been in similar situations. Someone else might need to hear my words.

Anyway, the story is written, but I still have to edit.

I've been writing non-stop for the past week and a half. Basically all I've been doing is working, writing, and sleeping.

I did venture out a few days ago. I stayed after work at the bar. My coworkers and I split a fishbowl. I got absolutely smashed. The cooks started buying me shots; it was great. I like how everyone stays at the bar and hangs out after work. If I weren't trying to lose weight, I would do it more often.

I saw my coworker at the gym again today. I feel like she and I would have enough in common to become friends outside of work, but we'll see.

Luckily, my friend Cathy was working at the gym when I was there. I asked her my questions about strength-training. I wasn't sure if I should start upper body again, let alone continue with lower body, since my wrists are both so stressed out from waitressing and carrying out.

Cathy told me I should do my wrist exercises from PT every day, in addition to whatever else I do at the gym. Both wrists need to be stronger. She said I should start upper body again, because it's been months since I finished PT. She also showed me a way to massage the sore parts with a foam roll, and told me that I can do the same with some ice in paper cups after particularly stressful days at work.

Since I work nights, I haven't been able to fall asleep until 4 or 5 am. Or maybe it is not a result of work, but rather because I have been thinking about last summer, which makes nighttime difficult for me. Either way, that means that I've been sleeping until 1:15 pm or so. I will try to make it to the gym at 2 pm, which should give me enough time to eat afterward before heading into work at 4 or 4:30. That will mean that Sunday will be my day off from the gym, because work starts at 3 pm on Sundays.

Monday
Wrists- 15 min
Elliptical- 15+ min
Stretching-  30 min

Tuesday
Wrists- 15 min
Full body- 60 min
Stretching- 30 min

Wednesday
Wrists- 15 min
Elliptical- 15+ min
Stretching- 30 min

Thursday
Wrists- 15 min
Lower body- 35 min
Stretching- 30 min

Friday
Wrists- 15 min
Elliptical- 15+ min
Stretching- 30 min

Saturday
Wrists- 15 min
Upper body- 25 min
Stretching- 30 min