I love being able to look out my windows at night and see the city. From where I am on the couch, I have a perfect view of the dome of the capitol building and I can also see a big American flag flying in the wind (the flag is properly lit of course). Downtown is really starting to feel like home to me. I’m starting to remember the order of the street names (after a certain point, they’re no longer numbered but are named after other states) and can find my way around pretty well. I feel much more settled here than I remember feeling in my last apartment, and I was there for 3 years.

Another good workout tonight … although I did get a little cranky at the end because I was tired and the things she had me doing were hard. As an example, I held a 10 lb medicine ball over my head while doing squats. That ball got heavy. I think it grew while I held it. LOL We always work on abs as the last thing before stretching … today she had me down on all fours, lifting opposite arms and legs. Fine, except she kept getting her directions mixed up, and I just wanted to be done! But I survived to whine about it.

Speaking of whining, I have a fun-filled day ahead of me tomorrow … my annual at the doctor’s office in the morning, followed by my annual review at work at 2 p.m. I have the hard copy of my review already and I think the score is the highest it’s ever been. I was pleased. Now, will I be pleased with the size of my salary increase???? Stay tuned …