Balance

Today was the last day of my teaching gig at work.  Thankfully, I’m back on my regular shift tomorrow and its Friday. 

Thanks to everyone who sent well-wishes.  I’m not quite sure if I have a cold, flu, or just a nasty sinus infection.  Whatever it is, it seems to be moving pretty quickly.  Yesterday I was absolutely miserable.  Today, I’m feeling a tad better. ^[1]The libido and my appetite are returning with a vengeance.   Still coughing/sneezing a bit but feeling better overall.  I’m hoping tomorrow I’ll be almost good as new again.  Of course, it didn’t help having to get up early all this week to teach class.  I could have at least lost some weight but didn’t lose even 1 pound.  Damn it!

I haven’t been to the gym once this week.  I feel fat even though I know I’m not (Missing the gym always makes me feel guilty, like a hooker in church).  There is always next week I guess.  The break might be a good thing.  I’m wondering if pushing myself so hard at the gym contributed to my abrupt snot fest. ^[2]That or too much naughtiness at bb’s 

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I got an interesting job offer this week.  It would be a short-term gig and my current employment would continue uninterrupted.   I know that sounds confusing.  "Lemme esplain."  There is a clause in our MOU that would allow me to become a Union Rep. for the Union (not for my individual chapter) for 3 months.  I would actually represent my department and 2 others.  It would be a very good experience for me.  The possible down side would be problems transitioning back into my current position.  My current rep. says it is all covered but I know how sneaky the management team is within my dept.  I could envision them trying to force me out of my seniority.  If I can’t get an iron-clad written agreement from the City DHR people, I won’t take it. 

The upside is I would learn a lot more about the inner workings of my Union, by-laws, labor laws, etc.  It would give me an incredible advantage when I came back as a Steward for my local chapter.  I would also be a 9 to 5’er for the duration.  I’m not too excited about getting up that early however, I could flex my hours to come in a tad later. It is still all very iffy at the moment but I’m curious to see how it will work out.