Not so Much Grading

Greetings:

It's almost 2am.    First day back to work after a fun weekend and I already screwed up my sleep schedule.     I was wiped out when I got home from work around 5pm and I think I made it until about 6pm before I had to lay down.    I woke up at 11pm.   Good news is that I basically finished grading for two more classes.   I only have one more class to finish grading tomorrow.    I still have all of their unit plans to review so I'll do that all day tomorrow.  

The weekend was quite fun.   I took off earlier than I expected from work on Friday and stopped in Cedar Falls for a few hours.   Saw Alissa's new home.    Celebrated Cinco de Mayo.    Got my 2nd wind when we got to Waukon and went on a walk with Mom at night.   We got up on Saturday and went to Decorah.    I admit I was a bit nervous as I was afraid I'd feel as awful as I did a few years ago after completing a 5K in Waukon.    It was enjoyable and I finished it in an hour.   It's nice to have a completion time in mind so I can shave time off the next one.   And I want to start jogging 5Ks in the future too so that'll help my time.    We played tennis afterwards and that was fun.   That is becoming easier for me too in terms of moving around more quickly.  

We went to a couple graduation parties.    I felt a bit out of place at the first one as I barely know Andy's wife and his step kids.   The party in New Albin was fun though since there was quite a bit of family at it.    I got more compliments than I was expecting and apparently I look a bit different.  

So speaking of the weight loss...my weight has been stable for about a month and that worries me for my upcoming appointment.   My body is still changing though and I've dropped quite a few clothing sizes recently.    So hopefully my body composition readings keep me in good standing with the doctor.    My extra skin in my abdominal area is making the attempt to job unpleasant though.    I need to find some garments that hold all that still when I'm moving a bunch.  

I was supposed to get my blood drawn today since I chickened out last Thursday.   I left work too late and didn't get to the lab in time.   I thought they were open until 5pm but nope, they closed at 4pm.  I got there at 4:10pm.   I'll be honest that part of me wasn't too sad about it but I have to get it done tomorrow or it won't be ready for my doctor's appointment next week.  

Yesterday (Sunday), Dan and I went on our first bike ride together.   It was fun but shorter than I anticipated.    We went a total of 5 miles.    I could tell he was getting pretty tired so gave him the option for us to turn around and he took it.    The bike path by my apartment is really nice and we went west on it for the little trip.     Not sure when we'll do it again since he's currently not feeling well.   My bike rode amazingly.   His bike needs some work and his tires need to be inflated better.  

I supposed I should try to sleep so I get up at a decent time in the morning so I can start working on time.   I am going to work from home to save gas money.     I am technically "off" from ISU this week so it shouldn't matter that I don't come into the actual office.    Plus I'll be more likely to get to my blood draw in the appropriate time frame.

Until next time!