February frenzy

It's been an entire month since I've posted. All of my friends who have blogs are just as busy as I am. I can't imagine where you all find the time when I just can't!

I think of all of you often...I hope you know that. I don't want you to forget me. Selfish? maybe, but that's why I'm here now. .

What to say?

sighhh...

I'm well. My family is well.

The changes at school have been a challenge. I stepped forward and found myself "promoted". Now, this was not forced upon me. I made the decision to accept the challenge. I took the tests. Sat before the panel. Endured the interviews. I thought it was a door opening...a good solution for my dilemma.

I'm a bit disheartened. The changes haven't been what I thought they would be. At the same moment I was offered the job, I learned my pay wouldn't be what I'd expected. Somehow, I was misinformed about how the change in position would affect my pay. I guess it shouldn't matter so much but I thought it would make life a bit easier. Take the edge off? I thought we'd finally be able to save some for travel. Or a rainy day. Or something.......

I'm in a position with a lot more responsibility and questioning if it's worth it. The stress level is high. This job is insane. So many little details to learn (with absolutely NO training) and so many people depending on me. I've worked at this school since the day it opened. I knew everything about my job. I was comfortable and confident and I never took home the stress of the day no matter what kind of day it was. Now, I've simply moved to another desk and suddenly I'm starting all over. I feel like the new girl, only I'm not. I'm managing the office while training the others with nobody there to train ME. I feel out of control and overwhelmed. Howver, it HAS been just over a month. The staff is very appreciative and I still have the comfort of familiarity. I know in the grand scheme of things, this isn't important. I'll survive. Hopefully, it'll get better over time.

I just don't feel like there are enough hours in the day. Does anybody else feel this way? I just can't fit it all in. Work. Chores. Fun. Relaxation. Can't do it all...

How do YOU fit it all in?