Reflection Time

 This past week was my first week working at Subway.  I like the fact that the hiring manager and the store manager that I did my training under are very friendly, kind, and passionate about what they do.  I learned a bit about businesses that I didn't know before/or realize.  For example, if the business is down at a store, they are likely to cut back hours or transfer the employees to other stores.  Also - didn't realize until recently that money that is made either through business or commission is important for payroll. I also do enjoy the fast pace that Subway has during the shifts - it is constant with making subs, cash register, customer service, keeping the place clean (I was stoked that they actually have to-do lists!), and stock.

In the meantime, I am trying to get into the habit of going to the gym consistently... even if I don't want to walk 2 miles to the gym from my house... (although I am a fairly motivated person and I love the feeling I get after I work out).  I am also hoping to be able to run for long periods of time (I really want to push through running without fear of my asthma flaring up holding me back), utilize yoga into my workouts (before and after main workout), and become more toned.  Right now, I have a Pinterest board dedicated to yoga - so I hope to keep learning more about poses and which ones that help my body with movement... (Maybe pick up some grace in my life with yoga but who am I kidding - I fell the other day walking and constantly run into things)

Also, another goal of mine is to learn to budget in a way that works for me... I have heard different things about opening savings account (1+), balancing my finances (or balancing a checkbook - but I have used Excel before), and living as if I have very little money.  I like all of these ideas but I need to utilize what is best for me to do. I like to think I am on the frugal side - especially with my hygiene stuff, medicine + supplements, and foodstuff.  However, I do tend to spend more on shoes (and for good reason - haha) and have gotten into the habit of eating out/lazily - so I do need to stick with good... So my goal for next month is to have a running Excel sheet for expenses and to monitor what is in my bank account more closely.

Also, my parents are having the floors redone, so I will have the opportunity to learn New Britain and fingers crossed to visit CCSU tomorrow :).