Hey there!

I've gotten my post office situation all cleared up (at least that's what they tell me). So far, so good. I've been receiving all my mail in a timely fashion. Thanks for being patient.

I've been a little delinquent in updating my journal. Sorry. I've been putting in awfully long hours at work ... seven days a week for the past six weeks. I don't know how much more I can take. By the time I get home from work and then training, I'm exhausted ... and it's late. My boss assured me that it would get better. I'm still waiting.

My training is going GREAT!!!! I think I mentioned I got a new trainer. So far so good. He has me on a negative workout for this month. In and out of the gym within an hour. In addition to doing a negative work, it's also a cardio workout. The workouts are extremely intense. I really felt it today. I was so sick to my stomach. Part of me wanted to give up (boy, I never thought I would feel that way). But as soon as that "give up" feeling came, I shook it off, recomposed myself and got through it with the help of my trainer. There's just something about him. I don't want him to be disappointed in me. But, more importantly, I'm not a quitter. I really can't thank him enough. Last time I did a negative workout, I saw great gains in strength and size. Let's see what happens this time!!!!

My "count-up" section will be started again pretty soon. I hope you get a chance to follow and track me in my progress. I really appreciated all the feedback I got last time.

Well, it's time to get some shut eye. Take care,

Tina