Welcome to this week’s Sunday Post. This feature is brought to you by The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, so swing by after you are done here and get the full list of participants!
- [13 Aug] #SundayPost: August 13th
- [15 Aug] Fun House by Lani Lynn Vale ★★★★
- [17 Aug] Son of a Gun by Jay Crownover ★★★★

- Shadow Dance by Christine Feehan
Yeah, I got nothin’
Well, I started the new job this week. It was difficult. Starting at a new place is hard because you don’t know the building, the people, the “rules”. Of course, within 5 minutes of arriving, I tripped and fell. I feel this is very on brand for me. Thankfully, I was early so there weren’t a WHOLE lot of people to witness it. I still don’t have a keycard to access the building, my office at the middle school had literally nothing in it (no desk, no chair), my office at the high school is in the conference room, so meetings happen all day long, and I just feel very lonely. But, it was just the first week, so I am trying to hang in there.
We had no dog escapes this week!! This is a huge win. Also, they are adjusting pretty well to me being gone all day (I mean, Calleigh and Ranger are used to it, but it was new for Sammy and Dean). We initially had a few potty accidents, but by Friday there were none.
My stomach pain has returned. I really think it is stress. When it first happened, it was the day after my portfolio and thesis defense. This week (and last week) have been very stressful. I did a televisit with my doc and the instructions were to “reduce stress” and “exercise”. I know I need to exercise. My weight is back up to the highest its been. But, if I could reduce stress, I would have already done it. Right now, between the poison ivy, the stomach pain, and the fall on Monday, exercise has not really been an option. I know I need to start small-I’m in my mid 40’s now. Oh, and my blood pressure was high-its never been high! Clearly I need to get my body right.
So, whats new with you this week? Did you read any of the same books I did? Did you find any great book deals I need to grab ASAP? Let me know in the comments!

So sorry to hear of your fall – it’s always horrible when that happens. Apart from the indignity, you’re always so shaken up after it happens. I hope the coming week gives you a better chance to relax and you get to know your way around a bit more, which will be less stressful:)). Take care!
Reducing stress IS hard because we can’t just magically turn it off! And starting a new job is super stressful. I hope this week goes well for you and everything gets smoother. Yay for no dog escapes! ::)
yay I was worried how the dogs would do. Well that first week is over and you know how it is so this week can be better. I hope it goes smoothly.
Hope your 2nd week at your new job improves and hope you feel better! At least the dogs didn’t escape this week!
I hope things get more comfortable on your job in the next few weeks. And stress can make a big impact on your health. I find myself clenching my jaw in my sleep and get a stomach ache every day at work.
Fingers crossed this week is a better one and you can start to settle into a routine. Reducing stress… sounds simple but sometimes it’s just unavoidable!
I hope this week is easier for you. Reducing stress isn’t like a switch you can turn off. I know that for me at least, walking and listening to an audiobook help particularly when anxiety is in the mix. Yay on no doggie escapes!