July 5th, 2009

     157.  Still moving in the right direction.  Wish it wasn't so darned slow.  But if I cut my calories too severely or eliminated my Free Day, I don't think I could stick with the program for long.  Already, I get a little hungry before dinner.  And that is usually the time I may mess up and eat too much or grab something outside of my plan.  Better to keep plodding along than rush headlong into chaos!

     The group ride with the scooter club went well.  Saw some pretty country.  They rode faster than I normally do.  After all this time I still need to work on shifting smoothly!  It has been fun this summer, though.  I feel more comfortable riding this year than the past two.  Not nearly as nervous or clumsy-feeling, though I still practise caution, yes sir.

     My boss at work told me he thought I should prepare for increasing my leadership.  He thinks I could do a job like his and mentioned that some people higher up in the company will be retiring in the next two years.  A lot of positions could be opening and he wants me to try moving up!  I was flattered and pleased.  But I also feel trepidation.  It doesn't seem right to pass up opportunity, but I really don't want to take on any added stress.  There goes my no-think-about-it job!  Wish I had the funds to retire now!!