Apologies for not updating this sooner. Between getting back to work and getting my life back in order, it's been tough to remember to update my blog.

Some new things that's happened. SW Chris purchased an online class for me, to help me organize my debt and get back on track towards financial equilibrium. So far I've finished the first group of classes, and probably would have had more done if I didn't lose my internet this weekend. My cat managed to hit the power button on my surge protector, causing my cable modem to shut down instantly. Upon turning it back on, the cable modem did not come back up. I called into customer service and waited about 15 minutes before I gave up and called technical support instead. Thankfully they answered immediately, told me there wasn't any outages and that my best bet was to just swap the modem at the local office... which is closed on weekends. So I had the entire weekend without internet. At least the television worked, and got to watch the Bills pound Miami into cans of tuna. After that, I got to watch the Patriots pound the Steelers into the ground. I'd like to see the Bills make the playoffs this year. Even if we don't go far, it's quite a boost in morale for this team. But I digress.

The classes so far are interesting, it emphasizes saving now so you can relax later. It's a sound plan and I hope it'll help me get out of debt sooner too. I did learn that my hospital bill wasn't as bit as they made it out to be. Apparently the anesthesiologist sent me a bill before submitting it to the insurance company, and weeks later I received notice from my insurance that it was covered. Phew! I have a bunch of little bills that I have covered easily. This new diet has certainly saved me a great deal in food costs. Plus my sister has paid me back a substantial amount, reducing her debt to me but a large chunk. Since most of my bills can be covered by my paychecks, I'm going to use some of this repaid money for Christmas gifts. I'm definitely keeping it light and easy, spending no more than $20 per person.

Right now I'm home sick. Yesterday I went to work feeling awful but determined to make it through the day. Alas it was not to be so and asked to leave early. I had to use some sick time but didn't have much of it. I knew probably wouldn't be in today either so I managed to get today off as well without a problem. I'm still pretty dizzy but the fever has broke so I'm able to write this update. Speaking of work, things are going pretty well. We have trainers and managers visiting from another call center so they can learn how we do our jobs. They sit with us for a few hours, listening in, and this gives them a good idea how it's done. One of the ladies asked to be partnered with the best agent, and she was placed at my side. What a boost of confidence! It's good to know that someone up there thinks I'm a decent agent.

I'm still dizzy right now so I'm going to lay down for a bit. Hope you guys enjoy the update. I need an alarm system to remind me to do so more often.

PS: Updated the Weightloss meter to the right.