February 26, 2026 The Discipline
- dswh333
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
I found an early morning moon on the north horizon in Western Washington. Halfway through the day yesterday we found out an employee was not going to be able to come in. My boss asked me if I could finish the 10-hour day shift and gave me the option to work the rest of it at home. That was a nice surprise. When I got home, I put on my pink fuzzy socks and was ready to work.
Sometimes I write in my office on our orange cushy chair that is hard to part with and sometimes I write in my bed. Today a fan that blows filtered air is on in the bedroom while The Weather Channel is on, and I write while drinking my protein mocha. My husband is asleep near my side, and I sit cross legged in bed with a blanket in my lap and a little blanket over my shoulders. I remember to thank the heavens that he has blessed me to be able to do so.
This is Thursday. It is the day when I wake up before midnight to get ready to do my weekly timed quiz from the previous week’s homework. Sometimes I do well on the quizzes and sometimes not so well. I don’t worry because I am learning new ground. I start each week as if I am learning a new language and culture each week. This week it seemed a little more familiar where I can take a little of what I learned previously into this week. Quitting is not an option; I’m in it for the long haul. Fall quarter I did need to take a step back; I was crippled by bronchitis and my husband’s father’s death and needing to travel to New Mexico for the funeral for several days; but overall, this is my survival, studying every day and working full time.
It is important to also take breaks to ponder, visit with family, and thank the heavens. Thursdays are my reset day where I have a little more time in my day due to no commute where I can use the extra time for R&R. Friday we’ll be adding a new routine into our week. We will be visiting the gym Three days a week before getting ready for work. We will start by walking, then we will add strength training. I am struggling with logging what I eat throughout the day; a habit that will help me manage my weight loss and will come with practice.
As the ancient writings say, those who are disciplined are loved children so I will choose not to struggle with it but will change with the tide. I hope this finds you well. Thank you. 🙏
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