22 April 2012

Hoping for less stress and more success

This week was a stressful one.

  • I was frantically trying to get things finished for a move.  I had my landlords (my parents since I have been living in the house they unsuccessfully bought four years ago with the dream of flipping it quick for a major profit which is now a significant loss) fill out the forms about my rent history.  I had to have the new renters come by my place for a home visit (never heard of people doing this before letting you move in).  I signed a lease.  I got the keys to the new place.
  • I missed two days of practice and one track meet because of the housing madness.  I have to say, that it was a bit worrisome to be away from those two days of track, but at the same time, it was wonderful to be home earlier and still have a good portion of the day left.  
  • I had only four kids show up to practice one of the days I was gone.  Four out of at least 20 who should have been there.  The next day, I went off and had two of the athletes proceed to pout like three-year olds.   Fortunately, one of my assistants dealt with it before I snapped and forced them off the team.  
  • The lack of commitment from the athletes led to me only entering 2 of the 30+ sprinters into our Saturday meet. 
  • The meet was decent.  Saw a lot of old friends.  One commented on how he missed me and my ability to make him laugh.  That meant a lot.  The host school did something completely unheard of... had a massage table in the gym for the coaches to utilize.  I have never gotten a real massage.  It.  Felt.  Great.
  • Today, after finishing this and eating breakfast, I pack.  I organize, throw whatever is left to throw a way away, and I pack.
  • Tomorrow, movers arrive at 8:30.  The last time I moved, I hired movers, and I really don't even understand why anyone would ever move things on their own.

I am glad I successfully found a place in such short notice.  And I am glad that I am able to coach the kids successfully and am getting better at showing them natural consequences.

I am always glad for good company and caring friends.

Hopefully, this week is less frantic and full of more joyful moments.

I feel as though I can see successes in the short-term, but am not sure what success means for me in the long-term.

Stream of Consciousness post for the week.
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14 comments:

  1. Here's to a successful move! So much work preparing I know. We are kindred spirits - I competed in track & field for 8 years - high school & college. Love that you are giving back & are changing lives through coaching. It must be rewarding. Stopping over from SOCSunday.

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    1. Thanks!! Now, I just have to get back in some kind of shape so I don't get tired just showing them the drills (though I am really great at playing off my soreness).

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  2. I am so glad you found housing so quickly!

    Good luck with your move.

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  3. Good luck with your move! I will be doing the same very soon. We aren't hiring movers this time b/c of $$.

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    1. Thanks! Good luck to you! Maybe you can find some young people around you and pay them in pizza and drinks for helping you move (that's what one of the teachers I work with did).

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  4. Moving is very stressful.

    It's hard to teach commitment to the kids that don't to really try. Hang in there, coach!

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    1. It was definitely stressful, but fortunately, went quickly!

      Thanks for the supportive words about the kids!

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  5. Man that DOES sound stressful, sorry hermana. I can´t believe those undedicated athletes. What´s up with that? Kids today... smh. By the time you get this you will be in cardboard heaven, so congrats on the move! Be encouraged to know that you clearly have a guardian angel looking over you. Don´t believe me? How else do you explain free on site massags on your worst day? Oh yeah, someone up there Loves.You. :)

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    1. Kids today... so true! Did you see any of these attitudes with the kids in SAm or is it a USA thing?

      There must be some sort of guardian watching over, cause I found the apt easily/quickly, moved in one day, and got that blessed massage and a coupon for a discounted first one-hour massage at their building location.

      Thanks for the kind words!

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  6. I am also hoping for less stress and more success and I am beginning to believe it starts with one's state of mind.

    From your post, I think you've got that one down :-)

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    1. Good luck on your stress-lowering, success-filled journey. I think it definitely starts with the mind, which I am still working on for me.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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