Another year comes to an end. It's been a mixed year, lifetime memories and challenges. I end the year appreciative of having a great job, appreciative of the support of my partner, friends, and family. No resolutions (they would be broken anyway), just hope that all of my friends who are still unemployed finds employment soon. 2010 will be a better year!
Unemployment did has some perks..miles for the year 6793!
Racing season will be here before you know it, but still not soon enough.
It has been a crazy month or so.
Work is going well. Nice to be gainfully employed with a great company. The holiday season has been as stressful and as busy as expected, meaning we did a great job in getting the store ready.
In the meantime, I’ve put on twenty pounds. I’m still getting accustomed to working a swing shift, and I have not had a day off since mid November. The extra money has been great, and it’s really been easy overtime. But my riding has been zilch, and my diet has gone to heck.
Today’s weight..188. Glad I caught it before I hit the 190!
Now that the holiday are almost here (Yay!) it’s time to get serious about my training, my diet, and the Columbus chapter organized and going.
Gotta say , the team kit for the Echelon ZteaM has me motivated!
For more info on becoming a member of the Columbus chapter, please contact me at dbuckner@zteamcycling.com
It’ s been a while since I’ve posted an update. Lots has happened.
I interview for a helpdesk position with Limited Brands (Victoria’s Secret, Bath and Body Words, Express) as a contractor, late in Sept. Turns out, while I was in the interview, which was only 10 minutes, my firm was being texted saying “ we want him”.
While I really didn't want to go back to helpdesk, I knew that it provided the best chance for employment. And I’m certainly appreciative of landing where I did. The work environment is great, the people I work with..the best group I have EVER worked with.
My hours have been kind of wacked, meaning changes in my lifestyle and habits. I’m working midshift, meaning I haven't spent near as much time on the bike as I should have. This has been a sacrifice to this household. Mr. Mom has gone back to work. But I think we are adjusting. And it means my days off have been rather busy.
Funny thing. In the past, my temperament has been working against me, especially in a helpdesk situation. My patience can wear thin, and I’ve been told that I can be loud and contribute to a bad work environment. Maybe true to a point, but… I had one work environment that can be described as nothing but the shits.
Over the past few, I’ve been able to hear others, and say to myself “that must be how I sounded” and it was an enlightening experience. I’ve been on the phone for something like three weeks, and I have done an unbelievable job in being patient, and it has been communicated to be how patient I am. Things have changed, and hopefully, there is a new me! I really think I have changed.
This past week, Limited Brands extended to offer, and I will shed the title of contractor, and will become an employee, effective Nov 15. Benefits once again!
Chapter coming to Columbus in 2010.
ZteaM Cycling is a national cycling club that supports club riding and racing. We cater to men and women -- beginner, novice, or experienced, as well the more serious racer types through our Local Masters Racing Programs and our National Elite Team.
Local ZteaM chapters operate independently throughout the USA and are aligned with all ZteaM financial and product partners who pass on significant discounts on our gear, clothing, and other benefits to our nationwide member base. While we have the benefit of being a national organization, local chapters operate autonomously where members convene to ride, socialize, learn about cycling, and to support their various communities.
