Yay!

[asphaltcowgrrl]

So, some good stuff to report today.

First, Troy had his yearly review yesterday and it went well. Not that we were worried, but you always get a little nervous about these things if you care about your job. Anyway, he was promoted to designer level 2, which is amazing since he has no formal training as a designer - everything he's learned has been on the job. This comes with a pay bump as well as salary. That last bit is the best news considering all his damn doctor's appointments he has these days. So, he was rather happy last night.

As a bonus, he told his boss that he'd like to start looking into classes to help him better understand the whys and hows of what he's doing. His boss told him that as long as it was work related they'd cover anything from half to the full cost of the class. Score!

I have no doubt you're all sick and tired of hearing about my bike at this point, but I hit a milestone in a way last night. My first 45-minute ride! I was worried that I'd crash at the 30-minute mark but amazingly enough, I made it all the way through to the end and never really struggled once. Also, I didn't swear at or threaten Matt (the instructor) either. That says a lot. LOL

My stats, if you're interested:



This was an endurance ride, so the pace was average, which is probably what saved my flabby butt. Got another 45-minute ride on deck for tonight. Not sure if I can pull two off in a row, so I might cheat and opt out for a 20 or 30 minute ride instead. Feel free to yell at me and tell me I need to stick with the program.

So, that's my good news for the day. What's going on in your world?

P. S. Kaige - I'm up to episode 5 of The Boys now. The bit with the baby in the lab had me screaming with laughter this morning.

Comments

[kaige68.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited for Troy and the salary and the course coverage! As is Caitlin!!!

GO YOU! with the 45 minute ride!! That is so awesome!!! SO PROUD!!!

There are moments when it is the funniest thing. THAT in particular was so funny. I'm thrilled you are enjoying!!!!

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you both! He's been at this job 3 years now, I think, and it's so good to see him happy and doing what he enjoys.

Thank you! I know I've been spamming everyone on FB, but seeing it all on my page really gives me a sense of accomplishment. I'm up to 22 rides right now and I get a t-shirt when I hit 100. LOL Goals, right? :D

Like in the very first episode, "Translucent, you're a pervert" cracked me up. And then in episode 4, I think? When Billy was pretending to be FBI or whatever it was, the guy says, "What's with your accent?" and Billy throws back, "What's with yours?" It's that kind of thing that causes me to have fits. LOL I should finish episode 6 while making dinner tonight. I'd put it on while I was riding, but I'm afraid of falling off the bike. LOL

[kaige68.livejournal.com]

There were a great many things that made me startle the dog!

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Agreed. I told Troy he needs to watch now. :)

[kaige68.livejournal.com]

Spread it like a disease!!!

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

I did have to warn him NOT to watch it at work since he loves to stream movies when he's there. LOL

Otherwise, I'm trying!

[sharpiesgal.livejournal.com]

*gives Troy a high five*

That is awesome news!!

You are doing good, so maybe you should stick with the program. Just listen to your body. It'll let you know whether it can handle another 45 min. ride or not.

I'm dealing with another fun filled day at Wally hell. Wish luck that I don't pull a Zayne and suffer from a major case of hoof mouth disease.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It really is - and very timely. What with Taylor in college now and Maddie getting ready for her senior year of high school, money's going to suck this coming year. LOL

That's what I was thinking too, although it's NOT what I wanted to hear. LOL I do appreciate the support though. So, am I allowed to cry on the last day of week 4 when I have to do a *gulp* 60 minute ride?

Ugh, good luck! And make sure to fully channel Zayne if you do - he always manages to use his charm to keep himself from getting locked up whenever he opens his mouth like that. :)

I'm going to eat my lunch and torture James a bit so it should be a good afternoon. Have a good night at work - meaning as stress-free and uneventful as humanly possible.

[thatwasjustadream (from livejournal.com)]

Yay! That's a lot of good stuff, for sure. <3

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! After a very rough year, things seem to be going good right now. :)

[haldoor.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is fantastic news! What an awesome thing for him (and you!) after all you guys have dealt with in recent times. YAY!

Sorry I haven't paid much attention to your rides and how you're doing on FB, but I am nonetheless proud of you and that you are sticking to it! Well done, you! Do the shorter ride if you need to; your body will tell you! There's always another day for a long ride, but tackle it if you feel able.

Oooh, what's this The Boys thing? I may have to look it up.

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you! He really likes his job, so it's good to see him being acknowledged for all his hard work.

Don't apologize. I post to FB to keep myself accountable, nothing else. I don't honestly expect anyone to care because, let's be real, most people don't. My Uncle Leonard is about the only one truly invested and that's only because he likes to ride (on a real bike lol) himself. Know what I mean? But I do appreciate the encouragement you guys give me here.

The Boys is on Amazon Prime. Here's a link to the trailer. It's on YouTube so hopefully it isn't region-blocked. (I hate that they do that, it's dumb.) It's hysterical, gory, racy, and a whole lot of fun.

[haldoor.livejournal.com]

It is fantastic!

Thanks for that. I have seen your posts an am proud of you, but especially lately just haven't had the energy to deal with a lot other than my own woes!

The Boys does look fun! I saw an article on it after all the discussions here, and cannot now for the life of me remember which platform it'll be on here, but it's definitely on my list to watch when I can - especially with not one, but TWO Kiwi stars in it.

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you! The support definitely helps, but if people ignore the posts/don't have time to respond, that's okay too. But I hear you - real life is tiring enough.

It was a great show! I laughed and I was grossed out, hit all the high points. Hahaha. I hope you can find it! I know one of them is Karl Urban, who is the other?

(And there was a scene where Karl, using what I guess might be his natural accent, was talking to an American who said, "What's with your accent?" And Karl's character says, "What's with yours?" and I about died laughing.)

[haldoor.livejournal.com]

The other one is Anthony Starr, who I believe plays the nemesis of Karl's character (or at least is on the opposite team?). Anthony was the star of Banshee before that - a good ol' Kiwi boy through and through as well!

I must find it soon and give it a go! ;-)

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, I think he played Homelander. Good to know, I'll have to try and look up some of his other stuff now.

I hope you enjoy it if you do!

[haldoor.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'll definitely be looking for it! ;-)

[severina2001.livejournal.com]

Fantastic news all 'round!

[asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Its been a good week. :)