Yay!

Aug. 1st, 2019 09:12 am
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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:

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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.

Date: 2019-08-01 05:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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!!!!

Date: 2019-08-01 05:41 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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

Date: 2019-08-02 05:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kaige68.livejournal.com
There were a great many things that made me startle the dog!

Date: 2019-08-02 05:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] asphaltcowgrrl.livejournal.com
Agreed. I told Troy he needs to watch now. :)

Date: 2019-08-02 05:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kaige68.livejournal.com
Spread it like a disease!!!

Date: 2019-08-02 05:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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!

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