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Well, I've done a week at the new job as an Accountant. So far it is a positive change from my prior employment! I hope this shall continue. Despite my 25 minute commute, I'm still getting home at 530 or 6pm so far. Such an early finish was pretty much unheard of at my prior job. I hope it continues.

During my week off between jobs I tried to start on a healthier living approach than what I've done of late- especially during my past 6 months of busy times. My goal is to exercise at least 6 days a week. So far that involves going for short 30 minute jogs (so far I've managed to get up to do it before work 2 of my 5 days), horseback riding, walking up the Centre of NZ or doing pilates. I can't believe how bad my fitness level is. 10 months ago I was used to walking up hill or jogging up hill. Now I struggle at my 30 minute jog and even walking uphill is a challenge. 6 months ago I could do some of the intermediate exercises in pilates. Now I'm struggling with beginners. The video keeps talking about my powerhouse- I feel that I don't have a powerhouse! I'm also trying hard to eat healthier than I have over the past 6 months- where unfortunately I often defaulted to a coca cola for lunch along with some unhealthy fried food at the cafeteria (burgers, fries, etc etc). I'm trying to work on vegetable soups, sandwiches and wraps for lunch. I'm only a week in but so far it has gone okay. Now- to keep it up...

The kittens keep growing up. They are no longer kittens, but of course I still think of them that way. Jasper was at the vet recently for having injured his elbow. I also had Allie in for a sore tummy. They both recovered quickly. Allie continues to insist on getting up at 5am. I now am up at 6 so it does mean a shorter sleep than I was used to.

On a serious note, the papers and air ways are full of updates surrounding the Pike River Coal miners situation on the West Coast. Thinking of all those involved.