and a little early, since I'll be at work till late tomorrow. Not sure if I can check-in for ROW80 this early but I'll give it a go.

I did get a chapter and a half written on Sunday but they were a little short so together I'll  call them one. That's my goal for the week. I'm going to spend the next couple hours writing another chapter so I'll be ahead of the game.

But I also want to set a few other goals as well for the week:

• getting on the treadmill or walking for at least 15 minutes a day.
• do something everyday to keep myself positive/inspired/motivated to better my life
• tackle at least one box everyday towards getting everything unpacked from my move
• save money from every paycheck
• reduce my debt
• keep my head on straight regarding the new beau
• read 5 - 10 check-ins twice a week

And to that end, I spent the day moving a trailer load of things from my cousin into my place and getting some of it organized. Feeling a twinge in my back so I'll need to see the chiropractor soon. But I spent the day with the new beau. Had to use his truck/trailer/strong arms to get all the stuff moved. (Not ready to call him a "boyfriend" yet.)

We enjoyed a pleasant conversation and only experienced a moment of not-so-awkward silence. Which, in and of itself, is amazing. Small talk is excrutiating for me. I prefer meaningful deep conversations or nothing at all. Todays conversation was deeper than superficial and comfortable since we are still getting to know each other (fifth date if you want to call it that.)

His texting after we parted company was very flattering. I feel joyful in his company. He gets my humor and I his. He says I have a healing power for him. We both feel so much younger in each others company.

Usually, for me, a relationship tends to get rushed - by myself or most often, by my partner. We're taking things extremely slow. I have to remind myself constantly not to rush things. We've both been burned many times and we're both nervous. But I'm rather enjoying taking things slow.

And I've also made a conscious decision to stay positive. No more delving into the miserable pain of the past, at least not for awhile. In due time.

And he's interested in my writing.

Yeah!

He reads a lot so I'm sure it's not an obligatory thing.

It makes me feel inspired to write.

So that's what I'm gonna do now.

Check-in done. Off to write.

TTFN.

Happy Writing.