Day 1 as a Statistic

Okay, really it's day two, but since I went into the office yesterday, I am counting today as my first official day of unemployment.

First of all, it never occurred to me I could file and be approved for unemployment benefits. That's kinda cool! I hadn't taken that into consideration...and now I figure that will cover groceries and incidentals which is cool and extends my runway. I figure if I hit three months without several good interviews I'll maybe start to stress...but until that time...it's spring in Austin Texas!

So, we know I can't run. And I don't want to pay for PT while I don't have a job...doesn't seem wise. So today I did a 9 mile bike ride. Here are the stats...this includes a kind of lengthy cool down because my boss (okay, former boss) called me about something and I stopped the watch after that.

Max hr: 173
Avg hr: 144
In zone: 43:18
Duration: 54:03
Distance: 9 miles
Calories: 378

I really do enjoy my bike. Other than the getting it on my rack part. After the ride I did an hour of yoga...with an instructor I hadn't had before and it was SO HARD!

Everyone has been really nice and checking on me but here's the deal. I practice what I preach. I don't believe in stressing out, or being negative. It's not an ideal time to have to find a job, to say the least. But things have a way of working for the good. I'm a big believer that everything happens for a reason, and honestly, I'm kind of excited to find out what the reason is here and see what's next for me. On that note, anyone reading this? I'm looking for a job!

Do you guys care if I now blog about being unemployed and bike riding?? :)