Finally

For anyone who isn't friends with me on my Facebook, I finally got the approval to work from home. I am really happy as I am sure you are all aware... we have had decent weather until this weekend... so, I was approved just in time before the winter started. I took this weekend to set everything up and verify it works properly. Down the road, I will be supplied the proper equipment from work, for now, I will make due with what I have... My friend is taking me over to the office some night this week so that I can retrieve my binders and personal items.
 
I changed my alarm clock right away, I am looking forward to an additional hour and a half of sleep... then I am making breakfast for Valentina. This has been the first weekend in a while that I have been so relaxed... I completed all the little projects I needed to do... in the past, I felt rushed trying to do everything I had to do and still get some downtime. I don't feel stressed about the long commute... once I got home on Friday, I realized how tense I was every morning and night... knowing I had the long trip. I suddenly felt at ease.
It's funny what I pushed myself to do, then when it changed, I realized through the transition that I was tense with having to force myself out daily. I also made plans with some friends to visit them... I know I will need to get out as people were concerned that with working at home I wouldn't get out. However; I think I will actually get out more and visit, hang with my friends.  I have actually felt cut off from my friends due to being exhausted by the time I got home from work.
 
I am sure I mentioned that I literally had a three hour plus commute per day, I am excited to have that time back to do more meaningful activities. I am considering joining the gym with the pool again, I would have time to enjoy it. I found I missed swimming after I spent the summer going to the lake with my friend.  I am thinking it will be a good way get back into exercising without putting too much stress on my knees and back.  
My mood changed drastically this past weekend, I am feeling like I have more opportunities opened to me. I also changed departments at work .. I am excited to be in a new position. It's nice to have a few good things happen to me all at once... I have hope that the transitions will put me on the path I've been working towards. I am even looking forward to the Christmas holidays, it has been a long time since I felt good about it... I've invited some people for dinner as noone should be alone this time of the year. 
 
I am going to purchace a bike this Spring, I have decided that this year is the one that I get back into living a healthy life. No more excuses, now that I have the time and means to achieve my goals... eventually I want to get back into walking, once I strengthen myself with swimming and biking. It's time for me to get back on the healthy track and do something for myself... Finally
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  1. And, POW!!!πŸ‘ŠπŸ»πŸ‘ŠπŸ»πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺI'm so happy and excited for you Launna! I knew you really wanted to work from home, couldn't be more happier! I just want you to be happy is all I pray, deliriously happy too! πŸ˜ŠπŸ€—

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  2. What an awesome result! Congrats to getting the chance to work from home! That is a really long commute so it's so nice you don't have to struggle with it any more! :)

    Hope you had a great weekend and you shopped up a storm in the sales! :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  3. I am really happy for you, Launna!!! This is fantastic news! :)

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  4. wow that is great to settle your life on new bases .
    i can feel your excitement .you will be having enough time for friends and family now.
    best wishes for you new schedule dear

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  5. Congratulations! I can almost hear the excitement in your voice. All the best L

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  6. I am happy for you. This is life changing for you.
    R

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  7. OMG my sweet Launna,
    I'm so happy for you. It's very important this change for your life.
    Kisses to beautiful Valentina.
    An a big hug for you
    Maggie

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  8. YAY for more sleep!
    YAY for more time!!!

    I'm so glad you can finally work from home......wow that took a long time.

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  9. Lau amiga que maximo sempre com novos objetivos,
    Tenha um semana abençoada. obrigado pela visita.
    Blog:https://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/
    Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmO8csZDARM

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  10. Congratulations Launna!!!!! Words can't express how happy I am for you to be working from home, finally! I know how long it's been and how much of a stress it was putting on you. I hope with all that weight lifted off your shoulders you will be so much happier! This is amazing news!

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  11. Aww Launna you have no idea how happy I feel for you after reading this post. I know very well how long you've been waiting for that approval and I completly relate, when you receive a news or in this case an approval that has been on the top of your mental wishlist then your mood changes for the good.
    I also think your new home office looks amazing, very clean, neat and organized. It's important having a nice place like yours to give us an extra motivation, right?
    The changes that come with this sound awesome, especially the part of having more time for yourself and for Valentina. It's so sweet that you're gonna be able to make breakfast for her. The idea of swimming is a really good one, Launna. Besides the fact that it's a great exercise, they say the contact with water is always relaxing so I'd say go ahead and do it for sure! :)
    Looking forward to reading more about this new chapter of your life, my friend!

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  12. Launna, I am so happy for you and excited that this is happening for you. I hope it is all that you are wishing for and more. :-)

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  13. Launna! Aqueles produtos sΓ£o muito bons. Depois que comecei a usar meu cabelo cresceu trΓͺs dedos! ;D

    Fiquei muito feliz de saber que finalmente vocΓͺ estΓ‘ trabalhando em casa. Agora vocΓͺ vai ter bem mais tempo para projetos pessoais! 2016 estΓ‘ acabando da melhor maneira possΓ­vel, ein?! E 2017 vai ser ainda melhor!

    Γ“tima segunda!

    Beijo! ^^

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  14. Truly a Christmas present come early! I'm so thrilled you get to do this. It sounds like a smooth transition already! All the best to you and Valentina! Wishing you lots of outings with friends and loved ones!

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  15. Three hours is totally crazy..oh my god, especially when you have kids and during the winter time it´s like a huge challenge. Im really really happy to hear that it finally worked out. I agree with you that you will go out much more often, because you now have the time to visit friends and to do all the stuff you have´t done all the time because you were to tired by getting home that late :) Your working place at home looks amazing!!!
    Cant wait to hear what you have done by having that much time now!!
    Many hugs from Germany,
    Martin

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  16. Oh my gosh, you are working from home now?!?! CONGRATS!! That is SUCH a huge blessing!! That is something many strive for and never achieve.. man, I am so happy for you. Hope we will see and hear more of you around your blog with this change! ;-) <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  17. Yes!
    Finally!
    Yippee!

    I am so, so happy for you Launna.
    I'm so happy that I'm doing a happy dance - if only you could see it. LOL!

    Wonderful news.
    Enjoy the remainder of November and have a most brilliant December.

    All the best Jan

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  18. Throwing confetti and releasing balloons around the house! Yeah! So excited for you that you are finally able to start working from home. What a difference it will be without that three hour commute. Plus- driving and being pressured to get home or to work just adds to stress. I am SOOOOOOO happy for you. This is coming at the perfect time and you are going to love the extra time on your hands now. :)
    ~Jess

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  19. Yay congrats Launna. I know you have wanted this for along time and I am so happy to hear it's finally working out.
    Simera |Beautetude

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  20. Wow fantastic news. It is my dream to be able to work from home. I also have 1 and a half commute each way and I'm so pushed for time with my training routine for swimming before and after work. It will make such a difference to your lifestyle!

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  21. It is such a great news. I send regards from the Himalayas, the country of Bhutan. All the best ahead, Launna. Cheers!

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  22. Wow!that's so good to know. May all your wishes come true.

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  23. I am so, so happy for you! I work from home, and I love it. You do have to make sure to get out and see people though - I'm guilty of not doing that enough. And why aren't we friends on Facebook? I'm going to go take care of that!

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  24. Big congrats, Launna. This is a new beginning.

    Jasmine ♥♥♥

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  25. Woo Hoo. That's great Launna. So glad you got the go ahead to work from home. And you sound positive, upbeat, wanting to buy a bike in the spring....all good things from here forward.

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  26. I'm SOOOOO happy for you. I didn't see it coming so soon just like that and I dreaded you having to go through a winter commute again. So glad this FINALLY worked out.

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  27. That's awesome that you get to work from home, now. Not having to fight traffic and getting a little more sleep can make a huge difference in the way you feel!

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  28. Great News Launna! I am happy that you can work from home and you feel more positive, big Hugs <3

    kisses

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  29. Lau amiga uma postagem Γ³tima sempre tomando atitude
    sucesso, obrigado pela visita.
    Blog:https://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/
    Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmO8csZDARM

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  30. It's great to hear you're making so much progress with your goals Launna! The commute to work must have been exhausting. It's brilliant that you can now spend your time more positively, and make time for worthwhile activities. Well done on all your progress so far and keep up the good work!

    Lots of love Saba xx

    www.trulymadlydeeplyfashion.blogspot.com

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  31. I had no idea you were on Facebook,and will have to look you up. Yay to working from home and getting more sleep and less stress. That's so amazing and I'm happy for you. I like the set-up of your desk and looking forward to more pics! Hugs...RO

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  32. Launna, I'm so happy for you. It's about time, eh?! I can't imagine doing the 3 hr commute. Insanity! Yeah, no wonder you were always exhausted! Just going to the park with my baby for an hour is exhausting, say nothing about traveling for three times that! Here's to great things to come.

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  33. Bom dia amiga, obrigado pela visita.
    Blog:https://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/
    Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmO8csZDARM

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  34. Even I had no idea that you are on Facebook, Launna. And I just followed you there. So happy to know that things are settling down for you- both in life and at work. I wish you more good things on you way, and you do your best in every part of life.

    It was really nice to see you back, Dear.
    All The Very Best for your health goals, and for the "new work."
    xoxo
    Epsita

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  35. Wow! Awesome that you got the go ahead to start working from home and how much extra time it will give you! Well done you!

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  36. I'm so so so happy for you dear Launna! I think it's the first time since I've started to read your blog that I hear you so deep positive and happy!
    I bet your whole life will change in better in no time, you've got a lot of beautiful programs and now you'll have even energy to do them!
    Have a great week end, dear!
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/

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  37. Nice to read that you are finally able to work home,you are so encouranging and am loving your positive attitude
    lots of love

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  38. Amiga obrigada pela visita, bom final de semana.
    Blog:https://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/
    Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmO8csZDARM

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  39. Launna! Fiquei extremamente feliz com os presentes! E aquele pΓ³ Γ© muito bom. Estou usando direto! ;D

    Γ“tima sexta!

    Beijo! ^^

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  40. That commute was awful but I'm so excited for you. Not just for working from home but for all the amazing turns your life is taking. Yaasss!!! Your home office looks great and ready. Glad you'll have time to do other meaningful things like joining the gym. Enjoy it Launna, you deserve it. I need me some extra sleep too, LOL.

    http://fashionablyidu.com/

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  41. Yes, good for you!!! :) You totally deserve it! <3 <3 Enjoy dear :)

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  42. I'm so happy for you, Launna, it's really a big change in your life. My daily commuting lasts two and a half hours, I know well how hard it can be :)
    I wish you and Valentina a wonderful weekend...

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  43. I am very happy for you Launna! This is really great! :-) Wish you a nice weekend! Amazing.

    Liefs,
    Dascha

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  44. I am trully excited to hear all about all the good things that are happening in your life. Knowing your journey has been a chanllenging one and all, I do see the transformation that you are making towards living a healthier life. So good, and I'm so happy for you. Congratulations on your new job position!

    Much Love,
    Tania
    http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com/

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  45. Hurrah for the changes. They all sound good. That really was such a long commute. I'm glad that you are now able to work from home. So many are doing so, I think it's great. I'd love to do that too. :) Wishing you so much luck. I hope it goes swimmingly well!

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  46. I'm so glad you can finally work from home and hurray to the extra sleeping hours! One needs that in the Winters! I wish you all the best in your new endeavours and have fun dear Launna!
    Love,
    Nilu Yuleena Thapa
    BIG hair LOUD mouth

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  47. I think that you say is fantastic my dear LAunna I'm happy for you
    Kisses

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  48. I'm so glad listening again about you Launna. Your post talks good news and I feel good you are happy with lasts changes.
    kss a lot
    =)
    New post in my Lifestyle Blog

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  49. Launna! Aquele duo de sombras Γ© muito bonito. As cores sΓ£o lindΓ­ssimas e ficam maravilhosas nos olhos!

    Γ“tima segunda!

    Beijo! ^^

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  50. Hi! Finally! I am so glad to hear that you can work from home now, it has been so long that you were thinking on it and you will have more time for yourself now, I am so pleased for you!
    Have a lovely week Launna
    xxx
    www.travelera.es

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  51. Boa tarde amiga, obrigado pela visita, tenha uma semana abençoada.
    Blog: https://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/
    Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmO8csZDARM

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  52. Way too go, Launna and seems like everything is finally falling into place for you and I'm so happy for you! I was just talking to my husband last night about something similar and that how happy I am with my current part time job. Yes, it's not glamorous but I'm lucky to work in something that I love and passionate about and even though I'm not earning much, I feel so much happier with this job than my previous corporate job.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  53. Everything sounds so good and positive.. when u get something u always wanted such a joy! The travel time u save will give u more time fr yourself and i hope u make best use of it... have a great december and holidays.. looking forward to hear more from you :)

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  54. Just stopping by to wish you a happy midweek, Launna! I hope working from home is going well for you xx.

    Raindrops of Sapphire

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  55. Hallo launna... hows life dear?

    Just do it launna, don't make it just only a plan. Lest do it, visit your friends and enjoyed your time. I love swimming too but since i pregnant until now my baby was born i never do it. My baby always make me busy. Launna my baby can sit down by his self now and it so cutte. Lol.

    Well hopefully your christmas this year full of happiness an blessing

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  56. Congratulations, sweetie. Being able to work from home will have such a huge positive impact on your life. I'm soooooo happy for you.

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  57. AtΓ© gostei daquele pΓ³ iluminador, Launna! NΓ£o Γ© meu favorito, mas Γ© bonitinho! hehehe! ;D

    Γ“tima quinta!

    Beijo! ^^

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  58. thank you for the visit my dear launna and its great to finally read a post from again =) thansk for the visit http://www.nanajover.com/

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  59. How was your week Launna? I'm guessing great! So awesome. Enjoy your weekend ok.

    http://www.fashionablyidu.com/

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  60. Sempre arrasando, obrigado pela visita bom final de semana.
    Blog:https://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/
    Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmO8csZDARM

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