It looks like January has taken off at lightening speed. I had no idea my life could get crazier or busier, but it has done just that. I kicked off the new year by moving into a new position at Plains, I am now working in the Integrity department as an Integrity Analyst. Our group focuses on all non-government regulated pipelines, we conduct risk reviews to ensure we are doing everything in our power to prevent leaks. For the last three years I was working in the Operations group, even though I understand what the integrity group does I still have a huge learning curve in front of me. I am very excited about all the new responsibilities that I have and the amount of information I will learn. So far it had been extremely busy trying to wrap up last years stuff, finish all the work I needed to do for operations, learn my new job, and plan for the months ahead. We have already started a busy year of travel! This last Monday I headed out to Hattiesburg, Mississippi for our Gulf Coast division kick-off meeting. It consisted of reviewing all engineering projects for the year and integrity presentations. Turns out I will be presenting at our next kick-off meeting...I am so nervous. I know that sounds strange coming from me, because I love public speaking. My only concern is I will be presenting to Directors, District and Division Managers and field guys, and I can assure you they all know more about what I am talking about than I do. Should be interesting! When we are not traveling we are in the office with tons of work and back to back meetings so I have adjusted my hours 7am to 7pm! Thankfully it will not always be like this, I just have a couple of huge deadlines that need to be met.
Anyway enough with the work chit-chat and on to the good stuff. My spare time...wait what spare time!!
I am still working out hard at Crossfit and loving every minute of it. I have noticed that my lifting ability has improved quite a bit. I am also training for a half marathon that I will be running in New Orleans at the end of February. I am a little behind on my training due to messing up my IT band back in September. I jumped the gun the first time I tried to train and ended up hurting myself. I am taking it slow and easy this time allowing myself plenty of rest and recover. Tomorrow I have a nice 5 or 6 mile run.
Last weekend was a really good nice long weekend. The weather was terrible, cold and rainy, thankfully most of my time was spent in doors. Friday I met the girls for dinner at this small family run Italian restaurant. All the pasta was handmade and delicious. After dinner the girls decided to call it a night and I ended up going two-stepping with a friend of mine. Saturday morning I needed to get a run in so I braved the cold misty outdoors and did a four mile run. After the run I met some up with some coworkers to watch the A&M vs Kentucky basketball game. The ags looked really good and ended up winning, cant say they did so good last night :(
Sunday was a relax and do absolutely nothing kind of day. After church I did laundry, vegged and read. That evening my friend Darleen came over for dinner and a movie. I made jerk inspired pork chops, rosemary oven roasted potatoes and grilled veggies. Every thing actually turned out really well.
Well folks it the weekend again and I am getting ready to relax. Tommy will be in town so I am sure there will be lots of activities to participate in. Enjoy your weekend!
Until next time
Tory
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