I've been kind of stressed lately about work because the role that I was doing a few months ago was transitioned and I went from consulting to contract employee. Not only this, but my role completely changed when I had to take on the responsibilities of a colleague who went on to a different job.

In this economic climate there is a lot of scrunity of public service positions (as there should be) and this required me to openly compete for the full-time equivalent of the job(s) I am performing. Very stressful because even if you are pretty sure you'll be the best match for the position, there's always the chance that there will be someone better qualified in the competition pool.

But, I finally found out yesterday that I am being offered the job - and it is actually a higher classified position than what I had originally been contracted for... so yeah! a promotion!

I couldn't help but beam with joy yesterday and really wanted to celebrate. It's so easy to "go for a meal" to celebrate... which I did - but didn't overdo it. How badly I wanted to reward myself with dessert, a glass of wine, or any other type of treat... but I didn't.

Instead - I went for a run this morning to celebrate. My first run where I ran 10 minutes straight... three times! Yes!!!!

I feel so good right now for so many reasons.

Life is good.