Can't Replace It But You Can Try

I am thankful that they have opened the gym up here again as it is allowing me to get some much needed training in. I have developed a consistent schedule while I am away for work and it is finally returning to almost normal again. I find when I am home, the schedule is more chaotic as there are a ton of things to do but my training is more fullfilling. Just being able to attend class or go to open training is something that cant be replaced. But being that I have to be away half the time, I need to keep training anyway I can.

Keep on Moving On

This has definately been the year of unknowns for me as it has been for a lot of people. You can make plans and schedule things but you have to be ready to adapt in a matter of a few hours. For me, my schedule has been changed at work and I am now off what is was by 2 weeks. This means that things I had planned on doing or attending, will not happen. There is positives though, in that I will be able to be part of other things. Frustration and anger would have been the normal reaction for me in the past but not now. I have learned that adaptability and being flexible is a skill I wish I had more of in the younger in life. Now, I just accept what is happening and try to make the best adjustments I can. I am hoping my schedule doesnt change again but if someone tests positive up here, it will be a reality I will be faced with. If it does happen then I will just make the adjustment and keep moving forward.

Back At Work

I finally made it back to work on October 12th. The extra 2 weeks at off was great as I was able to accomplish a lot at home and with my training. It's a good thing I did because I think my time up here this time will be difficult to maintaion any type of training. The site has implemented a mandatory mask policy in all camp areas unless you are eating or in your room. They have also closed the gym for the time being. I am trying to adapt what I do to maintain my fitness but it is proving to be challenging. At least I can still do my pushups and situps in my room. On another note, I dont know how long I will be here for and what the new schedule will be. Nunavut has an overtime averaging policy and since the last crew was up here for 2 extra weeks, they need to modify the schedule to adjust for that. Once again something that I cant control but just have to adapt to.

Beyond Our Control

As many of you may have noticed, I have been around a little longer this time. This is due to thge fact they had a few cases of Covid at the mine so all flights have been delayed until October 12th at the earliest. This means an extra two weeks at home this time. The unfortunate thing about this is my schedule is completely off now and I am not sure when I will be going back and for how long. The other possibility is that there may be no work to go back to. What i have learned over the past few years, is that there are some things beyond our control. They may cause us stress and make us uneasy but you can't let them control your life. I am hoping for the best outcome but preparing for any situation that may occur.