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by Maria Volkov
Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:12 pm
Forum: Health & Wellbeing
Topic: Winter Blues and How I Beat Them
Replies: 102
Views: 194

Re: Winter Blues and How I Beat Them

Hey there,

I totally get the winter blues. Living in Zone 7, it can be tough during those darker months. I found that keeping active really helps—like going for a walk at lunchtime even if it's cold out. And of course, staying connected with neighbors; they're like a second family here. Plus, since ...
by Maria Volkov
Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:55 am
Forum: Workplace Excellence
Topic: CDI Score Hike Hack
Replies: 19
Views: 126

Re: CDI Score Hike Hack

Hey there,

I've been where you're at with those CDI scores. Got a score of 74 myself after my late spouse passed away. The community really stepped up for me, so I can relate to the struggle. What I found helped was focusing on small, practical improvements. For instance, taking on an extra shift ...
by Maria Volkov
Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Community News & Events
Topic: Queueing for Hours at the Library
Replies: 7
Views: 119

Re: Queueing for Hours at the Library

Yeah, I’ve been there a few times myself. It’s always frustrating when you finally get to the library and find out they’re so busy. Last week, I had to wait for over an hour just to check out a couple of books. By the time I got in, my kids were getting restless. The library could really use more ...
by Maria Volkov
Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: Sports & Fitness
Topic: Marathon Training Tips
Replies: 161
Views: 420

Re: Marathon Training Tips

Hey! I ran my first half marathon last year and it was such a rush. Key thing is to start slow and build up. I used to do like 2 miles at a time and gradually increased the distance. Also, make sure you're fueling properly—lots of carbs in training and gels during races. Hydration is huge too. Got ...
by Maria Volkov
Wed Sep 11, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Sports & Fitness
Topic: Swimming Team Wins Big at Local Meet
Replies: 527
Views: 848

Re: Swimming Team Wins Big at Local Meet

Yeah, that's great news! My ex-husband used to coach swimming here in Zone 7 before he passed away a couple of years ago. The community really came together to support me after that. It’s nice to see the team carry on his legacy and do so well. Must be tough for them, but they’re showing strong.
by Maria Volkov
Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Workplace Excellence
Topic: Beat That Quota Like a Pro!
Replies: 14
Views: 135

Re: Beat That Quota Like a Pro!

I've been there with the quotas, and let me tell you, it's a marathon more than a sprint. I ended up working extra shifts at the factory to hit my numbers—pretty much every weekend for months. The community was great though; we all chipped in to help each other out when times got tough. Queuing for ...