What will you be doing?
Yesterday I was feeling rather spunky and asked my assistant if she wanted to run a 1/2 marathon with me... I don't run. At all. Period. She laughed hard and I laughed and then decided to post it on twitter... to which several friends and a delighted sister all hopped on board to to complete a marathon with me. My friend Rach and I decided that we are going to start walking at 5am... at 3 in the afternoon 5am doesn't seem so early - at 4am it seems a bit foolish. LOL
So Rach and I bundled up and headed to the greenway this morning at the end of garner st park - locked. Instead we walked the track at the local Y. There are few friends I would willingly hang out with at 5am. Luckily Rach is one of them... and we found alot to laugh about. Highlight - trying to figure out a new blog name... for our morning misadventures... here is to a week of walking and continued follow through. But sheesh 5am is early.
In case you were wondering, this is what we look like at 5am... pretty - I know.
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Rach looking street cool...
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Me, Proud of my hoodie.
Show us a picture you keep on your desk.
I don't keep pics on my desk, but these are my favorites elsewhere in the office.
Kaia and Me at lunch one day. I miss working with her.
One of my favorite Deidre pics - from a vacation with Dad and the Wilkins.
Little Amelia - before we even knew how awesome she would be - it was just anticipation.
So, I'm majorly late in posting - should have posted this past friday. but what are your points for this week?
Today is "Be Humble Day." What in your life are you most humble about?
Um... today I wasn't humble at all. I let my temper get the best of me and was 100% a real person - I struggle with the good qualities sometimes. I struggle with being humble which means according to wikepedia "the defining characteristic of an unpretenious and modest person. Someone who does not think she is better or more important than others. The opposite of humility is pride...
But now I am sitting here attitude adjusted and looking forward to the new week and that means new opportunities to be the better person I know I can be.
Today is my official 3 year anniversary with Goodwill. I have worked in the career solutions department for 3 years. I never thought I would have a job that allows me the opportunity to meet such a wide range of people. I would like to think I have grown in my skills and abilities while streching myself and meeting and exceeding expectations.
3 years - I can't believe how far I have come in 3 years both professionally and personally. I would like to think I'm a healthier, happier person now. I would like to think I am more gracious and more patient - but we all have our days.
I still laugh in inappropriate circumstances, I am still unpolished and don't know if I will ever be "professional" I still have days where I feel like I'm playing dress up and someone is going to come in and yank my adult card.
I help people find jobs. I help people learn they their self worth is the biggest thing to offer to an employer. My job isn't just a 40 hour a week destination - it's hair pulling and challenging and fullfilling. But before I begin to totally wax poetic and lose the focus of todays post.
Thank you Goodwill - You have given me opportunities that weren't that weren't availible when I started. You have encouraged me to step up my game and you have called me out when I haven't worked my hardest. You have allowed me to reach and have told me it was okay I wasn't perfect.
So todays post comes from a person in her skinny jeans. As I told my wise sister earlier - I'm wearing them, I don't want to kill anyone yet because of being too tight AND they are clean... so go me.
In celebration of my goodness and following through. I treated myself to a healthy lunch at Chefs Market today, a delish California Veggie Wrap. Okay enough of this. onto the next thing.
I will never forget a service I heard once about wishing and hoping and the difference between the two. Hoping was described as wishing with purpose. Things you can take action steps for. What do you hope for? I wish for a sunny day, I hope for a better tomorrow and a happy life.
I love hugs, I miss hugs. Just thought you should know that one. There is something comforting about a real hug that is given selflessly. Maybe I am just too starved for hugs....
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. What acts of kindness have you done or plan on doing today?
Submitted by Emeree.I helped a friend with a resume.
