Thought for a Sunday - 25 October 2009
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What a week this has been - full of emotional highs!! I hope you have some fun reading the entry today. First thought, what a glorious day outside my window. The sky is absolutely clear and the fall colors are great. I know I will be heading for a walk when I finish this today.
On Wednesday morning at work this week I was surprised with a promotion!! Where I work we move up in grade vice titles so I can stay in my current position for a while longer. I do mean I was surprised as it take a lot to render me speechless and I can honestly say I was completely speechless. As many of you know it's been a very long time coming as I ticked a few people off over the years. I tried every year not to think about the evaluation process and what it could mean so I would not build up my hopes. I have always said, I love the work and would continue to work to improve it no matter what. So imagine my surprise when we were called together and then in front of the staff I was promoted. I literally stood there with my mouth open and water popped into my eyes. I kept the tears in check as much as possible. When the big boss was giving a little speech about this important step in my career....all I could think of was.."SHUT UP I NEED TO GO CRY!!!" At least I did not say it out loud. As soon as I could I ran to my office and I literally dropped into my chair sobbing. Of course they were tears of joy, but I have never done that in my life. I felt validated, vindicated, victorious, I'm sure I can come up with some more "V" words, but I'll stop here. I went through lots of emotions that day. As I told someone, I felt like Sally Fields when she won the Oscar and cried out "you like me you really like me." Although they have not published who was promoted yet, my colleagues being the HR people know and I am hearing from people I have not heard from in a long time. Needless to say I'm thrilled!!! I think I have been celebrating ever since!!! Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever done anything really silly? Well that also happened this week to me. Friday I enjoyed a fantastic networking lunch and was early for another appointment so I stopped in McDonald's for a drink and to do a little reading. After I finished up I was driving to my appointment and looked at my hand to realize my pinky ring was missing. I thought "oh no" I lost it in the trash at McDonalds. So I continued to my appointment, finished up and then went back to McDonald's. Went to the trash bin first and saw that it had not been emptied since I was there. I went to the manager and very calmly said, I have a favor I was just here 20 minutes ago and I think I lost my ring in the trash. May I have the trash in that bin please? She looked at me like I was crazy!! I insisted still calmly that I really just wanted the bag of trash. She wanted to have someone help me look through it, I said no I really want to take it home and sort through it piece-by-piece. She actually had the person cleaning take the bag out and walk it to my car. I also stopped by the restaurant where I had lunch and asked for the trash bag in the ladies room. They went through it for me because there was hardly anything in it - I stood and watched thinking I'm so embarrassed wish I could take it home. The embarrassing part is because I go there monthly if not more and they actually know my name. They were so nice to me. I continued home - changed clothes - and started sorting. Believe it or not I found it not very far into the bag. I'm sure when the trash men pick up my can tomorrow they will wonder why there is a bag of McDonald's trash in there, but I don't care - I found the ring!!! My heart was going like it was pumped directly with adrenalin. I was exhausted when done. That ring will stay home until I can have it re-sized. Have any stories????
Well that's enough emotions for one week I think. I'm looking forward to the coming week as i get to attend an alumni gathering of my coaching class.
Enjoy your week. Hope to hear from you. Marie
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The first two quotes are from a book titled: GO FOR IT!! from Hallmark.
"IT'S GOOD TO KNOW LIFE HAS A LOT TO OFFER YOU, BUT EVEN BETTER TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A LOT TO OFFER LIFE!!
"MY SPIRIT TAKES FLIGHT; I AM HOPEFUL AND FREE; TO EXPRESS TO EXPLORE; TO BEGIN...TO BE ME.
"HAVE REGULAR HOURS FOR WORK AND PLAY; MAKE EACH DAY BOTH USEFUL AND PLEASANT, AND PROVE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORTH OF TIME BY EMPLOYING IT WELL. THEN YOUTH WILL BE DELIGHTFUL, OLD AGE WILL BRING FEW REGRETS AND LIFE WILL BECOME A BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS." LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Please remember referrals are the best form of flattery.
What a week this has been - full of emotional highs!! I hope you have some fun reading the entry today. First thought, what a glorious day outside my window. The sky is absolutely clear and the fall colors are great. I know I will be heading for a walk when I finish this today.
On Wednesday morning at work this week I was surprised with a promotion!! Where I work we move up in grade vice titles so I can stay in my current position for a while longer. I do mean I was surprised as it take a lot to render me speechless and I can honestly say I was completely speechless. As many of you know it's been a very long time coming as I ticked a few people off over the years. I tried every year not to think about the evaluation process and what it could mean so I would not build up my hopes. I have always said, I love the work and would continue to work to improve it no matter what. So imagine my surprise when we were called together and then in front of the staff I was promoted. I literally stood there with my mouth open and water popped into my eyes. I kept the tears in check as much as possible. When the big boss was giving a little speech about this important step in my career....all I could think of was.."SHUT UP I NEED TO GO CRY!!!" At least I did not say it out loud. As soon as I could I ran to my office and I literally dropped into my chair sobbing. Of course they were tears of joy, but I have never done that in my life. I felt validated, vindicated, victorious, I'm sure I can come up with some more "V" words, but I'll stop here. I went through lots of emotions that day. As I told someone, I felt like Sally Fields when she won the Oscar and cried out "you like me you really like me." Although they have not published who was promoted yet, my colleagues being the HR people know and I am hearing from people I have not heard from in a long time. Needless to say I'm thrilled!!! I think I have been celebrating ever since!!! Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever done anything really silly? Well that also happened this week to me. Friday I enjoyed a fantastic networking lunch and was early for another appointment so I stopped in McDonald's for a drink and to do a little reading. After I finished up I was driving to my appointment and looked at my hand to realize my pinky ring was missing. I thought "oh no" I lost it in the trash at McDonalds. So I continued to my appointment, finished up and then went back to McDonald's. Went to the trash bin first and saw that it had not been emptied since I was there. I went to the manager and very calmly said, I have a favor I was just here 20 minutes ago and I think I lost my ring in the trash. May I have the trash in that bin please? She looked at me like I was crazy!! I insisted still calmly that I really just wanted the bag of trash. She wanted to have someone help me look through it, I said no I really want to take it home and sort through it piece-by-piece. She actually had the person cleaning take the bag out and walk it to my car. I also stopped by the restaurant where I had lunch and asked for the trash bag in the ladies room. They went through it for me because there was hardly anything in it - I stood and watched thinking I'm so embarrassed wish I could take it home. The embarrassing part is because I go there monthly if not more and they actually know my name. They were so nice to me. I continued home - changed clothes - and started sorting. Believe it or not I found it not very far into the bag. I'm sure when the trash men pick up my can tomorrow they will wonder why there is a bag of McDonald's trash in there, but I don't care - I found the ring!!! My heart was going like it was pumped directly with adrenalin. I was exhausted when done. That ring will stay home until I can have it re-sized. Have any stories????
Well that's enough emotions for one week I think. I'm looking forward to the coming week as i get to attend an alumni gathering of my coaching class.
Enjoy your week. Hope to hear from you. Marie
———————-
The first two quotes are from a book titled: GO FOR IT!! from Hallmark.
"IT'S GOOD TO KNOW LIFE HAS A LOT TO OFFER YOU, BUT EVEN BETTER TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A LOT TO OFFER LIFE!!
"MY SPIRIT TAKES FLIGHT; I AM HOPEFUL AND FREE; TO EXPRESS TO EXPLORE; TO BEGIN...TO BE ME.
"HAVE REGULAR HOURS FOR WORK AND PLAY; MAKE EACH DAY BOTH USEFUL AND PLEASANT, AND PROVE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE WORTH OF TIME BY EMPLOYING IT WELL. THEN YOUTH WILL BE DELIGHTFUL, OLD AGE WILL BRING FEW REGRETS AND LIFE WILL BECOME A BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS." LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Please remember referrals are the best form of flattery.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PROMOTION !!!
How lovely... how wonderful !!!
Your excitement and delight jumps
from the page of your blog and
I couldn't be happier for you !
I know that you work hard due to
your ethics and morals... and that
is really good enough for you...
so you must be over the moon about
having your peers and your bosses publicly affirm what you have been
doing throughout your career.
Keep up the good work !!!
(({{HUGS !!!}})) Barbara
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Congratulations on your promotion, Marie! I am so thrilled for you and you so deserve it!
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The second quote was created with you in mind!!! What an awesome week you have had. I'm so proud of you and all your accomplishments. You deserve the recognition since you always give 100% all the time. LOL, Marion
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Congratulations on your promotion!! Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and you are very deserving. Celebrate!
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