Poppies. Remembrance Day (Veterans Day) is tomorrow, and as always I am trying to keep a poppy over my heart, indoors and out. However, those little pins are slippery and I've probably replaced the one on my coat half a dozen times. And this got me thinking, that it's somehow appropriate. They fall at random, for no discernable reason. They are noticed mainly after they are gone. And most of us don't think of them other than during that one brief period when they are otherwise everywhere. Fitting remembrance for the fallen soldiers that they represent.
Work. This past week has been hectic and happy. I got promoted to a management position at the store; more responsibility but I'm still with the same awesome crew and getting great support from the rest of the management team. I'm excited to have a solid position (full time), which in retail is often hard to come by. But mainly I am so pleased that I made the right choice in leaving my previous job (which was stressful and not very satisfying), and returning to a job where I can really contribute to the smooth functioning of the operation and making our customers happy! It's a fantastic feeling to go to work each day focused and enthusiastic, and to share the workday with others who have the same dedication.
Life balance. Yes, it's a buzz-phrase, but it has merit. I've been reminded recently by people who care for me that it's important to make time for personal priorities as well as the mundane; not just work/food/sleep/chores, but also conversation, creativity, social time, education... the things that get shoved aside when we are busy being busy.
Friends. Forgive me if I get a bit maudlin here. I've got some really fantastic friends and I am increasingly aware of how fortunate that makes me. My local folks, my online buddies - there's a whole lot of people out there that make my days brighter and my life better. And I'm trying more and more to show them my appreciation and caring in return. Lots of things happen every day, good and bad, and with all the social media we have now, it literally takes less than a minute to send someone a word of encouragement and love or acknowledge their triumphs. But tweets and comments aren't enough. It's important too for me (and for others) to take time for face-time (another buzzword, sorry). Tell a co-worker that they helped you out. Compliment someone on a sharp outfit. Buy the person behind you in line a cup of coffee. If someone's having a rough day - STOP AND LISTEN. Really, are you in that much of a hurry?
Sorry, didn't mean to lecture. Just random thoughts. What are you thinking?
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