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“Always do what you are afraid to do” Ralph Waldo Emerson

It’s day 17, and yes, you have guessed it: I have gotten bored with writing the same heading every day.  It was good to be back at work today.  I was surprised that so many people were still in the office.  I guess most go on leave next week as well. 

One Thing I Am Grateful For

I was pretty proud of myself today. I did something that I generally would never do.  I had missed a deadline to apply for an internal job post as I had captured the deadline incorrectly in my calendar.  I had seen the post last week and was really busy at work, so I added the deadline to my diary so I wouldn’t forget.   `As luck would have it, in my haste, I captured the wrong date.   Usually, I would just accept that I missed the deadline, berate myself for the next few minutes, and leave it at that.  Today, I decided to take a risk and email the HR person to ask if I could still apply.  She didn’t say yes, but she did say she would speak to the hiring manager, so I guess there is still hope. I am very grateful that the door might still be open.  I’ll leave it in God’s hands from here.  He knows the plans He has for me. 

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My moment of pride and joy was seeing how well my team has progressed in implementing a new digital system. They have quietly worked in the background, and the global digital team acknowledged their work today. I was so happy for them. 

I started listening to an audible original book this morning called Mastering the Skill of Reinvention by Pamela Mitchell.  One of the tasks she gives you is to capture four things you have achieved at the end of the day.  They don’t have to be big things. They can be little things like having one less cup of coffee for the day.  I think I will start adding this to my end-of-day diary session.  It’s a great way to capture your growth and boost your confidence. 

That’s it from me today.  What have you been grateful for today or what have you achieved?  Thanks for popping by.

Bye for now.

A Month of Gratitude 2024: Day 7

Hello there. Sleep was not my friend last night. I think I drank too much coffee too late in the evening and I paid the price for it. I tossed and turned like a leaf in a gust of wind. Needless to say, I was exhausted and didn’t get as much as I wanted to do. I still have things to be grateful for, though.

Two Things I am Grateful For

  1. It’s the 52nd anniversary of my parent’s wedding day today. It’s a reminder that I wouldn’t be here right now if it wasn’t for them getting together. I am so grateful that they did. I am who I am because of them. They were such different personalities, and their marriage was by no means perfect, but they were united in their goal of doing the best for us in the best way they knew how. I couldn’t ask any more of them than that.
  2. As I mentioned before, I was really tired today. Thankfully, my son spent the day away, which gave me the chance to just be. I do pray that I have a really good sleep tonight, though. Being lethargic is no fun.
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One Source of Joy

The delivery of my online purchases. I know, it’s actually quite sad because all it was was cat food and sunscreen, but I sometimes forget what I have purchased, and I get a thrill just opening the boxes. Today was one of those days.😂

What are you grateful for today? Thanks for popping by!

Bye for now

A Month of Gratitude 2024: Day 3

Hello Hello! Three days into December already! Before we know it, it will be Christmas. One good thing about reaching December is that I don’t have to see another Black Friday ad until next year. For that, I am definitely grateful! 😅. Let’s see what else is on today’s gratitude list.

Two Things I Am Grateful For

  1. As I was putting the finishing touches on a quantitative test questionnaire today, I felt very grateful that I still get to do the things I love for a living. About twenty years ago, I sat across from our Consumer Insights Manager at the time and was in awe. I decided there and then that I wanted to do what she did. It sounded fascinating, and I wanted to be as good at it as she sounded. I then attended my first focus group and later prepared for my first product quantitative test, and I was hooked. I knew that I wanted to be a Consumer Insights Manager, which is exactly what I am today. I was a product formulator at the time of making the decision. God is good!
  2. If you have been following my blog for the last two years, you will know all about the feral cat family that has adopted my son and me. One of my favourites is the youngest. I think she thinks my house is a thoroughfare as part of a game she seems to play. Every night, she cries at the window. I let her in. She runs straight to the front door for me to let her out. About 5 minutes later, there she will be… crying at the window once again. She is such a character. I am so grateful that her mother chose to trust us with her kittens. They bring a lot of joy into our home.

One Source of Joy

My simple pleasure for the day was savouring an ice cream at work. It was an Ola Choc Pie. It used to be my favourite as a kid. And yes, I should not be eating ice cream but life is for the living so why not spoil myself ever so often.

    I will leave you with a quote from Brené Brown as a reminder to appreciate the moment you find yourself in.

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    Thanks for stopping by. Let me know in the comments what you are grateful for today.

    Bye for now!