For the second weekend in a row, I have had what I would call a productive weekend, accomplishing extra tasks, and feeling good about what I have done. Even on the weekends, I used to be one of the most goal driven people I know, but the last few years, I have not done that. For many reasons, including, I am sure, a touch of depression. Not that I sit and do nothing, but I am more interested in reading than doing active chores.
Last weekend, while right now I could not tell you all I did, I know I had list of a lot of chores and accomplished most of them, except bringing things to the recycling center. This weekend, I had a mental list of chores, and I did get them all done. It started with leaving work after I had my time in on Friday afternoon, instead of staying until 5 PM, or later, as is often my habit.
Since I left work early, I decided to do my Saturday morning shopping on Friday afternoon, which I did last weekend, too because I went into work on Saturday morning on April 27, 2013, just for a couple of hours. Also, this Friday, I made that much delayed trip to the recycling center!
So, Saturday morning, I could not sleep, got up at 4:30 AM, and read until time to feed the girls. I did my household chores, then got cleaned up and went to the John Paul II exhibit. I spent two hours there, mostly because I watched the one hour video as well as took my time going through the exhibits.
After that, I ran some more errands. My timing was good, and I was able to do some yard work that I really wanted to do before the Rangers vs. Red Sox game came on TV.
Sunday morning, I did my usual Sunday morning routine, which includes news and "Texas Country Reporter, " as well as an expanded set of computer word games and a trivia game. (I do a limited set of computer word games and Sudoku every day.) I did some yard work, got cleaned up and watch the Rangers vs. Red Sox again. The game ran long, but I still ran errands as I had planned, this afternoon. And, I did some more yard work before I sat down to read.
I had meant to call a friend, but she lives in the Eastern Time Zone, and by the time I cleaned up from doing yard work, and ate dinner it was 8 PM, 9 PM her time, and I hesitate to call that late.
The problem is, last week, I was physically very tired all week. I hope I am not physically tired this week. I think the reason I have become more sedate in my activity was I needed more and more time to recharge my physical battery to be able to deal with work. So, we shall see how I do this week.
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Busy
The last few weeks have been busy for me. I had a quiet Thanksgiving weekend. But then, stuff started. There was preparation for a reunion party, and then the party. A basketball game. Preparation for an NASW meeting. Computer problems. Another basketball game. A Christmas party. Another goodbye party. Two more Christmas parties.
This is a busy time of year. I do appreciate all the interchange. But I am a quiet person. I like to do quiet things. I have self expectations of completing quiet, solo projects: knitting, reading, computer activities, home projects.
I am an introvert. I learned years ago that I am not energized by interactive activities, and I need quiet time to recharge. This time of year, I realize just how much quiet I need to recharge. And, as I get older, the interchange at work between clients, coworkers and auxiliary people wears me down more and more, so the recharge at night is not as complete as it once was.
I do not try to be busy for busy's sake. I choose my activities for two reasons: It is an activity I will enjoy. I want to have the social interchange. This time of year, I am choosing activities for the social interchange, and that wears me out.
I can deal with this. But I know that it drains me.
This is a busy time of year. I do appreciate all the interchange. But I am a quiet person. I like to do quiet things. I have self expectations of completing quiet, solo projects: knitting, reading, computer activities, home projects.
I am an introvert. I learned years ago that I am not energized by interactive activities, and I need quiet time to recharge. This time of year, I realize just how much quiet I need to recharge. And, as I get older, the interchange at work between clients, coworkers and auxiliary people wears me down more and more, so the recharge at night is not as complete as it once was.
I do not try to be busy for busy's sake. I choose my activities for two reasons: It is an activity I will enjoy. I want to have the social interchange. This time of year, I am choosing activities for the social interchange, and that wears me out.
I can deal with this. But I know that it drains me.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A Lazy Day
I worked hard yesterday, but today it was much quieter. I had a few errands to run, but mostly just did laundry. I sat out this morning and read the newspaper. The chair cushions were wet and the the air was crisp. I had stuff to do inside, and that has been good. I watched a good move "Space Cowboys," read, knitted, and enjoyed having the three cats join me on the sofa.
It has been a lazy day.
It has been a lazy day.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Friday Got By Me
I try to post something once a day, when I am able. Frequently, I have nothing to post, and I get behind. Friday, I was in a limbo about posting. I really did not not have anything special to post, but I just wanted to say I am thinking about posting.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Wind
The wind was stout tonight. No stouter than many nights, but much stouter than others. But it roared and hummed. It occurred to me that the reason the wind makes these noises has less to do with its velocity and more to do with many other factors.
Some factors include the direction of the wind. But more important, some of the factors that effect the sound that the wind produces includes the obstacles around which or through which it has to traverse.
The wind takes on a life of its own: It might be strong enough to move objects that we had no idea were that movable. It might move objects to new heights that we did not realize those objects could reach. It might be persistent enough that it blows sand and dust for miles and miles, transforming the landscape by the movement of particles. It might be strong enough that it blows flames, cinders and embers to perpetuate wild fires that take down everything in their paths.
The wind is powerful. People who do not live in the wide open plains do not develop a concept for the strength and persistence of the wind. Understanding the power of the wind, the persistence of its force, the destructiveness it can call up is part of learning to live in West Texas, or the Plains of America.
The wind is a companion in the South Plains. But it can be an enduring hardship and a bitter enemy. Learning to live with, appreciate and respect the wind is one of the hardest lessons for a West Texas transplant.
Some factors include the direction of the wind. But more important, some of the factors that effect the sound that the wind produces includes the obstacles around which or through which it has to traverse.
The wind takes on a life of its own: It might be strong enough to move objects that we had no idea were that movable. It might move objects to new heights that we did not realize those objects could reach. It might be persistent enough that it blows sand and dust for miles and miles, transforming the landscape by the movement of particles. It might be strong enough that it blows flames, cinders and embers to perpetuate wild fires that take down everything in their paths.
The wind is powerful. People who do not live in the wide open plains do not develop a concept for the strength and persistence of the wind. Understanding the power of the wind, the persistence of its force, the destructiveness it can call up is part of learning to live in West Texas, or the Plains of America.
The wind is a companion in the South Plains. But it can be an enduring hardship and a bitter enemy. Learning to live with, appreciate and respect the wind is one of the hardest lessons for a West Texas transplant.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Cycles and Spring
We have a therapy module at work related to relaxation and stress management, but it is really about the cycles of life. It makes the point that when we have a down cycle, we can rest assured that this can change, and we can have an up cycle. This may happen automatically, but we can impact this by making some positive change, changing the things we do that are influencing the down cycle to stop it and make it an up cycle.
When you think about it, the seasons of the year are about that. Spring is an up cycle that occurs after the dormancy cycle of winter. Spring becomes a time of renewal and refreshing, with plants blooming, and birds and animals giving birth to a new generation.
Many humans also refresh at this time of year. We may start the year with new year's resolutions that so often do not last but a few days or weeks at the most. For Christians, we then have the structured opportunity, at Lent, to start afresh with a time of change and renewal: we can choose, of course, at any time, to start anew, but Lent gives a time, supported in a religious context to make a sacrifice for the veneration of the Lord. Sometimes a sacrifice or commitment to a greater good makes it all that much easier for us to keep that commitment. Public acknowledgement of the commitment also provides us with additional impetus, as so many of us have such a strong desire not to fail in public, not to "lose face." Additionally, the support from a group (religious or otherwise) is known to help us to continue on a difficult course. So Lent becomes our dormancy period during which we maintain our sacrificial commitment, in preparation for renewal.
Like so many of the Christian festivals, Easter is borrowed from or coincided with non-Christian rites of passage celebrating the renewal of the year. The religious context also provides us with an opportunity to renew our religious commitments. But it seems to be a basic part of humanity to celebrate the passages of time and give thanks for the changes we acknowledge with those passages.
If you have reached Easter keeping your commitment to a renewal plan, congratulations! It may have been easy or difficult, but the point is you kept your commitment.
If you reached Easter but did not keep your commitment on the way, all is not lost. We can be resilient, and make commitments to ourselves and others anytime along the way of life.
The thing about cycles, is that they do not require a change in season for the cycle to change. All it requires is a change in ourselves. Sometimes, it only requires a small change. And, let's face it, small changes are much easier to accomplish than are large ones. And, small changes can provide a foundation: Upon each small but successful change, we can add another, until we reach the larger goal.
Life is a series of changes. At some point in time, some of us are fortunate enough to learn that instead of floating along with day to day living, we can take control of our lives, and be responsible for the direction we are traveling. The Gandhi quote "You must be the change you want to see in the world" is a succinct admonition leading us to this knowledge.
When better to be this change, but in Spring, during the time of renewal, after our time of dormancy, when we are poised and prepared?
When you think about it, the seasons of the year are about that. Spring is an up cycle that occurs after the dormancy cycle of winter. Spring becomes a time of renewal and refreshing, with plants blooming, and birds and animals giving birth to a new generation.
Many humans also refresh at this time of year. We may start the year with new year's resolutions that so often do not last but a few days or weeks at the most. For Christians, we then have the structured opportunity, at Lent, to start afresh with a time of change and renewal: we can choose, of course, at any time, to start anew, but Lent gives a time, supported in a religious context to make a sacrifice for the veneration of the Lord. Sometimes a sacrifice or commitment to a greater good makes it all that much easier for us to keep that commitment. Public acknowledgement of the commitment also provides us with additional impetus, as so many of us have such a strong desire not to fail in public, not to "lose face." Additionally, the support from a group (religious or otherwise) is known to help us to continue on a difficult course. So Lent becomes our dormancy period during which we maintain our sacrificial commitment, in preparation for renewal.
Like so many of the Christian festivals, Easter is borrowed from or coincided with non-Christian rites of passage celebrating the renewal of the year. The religious context also provides us with an opportunity to renew our religious commitments. But it seems to be a basic part of humanity to celebrate the passages of time and give thanks for the changes we acknowledge with those passages.
If you have reached Easter keeping your commitment to a renewal plan, congratulations! It may have been easy or difficult, but the point is you kept your commitment.
If you reached Easter but did not keep your commitment on the way, all is not lost. We can be resilient, and make commitments to ourselves and others anytime along the way of life.
The thing about cycles, is that they do not require a change in season for the cycle to change. All it requires is a change in ourselves. Sometimes, it only requires a small change. And, let's face it, small changes are much easier to accomplish than are large ones. And, small changes can provide a foundation: Upon each small but successful change, we can add another, until we reach the larger goal.
Life is a series of changes. At some point in time, some of us are fortunate enough to learn that instead of floating along with day to day living, we can take control of our lives, and be responsible for the direction we are traveling. The Gandhi quote "You must be the change you want to see in the world" is a succinct admonition leading us to this knowledge.
When better to be this change, but in Spring, during the time of renewal, after our time of dormancy, when we are poised and prepared?
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Coffee, Tea or Caffeine?
I used to be the kind of person who had a coffee cup in her hand from first thing in the morning until I went to bed at night. I started drinking coffee when I was in high school, and continued on for years.
Sometime in the 1980s, I stopped drinking coffee, but continued to drink cola and other sodas that contain caffeine. I also drank tea. That lasted about a year, then I started drinking coffee again. Sometime in the early 1990's, I changed from morning coffee to drinking diet cola in the morning. I went back to drinking coffee at some point.
In the late 1990s, I got away from drinking coffee, except in the morning. I slowly weaned myself off caffeine drinks during the day, and for a while used tomato juice for my afternoon pick-me-up. I now use neither, and mostly drink non-caffeine containing sodas. I also drink herb teas, more correctly called infusions, which do not contain caffeine.
I still occasionally have a cup of coffee for breakfast, especially on a cold Sunday morning. I have learned not to have two cups of coffee, because it REALLY gives me the jitters. I sometimes drink real tea, with caffeine, especially if I am at a Oriental food restaurant. I like jasmine tea, which is usually a brewed tea with jasmine flavor in it.
The last time I went out for Chinese food in the evening, I finished the pot of tea which I was provided. I thought it would keep me awake, but it did not.
Today, I went to a meeting at a delicatessen. This place is strange, and does not offer warm tea. Their beverage choices are limited. The have really good BREWED tea, not instant tea, and only sell "iced tea." They serve it in very large cups, I suspect maybe even 32 oz cups. I bought one today. They let me get tea with out ice, since they do not serve hot tea. I gulped down the entire cup of tea in the course of our hour long meeting. One of my colleagues commented she would like tea, but at that time of the day, did not dare to, due to the caffeine influence. I understand.
When I left the meeting, I could feel the influence of the caffeine: my heart was racing, I felt jittery, and my head was pounding. It did not feel good.
Today was a beautiful day, and my plan was to do some serious yard work after the meeting (I would have started it before the meeting, but I did not want to go to the meeting smelly and sweaty, and would not have had enough time to make it worth my while to work and then take a shower.) Well, I arrived home very energized. I was able to accomplish all I wanted to do, and then some, in my yard. I am grateful for that, and I believe the caffeine jolt helped me.
The trick will be, now, if I can go to sleep. We shall see. The caffeine in tea does not seem to me to be as powerful as that in coffee. That may just be my mindset, and we do know the influence the mind has in regards to such things.
I think I am still racing just a little. And, it really is too early for me to think about going to bed, but my eyes are getting tired, and I am starting to yawn, which are good signs that I may be able to sleep tonight.
Sometime in the 1980s, I stopped drinking coffee, but continued to drink cola and other sodas that contain caffeine. I also drank tea. That lasted about a year, then I started drinking coffee again. Sometime in the early 1990's, I changed from morning coffee to drinking diet cola in the morning. I went back to drinking coffee at some point.
In the late 1990s, I got away from drinking coffee, except in the morning. I slowly weaned myself off caffeine drinks during the day, and for a while used tomato juice for my afternoon pick-me-up. I now use neither, and mostly drink non-caffeine containing sodas. I also drink herb teas, more correctly called infusions, which do not contain caffeine.
I still occasionally have a cup of coffee for breakfast, especially on a cold Sunday morning. I have learned not to have two cups of coffee, because it REALLY gives me the jitters. I sometimes drink real tea, with caffeine, especially if I am at a Oriental food restaurant. I like jasmine tea, which is usually a brewed tea with jasmine flavor in it.
The last time I went out for Chinese food in the evening, I finished the pot of tea which I was provided. I thought it would keep me awake, but it did not.
Today, I went to a meeting at a delicatessen. This place is strange, and does not offer warm tea. Their beverage choices are limited. The have really good BREWED tea, not instant tea, and only sell "iced tea." They serve it in very large cups, I suspect maybe even 32 oz cups. I bought one today. They let me get tea with out ice, since they do not serve hot tea. I gulped down the entire cup of tea in the course of our hour long meeting. One of my colleagues commented she would like tea, but at that time of the day, did not dare to, due to the caffeine influence. I understand.
When I left the meeting, I could feel the influence of the caffeine: my heart was racing, I felt jittery, and my head was pounding. It did not feel good.
Today was a beautiful day, and my plan was to do some serious yard work after the meeting (I would have started it before the meeting, but I did not want to go to the meeting smelly and sweaty, and would not have had enough time to make it worth my while to work and then take a shower.) Well, I arrived home very energized. I was able to accomplish all I wanted to do, and then some, in my yard. I am grateful for that, and I believe the caffeine jolt helped me.
The trick will be, now, if I can go to sleep. We shall see. The caffeine in tea does not seem to me to be as powerful as that in coffee. That may just be my mindset, and we do know the influence the mind has in regards to such things.
I think I am still racing just a little. And, it really is too early for me to think about going to bed, but my eyes are getting tired, and I am starting to yawn, which are good signs that I may be able to sleep tonight.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Flowing Tassles
I have a throw that is made of knitted blocks sewn together. The finishing of this throw included placing long flowing tassels at two of its ends.
I use the throw sometimes when I am on the sofa in the living room, but also when I am sitting at the computer and the room feels too cold. I also use a space heater for those times.
The flowing tassels of this throw feel so elegant. The throw itself keeps me warm, but it is not as warm as some other throws I use.
I use the throw sometimes when I am on the sofa in the living room, but also when I am sitting at the computer and the room feels too cold. I also use a space heater for those times.
The flowing tassels of this throw feel so elegant. The throw itself keeps me warm, but it is not as warm as some other throws I use.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Mentally Tired: A Paradox
I really appreciated the four day weekend we had for the Christmas holiday. I had a good time relaxing during the time off.
I really did not mind going back to work, and I did not think I had a stressful week ahead of me, but I was wrong. One of my assigned areas is experiencing drastic changes, which creates turmoil for staff and patients, and requires me to learn about and get to know, almost an entire pod of new patients. This takes time, and in the meanwhile, we have to balance providing care with learning who needs what.
Add to that, a shortage of security which limits being able to see patients, and an area with a lot of behavior turmoil by one or more patients. It was a very long day.
Yet, when I signed out after 5:30 PM tonight, it appeared that there were still several clinicians in the building. So, I was not alone. One phenomenon that it took me until sometime in the late 1990's to realize, is that when I have a short work week, I still have the self-expectation that I am going to get 40 hours of work done during that week. I have had to learn to reduce my expectations of what I will accomplish in a short week, and consequently, do better. But this week was still difficult. I am mentally tired.
Having said that, I am finding that when I am mentally tired, if I exercise my brain anyway, I feel better. At the very least, I do some games such as jigsaw puzzles and sudoku that tax my brain. I also do crossword puzzles, and word jumbles. It is also true of physical activity: if I am mentally tired, but do some physical activity, I feel better.
Sometimes, I think I am too tired to try to knit, but after I get started, I find myself relaxing.
Being mentally tired is deceiving: you think you can not do anything else, yet doing relaxing things is really the best thing for you.
I really did not mind going back to work, and I did not think I had a stressful week ahead of me, but I was wrong. One of my assigned areas is experiencing drastic changes, which creates turmoil for staff and patients, and requires me to learn about and get to know, almost an entire pod of new patients. This takes time, and in the meanwhile, we have to balance providing care with learning who needs what.
Add to that, a shortage of security which limits being able to see patients, and an area with a lot of behavior turmoil by one or more patients. It was a very long day.
Yet, when I signed out after 5:30 PM tonight, it appeared that there were still several clinicians in the building. So, I was not alone. One phenomenon that it took me until sometime in the late 1990's to realize, is that when I have a short work week, I still have the self-expectation that I am going to get 40 hours of work done during that week. I have had to learn to reduce my expectations of what I will accomplish in a short week, and consequently, do better. But this week was still difficult. I am mentally tired.
Having said that, I am finding that when I am mentally tired, if I exercise my brain anyway, I feel better. At the very least, I do some games such as jigsaw puzzles and sudoku that tax my brain. I also do crossword puzzles, and word jumbles. It is also true of physical activity: if I am mentally tired, but do some physical activity, I feel better.
Sometimes, I think I am too tired to try to knit, but after I get started, I find myself relaxing.
Being mentally tired is deceiving: you think you can not do anything else, yet doing relaxing things is really the best thing for you.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Weekday Stress Tells
Due to a number of factors, work has become very stressful lately. I am finding it more and more difficult to get up early for work. Which is not bad: if I get up early, I go to work early, and put in overtime that I should not be working. So, going to work a little later in the morning is not such a bad thing, as long as I arrive for the morning meetings I am required to attend, usually, at 9 AM, and I am getting to work at 8 AM or shortly thereafter.
I also have a tendency to work too late, because there is one more thing I want to do. I have become better about this, especially when I have activities during the evening, and I need to leave in time to feed the cats, then arrive at my activity.
I just find it fascinating that during the week, it is difficult for me to get up at 5:30 AM, when my alarm first goes off. But, on the weekend, I am often wide awake and ready to rise before 5:30 AM.
Additionally, when I get home from work, feed cats, have dinner, read mail, read computer stuff, sometimes I am done in by 8:30 or 9 PM. Yet, on a weekend day, when I am often much more physically active doing housework, yard work and other chores, I am not ready for bed as early, and am ready to arise much earlier.
I have experiences this phenomenon before: when I am on vacation, I awaken earlier, and go to bed later. I know that this is a function of not suffering from mental stress. It just amazes me that the difference is so remarkable.
I also have a tendency to work too late, because there is one more thing I want to do. I have become better about this, especially when I have activities during the evening, and I need to leave in time to feed the cats, then arrive at my activity.
I just find it fascinating that during the week, it is difficult for me to get up at 5:30 AM, when my alarm first goes off. But, on the weekend, I am often wide awake and ready to rise before 5:30 AM.
Additionally, when I get home from work, feed cats, have dinner, read mail, read computer stuff, sometimes I am done in by 8:30 or 9 PM. Yet, on a weekend day, when I am often much more physically active doing housework, yard work and other chores, I am not ready for bed as early, and am ready to arise much earlier.
I have experiences this phenomenon before: when I am on vacation, I awaken earlier, and go to bed later. I know that this is a function of not suffering from mental stress. It just amazes me that the difference is so remarkable.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
What a Difference a Day Makes
What a Difference a Day Makes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_a_Diff'rence_a_Day_Made
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmBxVfQTuvI is sometimes so amazing to me. I can think of several events in my life when I was on one course, and 24 hours later, I was on another. Not all of my life changes have been that dramatic, but some have.
Sometimes, I think about what if I could go back 25 hours, and change what was, what happened, how I behaved, how I reacted. But of course, I can not make those changes.
Today, what a difference a day makes has to do with me and my house. Yesterday, it felt bleak, with no future outlook or plan. Today, I woke up with good vibrations and energy. I had just a few chores to do, but took to them quickly. Impulsively, I ran an errand that involved buying a book and some CDs that I have wanted for a while. I have reveled in good music, good conversation, a good book, and good food.
I am looking forward to the challenge of tomorrow, instead, as has been in the last 4 or 5 weeks, dreading the changed environment of my work.
I am thankful I know the importance of positive attitude, changed behavior, and the power of prayer.
I enjoyed the sunny day, in the back yard, watched the end of the NASCAR race, and had a good conversation with a friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmBxVfQTuvI is sometimes so amazing to me. I can think of several events in my life when I was on one course, and 24 hours later, I was on another. Not all of my life changes have been that dramatic, but some have.
Sometimes, I think about what if I could go back 25 hours, and change what was, what happened, how I behaved, how I reacted. But of course, I can not make those changes.
Today, what a difference a day makes has to do with me and my house. Yesterday, it felt bleak, with no future outlook or plan. Today, I woke up with good vibrations and energy. I had just a few chores to do, but took to them quickly. Impulsively, I ran an errand that involved buying a book and some CDs that I have wanted for a while. I have reveled in good music, good conversation, a good book, and good food.
I am looking forward to the challenge of tomorrow, instead, as has been in the last 4 or 5 weeks, dreading the changed environment of my work.
I am thankful I know the importance of positive attitude, changed behavior, and the power of prayer.
I enjoyed the sunny day, in the back yard, watched the end of the NASCAR race, and had a good conversation with a friend.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Vacations experiences
Last year, in the autumn, I took a driving trip to northeast New Mexico. It was a short trip, but filled with long hours of comfortable, back roads but good highway driving, sightseeing, good eating, comfortable hotel time, and in general just nice, relaxing time.
The leisure, release and relaxation I enjoyed on that trip sustained me for quite some time, and even now, as I recall it, I can also recall the relaxed feeling I experienced.
That is what a vacation should engender: nothing rushed, nothing stressful or hectic, nothing untoward.
This past June I took a trip that was very nice, but not as relaxing. There were some issues: driving an unfamiliar car, driving in a big city instead of small towns and country roads, an airline issue which was minimal from my perspective, but still, a little stressful. It was still a great vacation, but not as refreshing as my trip to New Mexico last autumn.
As we go through life, we can appreciate the changes we make, and what works and does not work for us. I know myself, and driving trips are so much more pleasant for me. Having control works for me. Back roads and country atmospheres work for me.
But, if I did not experience other environments, other changes, I would not appreciate what works for me.
The leisure, release and relaxation I enjoyed on that trip sustained me for quite some time, and even now, as I recall it, I can also recall the relaxed feeling I experienced.
That is what a vacation should engender: nothing rushed, nothing stressful or hectic, nothing untoward.
This past June I took a trip that was very nice, but not as relaxing. There were some issues: driving an unfamiliar car, driving in a big city instead of small towns and country roads, an airline issue which was minimal from my perspective, but still, a little stressful. It was still a great vacation, but not as refreshing as my trip to New Mexico last autumn.
As we go through life, we can appreciate the changes we make, and what works and does not work for us. I know myself, and driving trips are so much more pleasant for me. Having control works for me. Back roads and country atmospheres work for me.
But, if I did not experience other environments, other changes, I would not appreciate what works for me.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
I am Excited
Last year, I was asked to be the point person (PEARL Champion) for my unit, when we were upgrading our electronic medical record. I was thrilled to be asked to do this, and although it involved some minor schedule adjustments, with the cooperation of my co-workers, and some extra work, I really enjoyed it. My supervisor was supportive, and realized my department had direct line to updated information. It provided me some kudos on my evaluation.
I signed on for phase two. Some early activities occurred, and I even received a recognition for my efforts. Then, the project seemed to die. However, now phase two is in process, and I have re-committed to participating. I had such a good time last time with the project, I hope phase two goes the same way.
Although our patients change, much of what we do from day to day is repetitious. I am blessed that I am offered the opportunity to participate in special projects. I appreciate the support of my supervisor, and hers, to allow me to do this. It keeps my interested in my job, when there are special things to do.
I signed on for phase two. Some early activities occurred, and I even received a recognition for my efforts. Then, the project seemed to die. However, now phase two is in process, and I have re-committed to participating. I had such a good time last time with the project, I hope phase two goes the same way.
Although our patients change, much of what we do from day to day is repetitious. I am blessed that I am offered the opportunity to participate in special projects. I appreciate the support of my supervisor, and hers, to allow me to do this. It keeps my interested in my job, when there are special things to do.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
ReCharge!
Okay, so I cheated. I keep trying to write a blog a day, but get way behind because my brain is dead when I get home from work, and I have nothing to say, much less nothing creative to say. So, while I was on vacation, I wrote up several vignettes which I turned into blog entries after I returned home. Which got me caught up. And, I have several topics to write about. So, while I do have ideas and topics, I will write and "get ahead."
What this says to me, is that my creative energies have been recharged. I am grateful for this. I enjoy writing, even if it is only for my own self. And feeling drained and devoid of topics and ideas is an unhappy state for me.
So, now, I am ReCharged!
What this says to me, is that my creative energies have been recharged. I am grateful for this. I enjoy writing, even if it is only for my own self. And feeling drained and devoid of topics and ideas is an unhappy state for me.
So, now, I am ReCharged!
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