And for that reason...
Current mood: okay
Despite the wollering that I did yesterday, my day was okay.
My alarm was set for 4:00 am, but I awoke at 3:51 am. I was mad enough to spit nails when I realized I could have had an extra 9 minutes. But when my eyes focused on the red numbers and I moaned in frustration, Beau immediately awoke too and greeted me by pushing a wet nose into my cheek. And for that reason, my day was okay.
I rolled out the red carpet for STARS to walk down upon entering the building for work. Having been rolled for a year, the carpet refused to lay flat. I left in search of double-sided tape. When I returned, I found my carpet was secured to the floor and was laying beautifully. I was confused and not sure how it had happened until Joe, a general maintenance worker, passed by a half hour later and said, "Is the carpet okay? I fixed it for you." And for that reason, my day was okay.
The biggest thrill for me is giving and watching others have a little moment where they genuinely smile. All morning long, I welcomed STARS with roses and chocolates and watched them walk away happy. And for that reason, my day was okay.
One young lady, who arrived late to work and a bit frazzled, pushed her way through the doors, walked down the red carpet with her nose burried in her handbag desperately seeking her id to clock in. I stopped her by placing a rose in front of her face and said, "Happy Valentine's Day." She finally realized what was around her and what she had walked into. She laughed and smiled and took the rose and chocolates and said, "Thank you so much! You're my first Valentine!" And for that reason, my day was okay.
Just before lunch, I overheard Patrick complaining that he didn't get a Valentine from anyone. I quickly sketched him the same lion I sent to most of you in your email or comments. Using some scrap textured paper, I made a grade-school-like Valentine and hung it on his office door. Moments later, he appeared at my door asking if I'd made it. I heard Mariemma shout down the hall that they'd figured I was the only person in the office to be that creative that fast. I like that, despite my hanging it anonymously, they knew it was my work! And for that reason, my day was okay.
At 1:00, when my brain was fried and my body was worn and my creativity had been exhausted for the day, my direct manager stopped by my office and suggested I call it a day. And for that reason, my day was okay.
When I got home, I took Beau for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood in the warm afternoon sun. And for that reason, my day was okay.
After returning home from the walk, I checked my email and found I had two Valentine's Day wishes from friends who had thought about me. And for that reason, my day was okay.
And now, I'm gonna take out my contacts and rest my head for an hour or so. It's been years since I've had a mid-afternoon nap. And when I wake, I'll probably grab a bite to eat, pack a box or two, chat with a few friends and... for that reason, my day will be okay.
And hey - tomorrow's Friday - I'd say (by sheer rule) that tomorrow has to be even better than okay.
I still say all of you with comment codes should TAKE it OFF!
Current mood: okay
Despite the wollering that I did yesterday, my day was okay.
My alarm was set for 4:00 am, but I awoke at 3:51 am. I was mad enough to spit nails when I realized I could have had an extra 9 minutes. But when my eyes focused on the red numbers and I moaned in frustration, Beau immediately awoke too and greeted me by pushing a wet nose into my cheek. And for that reason, my day was okay.
I rolled out the red carpet for STARS to walk down upon entering the building for work. Having been rolled for a year, the carpet refused to lay flat. I left in search of double-sided tape. When I returned, I found my carpet was secured to the floor and was laying beautifully. I was confused and not sure how it had happened until Joe, a general maintenance worker, passed by a half hour later and said, "Is the carpet okay? I fixed it for you." And for that reason, my day was okay.
The biggest thrill for me is giving and watching others have a little moment where they genuinely smile. All morning long, I welcomed STARS with roses and chocolates and watched them walk away happy. And for that reason, my day was okay.
One young lady, who arrived late to work and a bit frazzled, pushed her way through the doors, walked down the red carpet with her nose burried in her handbag desperately seeking her id to clock in. I stopped her by placing a rose in front of her face and said, "Happy Valentine's Day." She finally realized what was around her and what she had walked into. She laughed and smiled and took the rose and chocolates and said, "Thank you so much! You're my first Valentine!" And for that reason, my day was okay.
Just before lunch, I overheard Patrick complaining that he didn't get a Valentine from anyone. I quickly sketched him the same lion I sent to most of you in your email or comments. Using some scrap textured paper, I made a grade-school-like Valentine and hung it on his office door. Moments later, he appeared at my door asking if I'd made it. I heard Mariemma shout down the hall that they'd figured I was the only person in the office to be that creative that fast. I like that, despite my hanging it anonymously, they knew it was my work! And for that reason, my day was okay.
At 1:00, when my brain was fried and my body was worn and my creativity had been exhausted for the day, my direct manager stopped by my office and suggested I call it a day. And for that reason, my day was okay.
When I got home, I took Beau for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood in the warm afternoon sun. And for that reason, my day was okay.
After returning home from the walk, I checked my email and found I had two Valentine's Day wishes from friends who had thought about me. And for that reason, my day was okay.
And now, I'm gonna take out my contacts and rest my head for an hour or so. It's been years since I've had a mid-afternoon nap. And when I wake, I'll probably grab a bite to eat, pack a box or two, chat with a few friends and... for that reason, my day will be okay.
And hey - tomorrow's Friday - I'd say (by sheer rule) that tomorrow has to be even better than okay.
I still say all of you with comment codes should TAKE it OFF!
posted by Doris @ 2:14 PM
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