Not Oliver's gruel - though thank you Mr. Dickens for the line - I want more weekends like this one. It was absolute perfection.
My trainer was out of town this weekend, so I got an extra work-out in Thursday. Thus allowing me to sleep in a little on Saturday. I ran to the hospital for quick rounds, and then headed off to Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall with a friend. Between the wonderful weather, great company and President's Day sales, I was hard-pressed to leave. Finally made it home just as the sun was setting with a very loaded trunk. Wonderful dinner and a cute Jen Aniston chick flick and the night was complete.
Sunday was a day off work, so a lazy start. Pulled it together by early afternoon to head down to the pool. Two hours of the most perfect weather, great music and complete idleness - I could so adapt to that lifestyle. Quick visit to the nail salon for much needed mani/pedi, then out for another great dinner with friends. Why can't all weekends be exactly like this one?
Back at work today. The hospital is taking President's day off, but the University isn't. Therefore I am at work, but can' get anything accomplished. Very frustrating. Planning to leave early and do a little more sitting by the pool. If I keep up this pace, I may even have a tan by summer. Fingers crossed.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Perceptions
Isn't it interesting how two people can witness the same accident and have two entirely different stories. Many different factors both conscious and unconscious play into how each of us perceive the world around us. Two recent examples:
First - As many of you know, I haven't been overly enjoying my work environment lately. My unhappiness bled into discontent with my non-work self. An old friend came into town a couple of weeks ago. She had a medical conference nearby, and decided to spend a couple of days on the beach before heading back somewhere cold. She regaled me each evening when I got home with her great relaxing sun filled days. She walked on the beach, laid by the pool, read on the day bed - some days she didn't even have to leave my building. It sounded so good that I even left work early a few days to get in on the fun. It only took a limited amount of time, and the presence of a friend to change my perception. I was able to let my happiness at living outside of work color a better attitude for work.
Second - Valentine's day. It is not my favorite holiday. I perceive it as a day where smug couples point their fingers and laugh at those of us who are single. I recognize that my perception is influenced by my being not part of a couple, and less about the actual holiday. I don't think I personally have anything against St. Valentine, but will admit that I have said some unflattering things about him today. I have many friends who love Valentine's day. They spend weeks planning, they decorate, they buy gifts, etc. etc. These friends are all part of a couple. I am sure that also greatly affects their weird affinity to a Saint - particularly since most are not Catholic.
One only needs to look at my text from today to see both sides of this coin. My coupled friends and family have all texted me wishing me a Happy Valentine's day. Many of my single friends have also texted, but we will just say it wasn't to wish me a Happy Valentine's day. Bitter - party of one
First - As many of you know, I haven't been overly enjoying my work environment lately. My unhappiness bled into discontent with my non-work self. An old friend came into town a couple of weeks ago. She had a medical conference nearby, and decided to spend a couple of days on the beach before heading back somewhere cold. She regaled me each evening when I got home with her great relaxing sun filled days. She walked on the beach, laid by the pool, read on the day bed - some days she didn't even have to leave my building. It sounded so good that I even left work early a few days to get in on the fun. It only took a limited amount of time, and the presence of a friend to change my perception. I was able to let my happiness at living outside of work color a better attitude for work.
Second - Valentine's day. It is not my favorite holiday. I perceive it as a day where smug couples point their fingers and laugh at those of us who are single. I recognize that my perception is influenced by my being not part of a couple, and less about the actual holiday. I don't think I personally have anything against St. Valentine, but will admit that I have said some unflattering things about him today. I have many friends who love Valentine's day. They spend weeks planning, they decorate, they buy gifts, etc. etc. These friends are all part of a couple. I am sure that also greatly affects their weird affinity to a Saint - particularly since most are not Catholic.
One only needs to look at my text from today to see both sides of this coin. My coupled friends and family have all texted me wishing me a Happy Valentine's day. Many of my single friends have also texted, but we will just say it wasn't to wish me a Happy Valentine's day. Bitter - party of one
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