Gratitude Friday…
Indulge me for a minute but I swear I feel like singing show tunes today!
“Oh what a beautiful morning!
Oh what a beautiful day!
I got a wonderful feeling everything’s going my way!”
I have not a single clue why I woke up so happy this morning. This week has been rough. Lots of long days and large numbers of people complaining for absolutely no reason. I restrained myself from telling some of them to get a real problem. Seriously. We just don’t have anything to complain about in my company. And if you don’t like it, call Lehman or Bear Sterns or Merrill Lynch and see if they’re hiring. Let’s get some perspective here folks.
But I listened to them and apologized for things that I had no reason to apologize for and more importantly, for something that was completely out of my control. I took long, deep breaths, ate ridiculous amounts of fruit and found solace at Banana Republic and on the treadmill.
And yes, I managed not to buy something else orange but I can not say the same for jeans. They were too fabulous to pass up. And on sale. Seriously, a girl can not be expected to maintain that high a level of self-control.
And now it’s Friday and somehow I managed to come out of the mess with a smile on my face. Maybe it’s the hormones or the drugs, I don’t know, but regardless, I’m feeling cheery, silly and downright hopeful. My stars in heaven (shout out to Mom), I’m even feeling like tomorrow night may not be the complete debacle I’ve been anticipating all week.
Okay, so we’re all agreed then that that kind of hope can only come in pill form.
This will be a short list because, well, right now I’m feeling grateful for just about everything. Honestly, I just said a thank you prayer for the fancy ice we have in our new building. So basically, in an attempt to save ya’ll from reading this post for hours on end, I’m gonna give you my top three and move on.
1. The Restaurant – I know I start more sentences with this statement than I should but here we go again: In OKC we had 2 restaurants on campus. Almost every morning without fail, I would get a cup of cut pineapple and a magnificent blueberry muffin. For the past year, I’ve suffered without that blueberry muffin and been forced to cut my own pineapple. Your heart bleeds for me in my agony. However, now we have our own restaurant in our new building run by the same catering staff from OKC. Monday morning, I almost danced into the restaurant to buy my first blueberry muffin and pineapple. This morning I had strawberries, pineapple, blueberries and the muffin. May sound trivial but I am so grateful to have this little perk here. It makes me smile and keeps my tummy full!
2. Side effects – The internet, and WebMD specifically, is full of information about the drug I’m taking. I made a decision not to read most of it and what I have seen, I’d already read in the months leading up to all this. There are some side effects although most are mild but then there are women who swear it’s the worst thing they’ve ever taken. I am very grateful that I have experienced no side effects (the giddiness aside). There was one side effect I was hoping for, enlarged breasts, but alas, I’ve escaped that one as well. A girl can hope. But really, I’m very grateful my body seems to be taking all this in stride. And even if they don’t realize it, all those people in my office complaining this week should be very grateful as well.
3. Weather – This has been a gorgeous week! The temperature dropped so we’ve been experiencing something resembling fall. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the cooler temperatures, all the colors of the changing leaves, bundling up in sweaters, seeing all the kids Halloween costumes, and on and on. It’s just such a cozy time and even though I don’t teach and I’m not in school, it still feels like the beginning of a new year. When I step into the crisp morning air, I thank the Lord for the beauty of this world He created.
Well, we’re off to God’s country this weekend! And don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of pictures to post next week. Have a great weekend! War Eagle!
Indulge me for a minute but I swear I feel like singing show tunes today!
“Oh what a beautiful morning!
Oh what a beautiful day!
I got a wonderful feeling everything’s going my way!”
I have not a single clue why I woke up so happy this morning. This week has been rough. Lots of long days and large numbers of people complaining for absolutely no reason. I restrained myself from telling some of them to get a real problem. Seriously. We just don’t have anything to complain about in my company. And if you don’t like it, call Lehman or Bear Sterns or Merrill Lynch and see if they’re hiring. Let’s get some perspective here folks.
But I listened to them and apologized for things that I had no reason to apologize for and more importantly, for something that was completely out of my control. I took long, deep breaths, ate ridiculous amounts of fruit and found solace at Banana Republic and on the treadmill.
And yes, I managed not to buy something else orange but I can not say the same for jeans. They were too fabulous to pass up. And on sale. Seriously, a girl can not be expected to maintain that high a level of self-control.
And now it’s Friday and somehow I managed to come out of the mess with a smile on my face. Maybe it’s the hormones or the drugs, I don’t know, but regardless, I’m feeling cheery, silly and downright hopeful. My stars in heaven (shout out to Mom), I’m even feeling like tomorrow night may not be the complete debacle I’ve been anticipating all week.
Okay, so we’re all agreed then that that kind of hope can only come in pill form.
This will be a short list because, well, right now I’m feeling grateful for just about everything. Honestly, I just said a thank you prayer for the fancy ice we have in our new building. So basically, in an attempt to save ya’ll from reading this post for hours on end, I’m gonna give you my top three and move on.
1. The Restaurant – I know I start more sentences with this statement than I should but here we go again: In OKC we had 2 restaurants on campus. Almost every morning without fail, I would get a cup of cut pineapple and a magnificent blueberry muffin. For the past year, I’ve suffered without that blueberry muffin and been forced to cut my own pineapple. Your heart bleeds for me in my agony. However, now we have our own restaurant in our new building run by the same catering staff from OKC. Monday morning, I almost danced into the restaurant to buy my first blueberry muffin and pineapple. This morning I had strawberries, pineapple, blueberries and the muffin. May sound trivial but I am so grateful to have this little perk here. It makes me smile and keeps my tummy full!
2. Side effects – The internet, and WebMD specifically, is full of information about the drug I’m taking. I made a decision not to read most of it and what I have seen, I’d already read in the months leading up to all this. There are some side effects although most are mild but then there are women who swear it’s the worst thing they’ve ever taken. I am very grateful that I have experienced no side effects (the giddiness aside). There was one side effect I was hoping for, enlarged breasts, but alas, I’ve escaped that one as well. A girl can hope. But really, I’m very grateful my body seems to be taking all this in stride. And even if they don’t realize it, all those people in my office complaining this week should be very grateful as well.
3. Weather – This has been a gorgeous week! The temperature dropped so we’ve been experiencing something resembling fall. Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the cooler temperatures, all the colors of the changing leaves, bundling up in sweaters, seeing all the kids Halloween costumes, and on and on. It’s just such a cozy time and even though I don’t teach and I’m not in school, it still feels like the beginning of a new year. When I step into the crisp morning air, I thank the Lord for the beauty of this world He created.
Well, we’re off to God’s country this weekend! And don’t worry, there’ll be plenty of pictures to post next week. Have a great weekend! War Eagle!
God's country - you truly are an Auburn girl! War Eagle!
ReplyDeleteWhat are you taking - I want some! This prometrium that I have been taking puts me into a coma at night - I'm loving it!
Lauren is having her surgery this morning - I hope she is doing good! I know Dr. H is taking good care of her.
Its definitley not that drug making you happy - I think that one makes you crazy! I need to go check on Courtney - I haven't been keeping up with her as well as I do with you and Lauren. Are you doing the Clomid Challenge or do they think this will help?
ReplyDeleteI hope so too. I said a prayer for Courtney too - I went and caught up on her blog!
ReplyDeleteI never did the challenge so I don't know how any of that works!