April appreciation AF - week 3
Good morning to all, do you realize next week is the last week of April already? My goodness time is going fast. So happy it is Friday.:h
What a day yesterday. I resigned from my job, and everyone was lovely. Most were shocked as I am normally positive and professional. My good friend cried, although she is a reference and knew I was going on interviews. My nemesis(ha) was very kind and surprised, gracious, and I was right back at her. It feels good to know we will end our relationship on good terms. My boss, the micromanager, was shocked, and told me, we'll see if it is ok with the notice you gave. I immediately said, "this is the way I am doing it." Period, case closed. I left it at that. Then, as is the tradition, I put a letter in everyone's mailbox, and people came up to me, asked questions, said they would miss me. I was positive, as you never know, no point in burning bridges. So, I was exhausted, emotionally and physically ached all over. Don't you love my supervisor, telling me how I will resign, after I gave way over the two week notice. Unbelievable.
So, know I have to focus on closing up shop, tying up lose ends, and focusing on the future. I have to be open to changes, expecting them and being positive. It is refreshing to have new ideas and people to look forward to. I am ready to go.
Newgrange, tell us more about yourself, if you don't mind. I too have tried to moderate, numerous times, and I am telling you, for me, it just doesn't last. I think it is the unpredicability that is so horrible. Then, after a time, I just lose control, over and over, and the effects are devastating, spiritually, emotionally,and physically. This time, I have made it AF over 100 days and want it to be 100 million days. But, I too am taking it one day at a time. Really, the only way to live your life. Interesting that you struggle after work, so many of us do. In my new job, I will be working at that time. I feel it is a blessing through the summer to be working in the evenings, as I loved sitting outside with wine or martini's. No more.
Chill, your husband will miss you, just knowing you are there. I want you to know I think you are so courageous and strong. New beginnings. You are so lucky to have your Mom, how fun to watch the wedding with her. I have a friend who is going to get up at 4:00 a.m. to see the wedding. I laughed and told her I would probably be up anyway. I love the pomp and circumstance, and I think William and Kate a lovely couple, I hope they can make it with all the pressure on them. Hopefully they asked for pre-marriage counseling as the wedding is going to be the easy part!! I am continuing to send you loving positive energy through this transition.:l
Lav, I was thinking, after your description of your grandson welcoming the new neighbors, that we should all be like him, open, happy, insistently saying Hi until he got a response. Little kids are so real, not knowing social conventions, just being themselves. Hope you like your new neighbors.
Jolie, I believe you are planning the brunch? Good idea. I too am having Easter, I will buy beer for a few men, but have them take it with them when they go. I will have tomato juice, tea, water and soda for other drinks. Why would you drink on Easter? Looking back at myself, why wouldn't you drink on Easter?
Rebirth, what a cool trip to look forward to. You will love your forties. I find each decade gets better in so many ways. The only thing that gets harder is the releasing of the young body, but accepting yourself physically, is a wonderful, peaceful feeling. Hey ladies 40 and older, did you love that decade too?
Cassia, you are figuring things out so well, give yourself the credit you deserve and make sure to take care of yourself. Is there something special you can do for yourself this weekend, a manicure, massage, date night or something. You deserve it. It is funny how under stress we want to reward ourselves, automatically, with booze. Yet, we know it is not a reward, just a punishment. You are moving across the ocean, around the world, the tasks to accomplish that are huge, you are doing a magnificient job. :goodjob:
Dill, Sped, hope you are doing OK, please let us know, we miss you.
Have a meaningful Good Friday.:h
Good morning to all, do you realize next week is the last week of April already? My goodness time is going fast. So happy it is Friday.:h
What a day yesterday. I resigned from my job, and everyone was lovely. Most were shocked as I am normally positive and professional. My good friend cried, although she is a reference and knew I was going on interviews. My nemesis(ha) was very kind and surprised, gracious, and I was right back at her. It feels good to know we will end our relationship on good terms. My boss, the micromanager, was shocked, and told me, we'll see if it is ok with the notice you gave. I immediately said, "this is the way I am doing it." Period, case closed. I left it at that. Then, as is the tradition, I put a letter in everyone's mailbox, and people came up to me, asked questions, said they would miss me. I was positive, as you never know, no point in burning bridges. So, I was exhausted, emotionally and physically ached all over. Don't you love my supervisor, telling me how I will resign, after I gave way over the two week notice. Unbelievable.
So, know I have to focus on closing up shop, tying up lose ends, and focusing on the future. I have to be open to changes, expecting them and being positive. It is refreshing to have new ideas and people to look forward to. I am ready to go.
Newgrange, tell us more about yourself, if you don't mind. I too have tried to moderate, numerous times, and I am telling you, for me, it just doesn't last. I think it is the unpredicability that is so horrible. Then, after a time, I just lose control, over and over, and the effects are devastating, spiritually, emotionally,and physically. This time, I have made it AF over 100 days and want it to be 100 million days. But, I too am taking it one day at a time. Really, the only way to live your life. Interesting that you struggle after work, so many of us do. In my new job, I will be working at that time. I feel it is a blessing through the summer to be working in the evenings, as I loved sitting outside with wine or martini's. No more.
Chill, your husband will miss you, just knowing you are there. I want you to know I think you are so courageous and strong. New beginnings. You are so lucky to have your Mom, how fun to watch the wedding with her. I have a friend who is going to get up at 4:00 a.m. to see the wedding. I laughed and told her I would probably be up anyway. I love the pomp and circumstance, and I think William and Kate a lovely couple, I hope they can make it with all the pressure on them. Hopefully they asked for pre-marriage counseling as the wedding is going to be the easy part!! I am continuing to send you loving positive energy through this transition.:l
Lav, I was thinking, after your description of your grandson welcoming the new neighbors, that we should all be like him, open, happy, insistently saying Hi until he got a response. Little kids are so real, not knowing social conventions, just being themselves. Hope you like your new neighbors.
Jolie, I believe you are planning the brunch? Good idea. I too am having Easter, I will buy beer for a few men, but have them take it with them when they go. I will have tomato juice, tea, water and soda for other drinks. Why would you drink on Easter? Looking back at myself, why wouldn't you drink on Easter?
Rebirth, what a cool trip to look forward to. You will love your forties. I find each decade gets better in so many ways. The only thing that gets harder is the releasing of the young body, but accepting yourself physically, is a wonderful, peaceful feeling. Hey ladies 40 and older, did you love that decade too?
Cassia, you are figuring things out so well, give yourself the credit you deserve and make sure to take care of yourself. Is there something special you can do for yourself this weekend, a manicure, massage, date night or something. You deserve it. It is funny how under stress we want to reward ourselves, automatically, with booze. Yet, we know it is not a reward, just a punishment. You are moving across the ocean, around the world, the tasks to accomplish that are huge, you are doing a magnificient job. :goodjob:
Dill, Sped, hope you are doing OK, please let us know, we miss you.
Have a meaningful Good Friday.:h
Yes, as I get older, I appreciate my friends and family even more.
I'm VERY appreciative today of you guys, my virtual family :l
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