Work has consumed almost all of my energy over the last couple of weeks, but Internet, I'm not going to dwell on the negative implications of that statement. I am going to focus. Focus on the positive.
Meaning I will remind myself that this has been a time for me to step up my efforts to lead and grow my experience, my skill set and my confidence. It has been an opportunity to interact directly with people that I've previously had limited access to. And most importantly, it has provided an opportunity to reset my approach, and take a long hard look at my attitude.
It hasn't been easy and I haven't been a ray of sunshine (not even close, just ask Hubby), but I have pushed through. And even in less than ideal circumstances, I have learned and embraced new people that have introduced me to new ways of thinking and entirely different perspectives.
I can live with that.
But I'll tell you a secret - I cannot wait to finish my to-do list and meetings tomorrow and head to one of my favorite spots. I've got big plans. They look something like this:
- devour the HUGE stack of fall fashion magazines I have purchased, but been unable to dive into (side note: I'm LOVING the fall trends for this year - more to come on this in a different post)
- play with my dogs as much as possible. believe it or not, they are cuter than ever and inspiring tons of laughter these days
- runs around the lake (confession: probably more like a run/walk mixture)
- yummy food and more importantly, yummy wine
- relaxation
- catching up with MIL
- hanging with Hubby
- relaxation
- re-aquainting myself with my camera. i've barely picked it up lately, and I'm really missing it!
- sitting at the end of the dock and combining the fall fashion reading, the wine drinking and the relaxation
- relaxation - have I mentioned this one already?
And you? Big plans to wind down summer 2009 (what there has been of it)? The last week or 2 in Chicago have featured fall weather. While I'm nervous at how early it has arrived and what that means for the weeks ahead, I must admit, it is my favorite weather. So I'll end with an image that screams "fall."
You're welcome.
Oh, and PS, happy Love Thursday all. I have been lax in posting these lately, but will return to the habit. Promise.
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