Another year older
It’s been inexcusably too long since I’ve posted something. This is mainly because I have been overwhelmed with a work-related negative piece of news that I did not take well and still have difficulty accepting. In the process, I have learned that some people are excellent at playing the game of politics and somehow evading responsibilty to the almost-malicious extent of hurting others in the process. What has been more overwhelming is the realization that my whimsical belief in the adage ‘what comes around goes around’ has been nullified. Why have we been brought up to believe that good things happen to good people? And that the bad guy always loses in the end? In my life it seems quite the opposite. Those who master all the bad skills seems to constantly emerge on top. I will stop dwelling on the negative however I did want to justify my absence so here I am dear reader working through a weekend for all the above reasons. The corporate world is unforgiving.
Thankfully, Thursday presented itself as a ray of sunshine in otherwise very stormy skies. It was my birthday! And how serendipitous to make such an important learning at this point in my life. Maybe I have always known it but refused to accept it. Today I solemnly swear that my career is taking a back seat to my life post this magnanimous meeting. There is alot to look forward to…
Yesterday was incredibly special. I wish I could replay it. The thought of being the center of attention is always daunting but the reality of it incredibly contagious. The calls, the emails, the messages, the surprises, the thoughtful gestures, the gifts and the company were just perfect. Despite the negativity of the past week, I couldnt help but feel extremely grateful for everything in my life. I’m a very fortunate girl. I just need to make a few tough choices to improve the quality of my life. Right now, my bedroom is a sanctuary of joy filled with lots of balloons and the remains of gift wraps and bags.
Another year older and certainly one more wiser. May this be the year when I decide to put myself before my job. Until then, I’ll just have me another piece of chocolate cake.
discoveringdana 