Good Morning,
Another beautiful morning.
Alvin and I headed out for out walk just a tad earlier than usual.
Today is my late start.
I start at 11:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m.
I join three coworkers on our after hours phone line from 4:00 till 7:00 p.m.
Thankfully the high for today is to be 25 degrees celsius.
The house remains a bit warm from yesterday but I have the windows open and some of the fans going to circulate the cool air.
I wanted to mention something.
One of my friends and coworkers from many years ago in Regina, lost her husband, he passed suddenly.
He was far too young and she is far too young to be a widow.
Their three children are adults but not older.
I knew her husband and he was a sweet and all round good man and human being.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts and heart goes out to his family.
Yesterday I was chatting with a current coworker trying to get caught up with changes that occured during my vacation.
We have very busy jobs and often put in extra time to keep our heads above water.
Not just for ourselves but for our team and our clients.
In a time where businesses are laying off employees due to the downturn in the economy and employees in turn, having to pick up the extra work.
It is more important than ever for us to look after our physical and mental selves.
If we do not …. no one else will.
In reflection and from a comment that was made, I have decided that although I like my job and always 150% everyday – that adding hours to some days is not the answer.
I am and have always been a hard worker, I don’t waste time, I seldom chat with coworkers – my head is always down working.
So I will continue to give it my all during the hours for which I was hired and will take my breaks.
Life is too short.
When we pass on …. is your employer going to acknowledge all that extra time you put into the job?
Really is anyone going to care that you worked late to get the work done?
Will your clients notice that you worked on a the weekends and until late in the evenings?
I do not think so.
At the end of the day, I want to and will continue to do the best job that I can do within the confines of the hours that I work.
I want to enjoy my remaining time on this planet.
I have a dream to write a book and be published.
I want to spend time with my friends and family whenever I can.
I want to read books and live my life.
I want to be healthy in body, mind and soul.
I have to let go and realize that sometimes you cannot get everything done.
Well it is time for coffee and I want to run to the vet and pick up food for the boy.
I start at 11:00 this morning so have some time to do that.
Living each day to the best of my ability.
Trying to be the best human being that I can.
Being respectful and kind to the world.
This is me.
This is who I am.
This is who I will continue to be.
Have an awesome Wednesday.
Enjoy that cup of coffee chatting with a neighbour over the fence.
Enjoy that walk with your pup in the early morning.
Enjoy that piece of chocolate cake.
Enjoy your life.
We only have one go at it ….. enjoy it.
I/We shall remain,
Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 