September 23, 2016

  • Looking Disaster in the Eye

    Yesterday was a confluence of catastrophes. From Sparky's flat tire at 5:30 AM to the building evacuation due to a "suspicious" package at work, the whole day was more than a series of unfortunate events. I am prohibited from discussing work issues on public media. I can however say that I was able to maintain my composure. I faced adversity and stared it down. When the "Dementors" in my world swooped in for a kiss I puckered up and gulped down Hershey kisses and fists full of M & Ms. Yep. I ate chocolate yesterday! Several times people intruded into my office to foist their troubles on me. It was like being handed a knotted ball of string and told to straighten it out - all the while with a loaded gun held to my temple. I was thankful when I clocked out at 5:57 PM and was able to flee the workplace. Today is Friday and I sense catastrophe lurking. I am ready. I have chocolate and I'm not afraid to use it! For all of you working at stressful jobs just remember the weekend belongs to YOU! Do NOT check your work email. Do NOT answer the phone calls or text messages from the boss. Tell them that you were in a dead zone hiking in the woods and enjoying the first weekend in autumn - and then make sure you did go hiking!!!

Comments (14)

  • Yikes! If I weren't so behind getting ready for the next road trip, I'd grab a bag of M&Ms and my caching gear, come down there and drag you to the nearest wooded dead zone.

  • Yay for persevering, and chocolate. Now don't forget to take your own advice, leave work at work and enjoy the weekend.

    • Thanks and yes I will be in the woods on Sunday setting out geocaches for the Fernwood geocaching event!!

  • I hope today's a better day! And do leave work behind for a weekend of hiking and enjoyment!

  • I agree with the others.

  • So you look like firece woman like the statur of the Libety! in New York harbor!
    Love
    Michel

    • Thanks Michel! I survived this last work week and I intend to relax and enjoy myself this weekend. Next week has to be better!!

  • Chocolate....food of the Gods!!! A health food unrivaled in its positive effect on our physical and emotional well-being! Also a proven antioxidant! I need to buy some more of it....this weekend, I will do that and will drink some hot chocolate now.

    • Chocolate is the best tasting stuff around... at least the best of what I can easily get into my mouth. I'd really like some taro bubble tea or fried squid, or chicken livers but that isn't likely yo happen - no bubble tea to be found in town, fried squid only available on Sat. nights at one restaurant, and the doctor has forbidden liver in my diet...

  • chocolate is my go-to stuff in times of stress also ~ yea for chocolate!

    • My son texted me tonight a photo of some organic dark chocolate at Kroger's - 49 cents a bar in the discount bin... I can't believe he didn't buy it for me!!

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