back to work...sort of
went to work half day today because i had my physical exam.
it's good to schedule these things in the afternon
cause then I have an excuse to only work half the day.
'not going into the spa tonight either, thank goodness.

'had lunch at Pasta Pomodoro after my exam and
totally pigged out.
I even had dessert this time: panna cotta with strawberries.
yum.
'made a list of things i need to accomplish with my
free afternoon.
'was home yesterday recuperating from the dehydration
on sunday, so 'didn't really do much.
especially since it was super hot.

'thank goodness the weather has cooled down.
I am sooooo over the sun and heat waves.
This afternoon when i got into my hot car
to drive to my appointment,
i literally gagged from the stupid heat.
I think i'm finally ready for fall.
Shit...make it winter - bring the cold on!

shoulda, coulda, will...do next time
I should've taken the opportunity that i had today.
It sucks when you do not feel safe to say the things
in your mind because you know others have already
assumed all these things about you
based on what they have seen - with no feedback from you.

why do people do that?

why are people so egoistic and arrogant to think
that they know you just because of a), b), c)????

I guess it's wrong of me to assume that even the nicest,
smartest people around have all the necessary
skills to communicate effectively with others.

effectiveness.

heh....that word makes me laugh.

effectiveness = being a good communicator = giving constructive criticism, not just the negative stuff

effectiveness (as a leader) = letting your team mates in on your future plans with your goals and creating buy-in by including the feedback of the team

effectivess (as a leader) = acknowledging and remembering the strengths and assets that each team member brings

effectiveness (as a leader) = giving your team members space to grow and providing guidance towards goals

sheeeit....even I know these basics....and I don't even have an advanced degree!
*shakes head*

thank goodness I remember what I am made of
and that I let no one bring me down.