africanstar

I am grateful:

1) for the stamina to work through the night last night in order to complete the document

2) for the patience to deal with an annoying client who complained about the font used in the document instead of recognizing that I worked through the night and presented a document which he forgot about and only remembered on Friday and that by the end of business on Friday had not one word written, and yet was due today.

3) that I am well paid for my night-shift

4) that I got a breathing space for other work which was due today and can now be submitted tomorrow

5) that on Wednesday I leave for Windhoek in Namibia and although I will be going to a few business meetings, that most of the time I will be relaxing

I am grateful:

1) that I had a restful day of household chores – even though I might regret it tomorrow when it will no doubt be a 16 hour work day to get the document completed for submission first thing on Monday morning

2) that I chose NOT to go out tonight with a group of rowdy friends, but rather spend some time with myself (i.e. early to bed and a good night’s rest)

3) for being at peace with myself so that I do not take other people’s unfounded criticisms and barbed comments seriously

4) that being at peace with myself and confident in my expertise allow me to be myself when I find myself in the midst of a group of chauvinistic (and very insecure) males who feel the need to make barbed comments. I feel proud of myself for having come this far – a few years ago I would have felt wounded and would have struggled to cope with it, now I just smile knowingly and ignore them.

5) for the simple dinner of a baked potato and a glass of wine that is waiting for me

6) that all the plans for Namibia got sorted and all that is left now is to pack and get to the airport on time on Wednesday

7) for my health, the life force in me, my inituition, my empathatic nature, for my ability to love, for my ability to be kind and understanding, for my ability to just be me (even when the dark side peeks out!)

I am grateful

1) for a bit of breathing space in a very hectic week, which will continue to be very busy for the next 6 days

2) that I remembered everyone’s birthdays this past week even though I have not had a chance to write cards and mail them like I had intended

3) for the wonderful weather we have had so far this week after the cold, dank and dark weekend

4) for a warm lunchtime meal at the office – a good change from the normal sandwich

5) that the coffee being made at the office is so foul tasting that I now only drink tea while here, instead of several cups a day

6) that my activities for my few days in Namibia are taking shape

7) that I can change travel consultants without too much guilt as my regular one has really messed up my latest trips and left me stranded on occassion and now she just does not even return my phone calls. Makes it that much easier to find another one. Although I like her as a person, the quality of her service has deteriorated the past few months.

8) for the warm slippers I bought on Monday that keep my feet warm in the early morning hours when I work at my desk. They also go well with my winter flannel pyjamas and fluffy robe that I bought a few weeks ago.