Giving is not always physical

This month I am trying to do something to give back to the world around me every day. It's not always easy.

At first, I thought giving meant that I had to physically give up something. Money, clothes, food, etc. Then I realized that sometimes giving is not always physical.

Lately at work I have found that people have really been testing my limits. How far can they push not doing their job without me saying anything. Being a supervisor, I have to make sure that I am doing what is best for those I supervise and the operation around me. I have found myself getting frustrated and irritated by the tests that people place in front of me on a daily basis.

In going with the theme of my month of giving, I decided that I would simply be happy, no mater what is thrown at me, when I am at work. I will go through my entire day with a smile. I will ask people how their day is or if there is anything I can do for them to help them make their day easier.

Since I started doing this, I often find myself just doing things that people have told me, make their jobs easier. I will do some small tasks that will help them get their tasks done quicker. I will go out of my way to make the work area cleaner or tidier.

I have also learned the value of a smile. A smile is the simplest form of happiness. It also happens to be extremely contagious. By smiling throughout my entire day, others begin to smile. I also look approachable. I find that I am having better conversations and that things are progressing more.

Are there still people who cause me frustration at work? Of course. Do I let it get to me? Not as much as I used to.

Light at the end of the tunnel

Well it's been no shocker that I have been working 6/7 day work weeks with the opening of the new attraction. I am worn out, exhausted, and surprised that I never caught any of the bugs that went around. Big YAY!

I'm just not sure how much longer I can keep up with this routine.

A few weeks ago I found out my vacation time got approved! I basically ran around the apartment screaming and jumping up and down. I am finally going to spend some time with my family and get out of this state and lay on a beach! The only sad part is that Dave can't come with me because he didn't get this time approved. (This is typical for our work schedules)

I'm not super sad for him though. He was on vacation this past weekend and he had a blast. Not only did he visit his family, but he stopped by my house one night and had BBQ and drinks with my parents and neighbors. Can you imagine how surprised I was when this picture was texted to me:


Yup. I was surprised!

I can totally see my light at the end of the tunnel. It is only 9 short days away. It just stinks that 8 of those days are work days.

Are you guys excited for your vacation? Where are you all heading this summer?