Wednesday, June 15, 2011
I've Been Cut...
for a cause! This will go to a cancer patient waiting for a wig. I am certain it means much more to them then it ever did to me. Goodbye long hair, hello making a difference...
The Bare Truth
So I ran out of the office, late for an appointment. Big surprise – I’m always late. Actually, that’s not true. In my professional life I am usually early, always on time. In my personal life, you can count on me to show up just a teeny tiny bit late…Anyway, so I bust my behind getting there, with 4 minutes to spare, and then I had to sit and wait. That’s annoying. So I decide to post a quick little blog but it wouldn’t post. So I retyped the whole thing and sent it again. It still wouldn’t post. Ugh, that’s annoying too.
I’m getting kicked out of my office tomorrow. Just found out this morning. Unexpected and I’m not ready because originally I had until next Friday. Soooo, the rest of the afternoon will be spent packing. It’s been interesting working in the construction zone. They have plastic draped around me so I’m working in a little bubble. So when anyone comes to see me they have to pull back the curtain - I’m the prize behind door number one.
It was the funniest thing because they were bringing in some sheetrock and three of the construction guys were standing there but the guy carrying it in was just this little tiny guy. Not to be mean, but it was comical to watch him struggle with this thing, which is awkward and heavy, while these other, much bigger and stronger, guys just watched. I mean, I wanted to try to help him myself; he was having that much trouble. I’m assuming he’s the new guy…But it’s been fun listening to them talk. I think they forget that I am here…much more entertaining than standard office dialogue.
One of the guys is apparently a big fan of going commando –which, great if that’s your thing more power to you – except his pants are too big. So when he bends over most of his rear is exposed. It is not a pretty site and he keeps trying to help me move things. This means he keeps bending over in front of me to pick up boxes. I’m like no, really, I got it. Yeah, promise, I can get this one…yet, he keeps trying to help me. And expose me to things that no one should be exposed to. Really, my retinas are burning…
And he’s a chatty one so he tries to talk to me, which is just awkward because dude, I just saw your bare ass…
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
I'm Confused
Okay, so I totally messed that up! Nice. Here are my themes (in the correct order this time!):
Empathy - sense the emotions around me.
Communication - like to explain, describe, host, speak in public, and to write.
Developer - see the potential in others.
Belief- enduring core values - family-oriented, altruistic, spiritual, value responsibility and high ethics.
Context- look back to understand the present.
And that folks, is me as determined by StrengthsFinder...
Empathy - sense the emotions around me.
Communication - like to explain, describe, host, speak in public, and to write.
Developer - see the potential in others.
Belief- enduring core values - family-oriented, altruistic, spiritual, value responsibility and high ethics.
Context- look back to understand the present.
And that folks, is me as determined by StrengthsFinder...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Monday, Monday
Mondays are not typically my most favorite days but today was an exception. Spent most the day working away and making some progress towards getting stuff done. It was fun and productive. Which is nice because lately I've been busy but not able to really concentrate on one thing and knock it out - too many interruptions and unexpected fires to put out. I just need one evening to be in the office after hours so that I can buckle down and get it done but that's a lot more challenging than it should be...
About a month ago I signed up for a free webinar on implementing a leadership assessment into a TRiO program - we are a long, long way from where we need to be but I'm always on the lookout for tools to make our program better, even if we can't implement them right now. Of course, two hours before it started I got the dreaded phone call from the daycare - sick kid. That always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times...not that I ever want my kiddos to be sick but I never get that call on down days. Never. So I missed it. I was so disappointed!
But I did get a follow-up email with an access code to take the assessment, which I did. It identified 5 traits about my personality, which are to be used as strengths. My number one strength was - big surprise - communication. Yep, I'm a talker! This will not be shocking to those that know me - if it's one thing I can always do it's talk. This has been helpful in my job because I do enjoy presenting and coming up with fun workshops - I do like the creative process of finding different ways to share information. And obviously, I like to write too. I always have. I used to write stories and poems and when I was young I kept a diary. Then I got old enough to actually have interesting things to write in the diary and I decided that maybe I didn't need to record so much about my life...
My second strongest trait was empathy. I would like to think that I strive to understand others but I was surprised that this was my number two...I don't know how adept I am at sensing other's feelings but I do think it's important to try to understand those around me. I was, however, always good at sensing when people had something to hide...of course, I'm not sure this was actually a case of "sensing" or just plain old paying attention. Or in the case of some of my former boyfriends, just sloppiness on their part. I mean, nothing screams cheating as obviously as picking up your girlfriend from the airport with hickeys on your neck. That was just dumb and in poor taste.
So we're going to use this curriculum for our state leadership program. I got confirmation from someone that has used it that it's useful and worthwhile. It will be nice that I will have some time to become familiar with it before I start using it with my students. Plus I'm just excited to see what everyone's strengths are...so super pumped to get this stuff going. I think we are going to have an awesome leadership program!
So thank you Monday for being kind, let's keep the rhythm for tomorrow and see what else I can accomplish...I may even be able to see my desk by the end of the week!
About a month ago I signed up for a free webinar on implementing a leadership assessment into a TRiO program - we are a long, long way from where we need to be but I'm always on the lookout for tools to make our program better, even if we can't implement them right now. Of course, two hours before it started I got the dreaded phone call from the daycare - sick kid. That always seems to happen at the most inconvenient times...not that I ever want my kiddos to be sick but I never get that call on down days. Never. So I missed it. I was so disappointed!
But I did get a follow-up email with an access code to take the assessment, which I did. It identified 5 traits about my personality, which are to be used as strengths. My number one strength was - big surprise - communication. Yep, I'm a talker! This will not be shocking to those that know me - if it's one thing I can always do it's talk. This has been helpful in my job because I do enjoy presenting and coming up with fun workshops - I do like the creative process of finding different ways to share information. And obviously, I like to write too. I always have. I used to write stories and poems and when I was young I kept a diary. Then I got old enough to actually have interesting things to write in the diary and I decided that maybe I didn't need to record so much about my life...
My second strongest trait was empathy. I would like to think that I strive to understand others but I was surprised that this was my number two...I don't know how adept I am at sensing other's feelings but I do think it's important to try to understand those around me. I was, however, always good at sensing when people had something to hide...of course, I'm not sure this was actually a case of "sensing" or just plain old paying attention. Or in the case of some of my former boyfriends, just sloppiness on their part. I mean, nothing screams cheating as obviously as picking up your girlfriend from the airport with hickeys on your neck. That was just dumb and in poor taste.
So we're going to use this curriculum for our state leadership program. I got confirmation from someone that has used it that it's useful and worthwhile. It will be nice that I will have some time to become familiar with it before I start using it with my students. Plus I'm just excited to see what everyone's strengths are...so super pumped to get this stuff going. I think we are going to have an awesome leadership program!
So thank you Monday for being kind, let's keep the rhythm for tomorrow and see what else I can accomplish...I may even be able to see my desk by the end of the week!
I Heart Weekends
Had a great weekend - swimming, cooking out, sister time, a popcorn machine (my big sis rocks!), and back to back movie nights. That's the kind of stuff I enjoy. And as a bonus I got a surprise phone call from a dear friend. Really made me wish we lived closer to each other - she's such a special person. And it's so nice to know I am thought of...I am so fortunate to have such wonderful friends.
I won't mention workouts and by the omission you can probably deduce what that means but I'm focusing on the fun that I had and ignoring the rest.
Meeting with a former student this morning and then spending the rest of the day with one of my favorite people. I'm going to try very hard to focus on the business that we need to take care of - I could just spend the entire time visiting with her about personal and completely irrelevant stuff but I'm going to focus and get some stuff done. Super excited to begin planning for the 2011-2012 Emerging Leaders Institute. We have some great ideas and I think we can take it to a new level of professionalism - that's the goal at least!
Off to wrap up a few things off my to do list before the day becomes too hectic...
I won't mention workouts and by the omission you can probably deduce what that means but I'm focusing on the fun that I had and ignoring the rest.
Meeting with a former student this morning and then spending the rest of the day with one of my favorite people. I'm going to try very hard to focus on the business that we need to take care of - I could just spend the entire time visiting with her about personal and completely irrelevant stuff but I'm going to focus and get some stuff done. Super excited to begin planning for the 2011-2012 Emerging Leaders Institute. We have some great ideas and I think we can take it to a new level of professionalism - that's the goal at least!
Off to wrap up a few things off my to do list before the day becomes too hectic...
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Rollin
It is 10 minutes to 10:00 and I have already made breakfast, fed the kids, run the pool vacuum twice, cleaned M's jeep, washed and sanitized the kitchen trash can, loaded and unloaded the dishwater, cleaned the kitchen, organized the girl's shoes, carried 4 bags of luggage upstairs, and gathered a box of clothes for donation. Hooray for being productive!
I'm going to wrap up the cleaning, put all the laundry away and then the rest of the afternoon will be spent playing - I'm thinking pool time. And sometime today, no matter what, I will get my strength training in. Although, doesn't lugging around a 26 pound baby up and down the stairs count? Even just a little?
I'm going to wrap up the cleaning, put all the laundry away and then the rest of the afternoon will be spent playing - I'm thinking pool time. And sometime today, no matter what, I will get my strength training in. Although, doesn't lugging around a 26 pound baby up and down the stairs count? Even just a little?
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