Cheat Work Thursday

As if this were read by more than five people, I find myself filtering things to blog even more these days. Such a five-year-old. On a second thought, five-year-olds don't filter much actually. So, for 10 minutes this morning, I was mean to someone. Below is not the actual story. Let's say I'm a top, very important surgeon... and I've been given an allocated parking space right in front of the hospital or basement elevator (I'm not sure which, this is not a real story), with a picture of myself, wearing a lab coat and a stethoscope around my neck, clearly displayed on the board. However, for 20 days in a row now, I arrive in the morning and find that the parking space has been taken by this particular red car. As a result, I've had to walk for 200 metres from the nearest bay for those 20 days. This morning I decided that I'd had enough. So I arrived earlier than usual to catch the red car. It arrived five minutes later and the driver got out -- a...

A client thought I'm the youngest in my family. It wasn't the first time I heard that from a client or a stranger. Unfortunately, I kind of get where that came from. I admit with my current work, I'm probably a different person at work and outside work. It's hard not to be. I know there must be a way to avoid this. There must be a way where I can make people happy without having to turn into an extra-chirpy-I-need-your-approval human. So, Work Objective #43: Be a smart, confident businessperson. And intuitive. And one that still has her soul and, hopefully, some sense of humour too. - This post, but I don't drink alcohol. - Regardless of my mild obsession with clothes or shoes, I don't own or need many anymore , and they don't cost that much either. - Also, I've never owned a Jonas Brothers' poster . Image of clever folders: from the clever site knockknockstuff.com

Someone I know makes a lifestyle change because her new family 'encourages' her to. This person is not so fond of the idea but her soft heart led her to. If this were me, would I do it because eg 'my' partner wants me to? Ha. Good thing is, most of the time I get the concept of space and place. I'd keep my opinion to myself, although the blunt side of me would be rolling on the floor wanting to let it out. I am lucky my parents always have to let me make my own decision. Oh wait, plus this is not a bridge that I have to cross cross yet. I know friends who work hard and are doing well with their careers, only to let it go to accommodate changes in family. I guess that is love. You compromise or something, I don't know the right word. You probably take turn and make way to achieve one goal at a time because of the circumstances. It makes you happy to make your loved ones happy. Just like when I'm happy to accompany my parents to weddings of...