Another Day

I was challenged to complete this sentence on another brilliant blog, by the philolog:
Another day, another _____.

So I have completed it many times over, for many different people from diverse occupations.
Another day, another dollar (or dime) for a banker.
Another day, another disaster, for a pessimist.
Another day, another doorway, for an architect.
Another day, another dinosaur, ...paleontologist.
Another day, another ding dong, ...doorman.
Another day, another dirigible, ... submarine manufacturer.
Another day, another dipthong, ...grammarian.
Another day, another dimwit, ...customer service rep.
Another day, another dam,..... canal worker. Also, it's one dam thing after another!
Another day, another diaper, ... mother.
Another day, another dragon, ... mythologist.
Another day, another drug deal, ...dealer or narc.
Another day, another dill pickle, ... pickle lover.
Another day, another dipstick, ... mechanic.
Another day, another drunk, ... bartender.
Another day, another drink, ... drunk.
Another day, another divorce, ... lawyer.
Another day, another dumb bell, ... weight lifter.
Another day, another diamond, ... jeweler.

I like that one. It's not just for jewelers.

No dictionaries were consulted for this post, so please forgive any aberrations in orthography. Thanks.

Agent of Positive Change

I am working on my mission statement. How's this: I am a powerful agent of positive change. Is it too grandiose? Honestly, I think my purpose is to assist people to make changes in their habits so that it will benefit their whole life. I hope that's what I do, anyway.

And Change is Good. I think I have accepted the change in my employment status. It is a great time to be free and unencumbered! There was a mandatory training event last Friday and I happened to be the co-chair of the event. So, I got to be the MC, which stands for Master of Ceremonies. (A sexist term, but we will not discuss alternatives, here.) The event went very well. I base this on the evidence that very few people left after lunch, which has happened in the past. Even I enjoyed it. And the president of the company complimented my on my creativity. So I'm pleased. A Happy Ending.

But all endings are new beginnings. And it is time to start uncovering the opportunities that will shape my future. I was so busy the last few weeks of work, that I was unable to even complete my resume. I can't sit on the roof, waiting for the helicopter to come. I have to start attracting some boats.

Excuse me, while I look at some sample resumes on the internet...

Networking for Mothers

Perky Mamasource has lots of perks!

You can post any question and get answers from mothers all over the place. I mean the mothers are from all different places, not the answers. Well maybe sometimes.

I posted a question and got a few answers.

I’ve sent a few answers.  So I think it is a great resource.   Check it out! www.mamaSource.com

There were many questions about breastfeeding.
Breastmilk is best, they say. It's easy to prepare, you can take it anywhere with you, and it contains everything your baby needs to be healthy.

I used the Medela Pump in Style for 10 or 11 months at work. My manager once asked me if I was doing work while I pumped milk for the baby. I said of course, but actually I used my lunch hour and break time for pumping.

Spreading sunshine

Your experience has brought you to many different places. New experiences will take you further on your journey. However each new journey in life helps you grow. It leads you to great prosperity, guiding you to the right places at the right time. Now you can broaden your expectations, and leave former limitations behind. You do this by trying to see yourself and your life filled with potential and true possibilities.

I think my mission, or at least part of it, is to spread warmth and encouragement to everyone I meet. So forgive me, if this sounds like a lengthy fortune cookie.

Your awesome self

It's possible to turn self-doubt into self-love. Let the world and those you love, know and experience your deepest passions which will automatically be your unique talents. You don't have to hide any more. We all can be inspired by each other's greatness. You need to be you, all of you, as much as everyone else needs to be awed by your greatness. Aren't you tired of hiding? Do not wait to enjoy being your real self.

We all have greatness within us!

Farewell

Wow. As I leave my office, at the archaic Pinellas County High School for the last time, I am filled with mixed feelings. First I want to run back to my office and check for the 100th time if I've left anything valuable behind. There's nothing there, just some paper clips and empty binders in ancient desks. The metal and formica desk I used has already been replaced by a much older, heavier, solid wooden one.

But I leave slowly, hoping someone will call me back for one more hug and fond farewell wishes. This is the end of a program which ran for over 10 years. Although I have only been part of it for a mere 4 years, I feel sad. I wonder how the students I have met over the years will fare next year. I wonder how quickly the the suspension rate will double, and how quickly the administration will realize it. I also wonder how the former superintendent of schools can sleep at night...

Then I come back to reality. This is a new day. I believe things happen for a reason, so it's time for me to think of my own future.

I think about the words of Marianne Williamson in The Age of Miracles:

This is not the end. It is the beginning...
Growing older just happens; growing wise is something else again. The challenge of age is not to skip life's disappointments, but to transcend them. We transcend them by learning the lessons they have taught us, however painful...
But the miracle of change is that nothing that happened before this moment has any bearing on what's possible now, except that what you learned from it can be fuel for a magnificent future.

My apologies to Marianne for changing the word "midlife" in the last paragraph to "change."

Beware

Beware of the chattering monkey. He is the voice inside your head that usually tries to discourage you from trying anything new or taking a risk. You know, the one that says, Oh, that's too good to be true. Things never turn out right. You can't do that!

I took a class yesterday with Chris Chenowith so I am undertaking a 30-day program in prosperity. I will let you know how it unfolds and blossoms. You may notice that all my entries this month will be overwhelmingly positive, as I ignore my chattering monkey.