Have you ever had something HUGE that took alot of your time...and you had 97% of the task complete and you were over the whole this-is-never-going-to-get-done feeling but still kinda not sure about the last 3%? That's how my morning started out...another round of edits on that terribly, wretched document...and when I finally realized that my overwhelming, mounded-high-with-stuff-TO-DO desktop (literal DESK TOP not my computer desktop) was more than I could get done in the next two days, I delegated. Only then did I take a funny comment very seriously and felt a floodgate of tears about to open. A quick prayer for Divine help (I suppose I should've written HELP!!!!!!) was uttered and a calm reassurance that He was in control and I just need to give this project 100% and my very best filled my heart.
I was able to pass off one of the TO DO's to a co-worker...which might sound funny, but even though I gave her a headache-free project, it was still a relief knowing that one (just ONE) task was out of my hair!
A deep breath, some calm music, and a cup of coffee helped me regroup and tackle the trying project on my desk. This "trying project" might not be soo stressful or overwhelming or frustrating had the person in charge not waited 'til the last minute to hand it off to me...all 200+ pages. Too keep my sanity, I reminded myself that the powers that be know that I was putting forth 100%...therefore this lack of preparation would not come back on me. It's reassuring...but frazzling all the same.
Thankfully at 1:30 this afternoon, I was scheduled to donate blood!!! I put the three exclamation points because I love donating blood. It saves lives. There are people that need my A+ blood. It's something small that I can share with the world! Soooo I went to the pink bloodmobile infront of my place of employment and shared the love. It was a nice 45 minute break from my desk, a break from the bell at the window, and from my telephone. Yahooooo!
They made mention before I donated that my heart rate was elevated. Ummmm---HELLO! I WAS ENVISIONING A HUGE NEEDLE STABBING ME! THAT IS CAUSE ENOUGH TO ELEVATE ONES HEART RATE, RIGHT?
Actually it might be slightly elevated because the stress of said project and the fact that for the past couple of weeks, I have turned in to a gym slacker, for lack of a better word. Yes, the curly haired girl that was once obsessed with the gym and working out and being fit has turned in to a girl who has hit the gym once a week for the past three weeks. I KNOW! Are you shocked and scared as well? No worries -- I've recruited the big guns to get me back on track and she was delighted to help!!!
After donating blood, we had a department meeting which was quite enjoyable. I mean, we did talk sewers and such...but overall, everyone was in good spirits. I did promise to bring a joke to the next meeting...which means I have 4 weeks to find a lame joke.
Around 4 today, my favorite co-worker brought me stack of stuff to do. He was kinda crabby about something and not really talkative. Our conversation went as such...
Me: "What's wrong? You seem crabby. Are you mad because I am not working on your stuff?" (pointed to his pile o'stuff)
Him: NO REPLY
Me: "....or are you just mad that I am sitting here getting paid to look cute?"
Him: (stunned look on face) "Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" (he walks away)
Me: (calling out from my cubicle) "See -- I brightened your day! You are laughing! That was a freebie and a true statement!"
After punching out, I headed to pick-up Ruthie and scamper about Crimson Ridge. For those of you who are not aware of what Crimson Ridge is...it's a huge gift boutique. The building is divided into rooms and each room has a theme, of sorts. I liked the sandals and scarves room. WHO WOULDN'T? :)
We didn't purchase a single thing. And actually, I think we might have scared the sales associates with our loud laughter and our comical interjections. Poor Ruthie was on the verge of wanting "to take the gas pipe" as she so kindly put it. Yes, we used Crimson Ridge as a bit of a therapy session or two....or three...or four.
We were not asked to leave but I am sure the sales associates noticed a drop in volume when we vacated the premises and headed to Mary's Market where we met up with Barb and enjoyed a wonderful supper. I had the Tropical Mango Salad -- strawberries, fresh mango, grilled chicken, pecans, feta cheese, and a fab dressing! Ruthie ordered a guacamole grilled chicken salad and Barb had a chicken stir-fry meal. We all partook of dessert -- Ruthie with a carrot cake treat, Barb had a key lime dessert, and I had a lemon bar. The girls, also, ordered soup. I opted for decaf coffee -- apricot. It was not my favorite. I prefer their chocolate raspberry blend...but the decaf apricot coffee sufficed.
And here it is...almost 9 p.m. I turned on the furnace tonight. I did not want to do it...but the cottage was soo cold and I want to make sure to get a good night's sleep tonight...just to ensure I am completely over my cold. Which -- by the way -- I think the garlic killed my cold. I should make a t-shirt and sell it. "Garlic killed my cold!" Garlic will also cause you to lose friends. Wow -- that stuff comes out your pores! It is some strong stuff.
I guess I am labeling the day as "peculiar" because it was crazy-busy in the morning with an eventful afternoon...and then supper out with the girlies! All-in-all this peculiar Thursday was actually rather wonderful. Ooooh and this morning-ish, I made plans with my bestie for my birthday. :) FUN-TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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