Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Swallowin' my Pride

I know I complain about my job sometimes, but I don't feel too bad about it because who really loves their job so much that they don't ever complain about it? I don't know anyone like that, but I'm sure someone out there fits this category.

I guess my job and I have a love/hate relationship. The Love part is that I get payed to do it. And that I actually get along with most of the people in my office (an office of 17 females).

The hate part is that I don't really enjoy much of anything my job entails. One of the most gut-wrenching parts of my job is having to "swallow my pride." It comes with any job were you are providing a service, Interior Design is no different. It's a common saying in our office that designers are the easiest targets in the world of design. (I think it's because we are surrounded by male dominated occupations like Construction & Architecture). And, there are always those clients who think that just because they are paying you, they have the right to demean and belittle you. I have never been good at admitting when I am wrong, especially when I know I'm NOT wrong. I have a bit of a stubborn streak, as my parents can testify :) But, today this happened to me, as it too often does, and I suddenly decided that I'm just not going to let it bother me. I usually stay mad for days when things like this happen. This simple decision made a very surprising difference. I've always wanted to be one of those people who could take anything you fling at them without letting it get to you. I got a little bit closer to that today ;)

So, to anyone who has experienced this first hand, here's to swallowin your pride with pride!

If you need even more help, just remember that Jesus knows the truth!! Haha, booya.


Tuesday, January 19, 2010

One Word Answers

Ok, Erin. I took your invitation and did this survey. Hope it lives up to your expectations of being funny :) I know some of these are not one word answers.


1. Where is your cell phone? dresser
2. Your hair? reddish
3. Your mother? example
4. Your father? generous
5. Favorite food? cereal
6. Your dream last night? unlikely
7. Your favorite drink? sonic
8. Your dream/goal? no
9. What room are you in? bed
10. Your hobby? minesweeper
11. Your fear? meaninglessness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? happy
13. Where were you last night? sara's
14. Something that you aren't? lumberjack
15. Muffins? friday
16. Wish list item? elliptical machine
17. Where did you grow up? farm
18. Last thing you did? laundry
19. What are you wearing? glasses
20. Your TV? distracting
21. Your pets? home
22. Friends? dispersed
23. Your life? blessed
24. Your mood? drained
25. Missing someone? ellie
26. Vehicle? honda
27. Something your not wearing? furr-coat
28. Your favorite store? canton
29. Your favorite color? "Belize" #sw6945
30. What was the last time you laughed? ellie (cabbage patch kid picture. thanks, erin).
31. Last time your cried? news
32. Your best friend? is this highschool?
33. One place that I could go over and over? bathroom
34. One person who e-mails you regularly? boss
35. Favorite place to eat? taco bueno


I pass this award on to:

No one in particular. Unless Ashley Ketchersid has a blog I don't know about. If so, then her. I would say Bailey but she probably wouldn't do it. She's too kool.