Sometimes when you start to GAL - it takes awhile to see the effects of your efforts. Sometimes it is like networking at work. I have been working on balancing work and life for awhile and feel like I am finally seeing the results!
This weekend's GAL Events:
(i) Friday: Fundraiser party;
(ii) Saturday: Volunteering at a Food Distribution Center; and
(iii) Sunday: Cooking class at Williams Sonoma
Work: Once again the butterfly effect... Sometimes the clients come into your life based on a single conversation or a chance meeting. Sometimes they disappear the same way...
There is a lot of uncertainty at work. And it is affecting me and the people I work with... It is tough b/c I have to keep my own reactions in check. And I also have to not react to how other people are reacting. Actions that would normally viewed as irresponsible - well everyone deserves a little latitude right now... people that work above me - below me.... maybe even myself.
The Seminar in October. I am going to skip it. I am worthless if I am not ON. And I need to take a break, recharge and then go back out there. And this would interfere with my GAL plans. And really after putting GAL on hold for 5 years - it is time to prioritize personal over professional. The professional is not going anywhere...it can wait.
They have 3 meetings a year anyway - the next one is in February and in California. I use to live there and have friends from my past and through work and Humongo Client. I can combine the whole trip into business and pleasure.
That being said - I have already starting researching and gathering data on Potential Humongo Client II. Need to get thosre butterfly wings flapping...
I think I need to be gentler on myself with respect to work right now. It is natural to be down given recent events. I am willing to make allowances for others - and need to extend the same courtesy to myself.
All in all life is good! It is an adventure. One never know how something that appears insignificant today can butterfly effect into something incredible tomorrow!
