I feel like I should write something about the wedding, but I'm so sick of talking about it, I just don't want to! While we were on our honeymoon I had dreams about things going wrong at the wedding... I can't even describe how good it felt to wake up and realize it was over!
The cruise was great, so relaxing, and the perfect thing after the hectic-ness of the last few months. Neither of us brought a camera, so don't ask to see pictures. If it means that much to you, I'll describe everything in great detail. You'll feel like you were there.
I am now in the phase I have been anticipating for the last few months: I have nothing to do. The most pressing thing on my agenda is finding a place for all the wedding presents. Which is more fun than anything. It's strange, but enjoyable. I'm sure I'll get bored soon and have to find something to do, but for now it's so nice to be able to actually plan my weekends, instead of running frantically around trying to get everything done.
My agenda for Friday afternoons used to include cleaning, packing, shopping for wedding stuff, laundry, homework, and some random Relief Society stuff. This Friday I am getting a new drivers license, getting a massage, and going to dinner with my husband.
Life is good :)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Introspection
At work a few weeks ago, I helped two people who were in the same situation. In both cases, the individual did not like the options that were available, and it was an inconvenience for both of the people, both time wise and financially. What amazed me was how differently each individual dealt with the situation.
The first lady was grateful, positive, and willing to try to make it work. She asked tons of questions, found ways that suggestions would work for her, and sent me an email the next day thanking me for the help, and telling me the solution wasn’t as bad as she thought it was going to be.
The second man was the exact opposite. He was angry, rolled his eyes at every suggestion I gave, and found reasons why every solution I gave him would not work for his situation. He also sent me an email the next day, but again was angry, and insisted that I was just trying to make things difficult for him.
Both of the individuals had the same situation, but one made it harder on himself by his reaction to his circumstances. By trying to show me how difficult I was making his life (even though I had nothing to do with the situation, and was only trying to help) he really just made his life more difficult, by refusing to accept the help I offered. It made me think of the times that I do this. It’s almost like I need to prove to myself and others how difficult my life is by making things even harder than they need to be. It was an eye opener for me, and I’m trying to find ways to be more like the first person. I think the keys are gratitude and humility.
The first lady was grateful, positive, and willing to try to make it work. She asked tons of questions, found ways that suggestions would work for her, and sent me an email the next day thanking me for the help, and telling me the solution wasn’t as bad as she thought it was going to be.
The second man was the exact opposite. He was angry, rolled his eyes at every suggestion I gave, and found reasons why every solution I gave him would not work for his situation. He also sent me an email the next day, but again was angry, and insisted that I was just trying to make things difficult for him.
Both of the individuals had the same situation, but one made it harder on himself by his reaction to his circumstances. By trying to show me how difficult I was making his life (even though I had nothing to do with the situation, and was only trying to help) he really just made his life more difficult, by refusing to accept the help I offered. It made me think of the times that I do this. It’s almost like I need to prove to myself and others how difficult my life is by making things even harder than they need to be. It was an eye opener for me, and I’m trying to find ways to be more like the first person. I think the keys are gratitude and humility.
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