Thursday, June 26, 2008
caterpillar
The job is still being good to me. Despite being in the Human Resources department, I had the opportunity to operate some heavy machinery. Yep, cool stuff. The tomboy in me had no problem emerging at this moment in time.
My favourite piece of machinery to operate was the dozer. Of course, the excavator was really fun too, although it was a bit too complicated to learn in such a short period of time. Working long days and getting into a piece of equipment like the dozer made me really happy. The dozer was immediately gratifying. Seriously, how much fun is playing in the dirt? Really fun.
That reminds me, my Birdie is playing in the dirt an awful lot lately too. Actually, she's really into all things earthy... flowers, sand, wood, weeds and well, dirt. She's pretty keen on the whole exploring the earth scene. Having played in the dirt recently, I realize that the more I play with Birdie, the more we both let go of all the jazz that that we get hung up on daily.
So, I figure it's better to get dirty and play hard.
My favourite piece of machinery to operate was the dozer. Of course, the excavator was really fun too, although it was a bit too complicated to learn in such a short period of time. Working long days and getting into a piece of equipment like the dozer made me really happy. The dozer was immediately gratifying. Seriously, how much fun is playing in the dirt? Really fun.
That reminds me, my Birdie is playing in the dirt an awful lot lately too. Actually, she's really into all things earthy... flowers, sand, wood, weeds and well, dirt. She's pretty keen on the whole exploring the earth scene. Having played in the dirt recently, I realize that the more I play with Birdie, the more we both let go of all the jazz that that we get hung up on daily.
So, I figure it's better to get dirty and play hard.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
overnight
I've worked nearly two weeks straight, including an overnighter away, and I'm doing well. Strange how well we're capable of adaptation. I must admit, the overnight stay away was pretty darn good - seriously, a whole night's sleep. Yes, I woke up at the usual Birdie-intervals, but I got back to sleep pretty soon after I realized I was on my own.
The 'being away' is new and a bit uncomfortable. I missed Birdie. Of course, I checked in regularly and when I heard that wee nattering in the background, I got a bit choked up. She is soooo adorable to listen to. Nevertheless, we had a sweet reunion and since, a good deal of mushing and giggling (and crying and whining, too).
The me in the job is different. I'm not sure quite how to explain that yet. I know that I am different about how I conduct myself and how I make decisions with my time. That too, could just be the resolve that comes with starting a new job and new set of expectations with co-workers and superiors alike.
I like coming home from work and seeing my Bird flap away to fly to me. I miss her loads when I leave her wee cutie face and wonder if it's all okay. But alas, she is in capable hands, with Daddy, flying around like the world is at her feet (it is, I think).
The 'being away' is new and a bit uncomfortable. I missed Birdie. Of course, I checked in regularly and when I heard that wee nattering in the background, I got a bit choked up. She is soooo adorable to listen to. Nevertheless, we had a sweet reunion and since, a good deal of mushing and giggling (and crying and whining, too).
The me in the job is different. I'm not sure quite how to explain that yet. I know that I am different about how I conduct myself and how I make decisions with my time. That too, could just be the resolve that comes with starting a new job and new set of expectations with co-workers and superiors alike.
I like coming home from work and seeing my Bird flap away to fly to me. I miss her loads when I leave her wee cutie face and wonder if it's all okay. But alas, she is in capable hands, with Daddy, flying around like the world is at her feet (it is, I think).
