Expectations

If there’s been a theme for this past week, it’s been about re-evaluating first impressions and expectations.  From objectively looking at my day job options to evening plans disrupted by someone challenging a coal train and losing (meaning it took 2 1/2 hours to get home.) Sometimes the accomplishments are about adapting instead of what gets done. That still leaves a long list but small steps were made on those as well.

I think the biggest challenge has been giving myself permission to disappoint people when the choice comes down to disappointing myself or them. It’s actually easier to say no when a specific question is asked. A raised eyebrow or a hopeful smile is harder to walk away from. Sometimes that’s just what it takes, though. I can’t help but think that once I manage to lose the guilt over doing this that these situations will magically disappear forever.

At least I can hope. I have big plans for the three day weekend around catching up and making some serious progress on all fronts.

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