Earlier this week I may have left you the impression that I am an ungrateful twit for making fun of a gift I received for Christmas. I assure you, I am not an ungrateful twit. Quite the opposite, I sent a gracious thank you card for that ridiculous gift the day after Christmas.
But even more proof are the tears that threatened to well in my eyes Wednesday when I went into my newest workplace to find gifts waiting for me from both of my coworkers. I have worked just two half days a week with them for only the last four months. Yet, they both got me the most perfect, generous, thoughtful gifts.
While the gifts were amazing, it was the thought that absolutely blew me away. They picked out gifts that were totally me. They got "me". I love trying to do that for others - trying to find something that they can really use, like or appreciate. Something that fits their personality. It was really amazing to be on the receiving end of that.
But the true gift was the realization of how blessed I felt to be in a workplace where I don't mind going to work, the people smile and laugh and have fun, and I feel genuinely welcome and appreciated.
It's been a long time since I've felt that, and I am welcoming the feeling with open arms.
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- My best friend and I have always said we are the normal ones - it's everyone else with the problems! At least it makes us feel better, even if it might not be true. I'm the forty-something mother of a teenage boy and a black lab mix, married and living in the Pacific Northwest where I grew up. Hubs and I lived on Maui when we met and we often dream of moving back some day. In the meantime, I write about life. A little of this, a little of that. I love humor and probably complain too much. But that's just because the world around me isn't 'normal', like me!
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7 comments:
What a blessing to work somewhere you love:) I didn't think you were ungrateful in your last post:) I would rather have a nice card than a bottle of shampoo! Words are worth so much more than an afterthought.
That workplace is truly a wonderful gift! You are very lucky. :)
And your last post didn't make you seem ungrateful. Those gifts were utterly ridiculous! And you were just sharing with all your fun bloggy friends. lol.
I'm so glad that your workplace is just that wonderful!
You weren't ungrateful for the gifts - you were pointing out the funny... something you do so well! Besides, now more than ever we all need a chance to laugh.
As for the gifts and your coworkers - it's wonderful to be in a good place, isn't it?
I totally agree with WorkingMom. You brought the funny. So glad you had such a positive experience with your work place. That, in and of itself, is a true gift. Hugggsss
P.S. I'm in desperate need of a Beta Reader for my new manuscript. What say you?
That is so amazing! What a great surprise just to be thought of but to have the gifts be awesome too? Yeah!
Reading this made me happy for you. It's great when you have a place you can go to and just enjoy being there even though it's work! Happy New Year!!!
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