UJ: daily unwind

I had an interesting day yesterday....very eb and flow for me. Work was on the more stressful side since a lot of things that should have been done months ago within the organization still haven't been done. But, it was also a really good day at work. I got to take two of the SWK students with me to a meeting and it started a great discussion about a topic that they were talking about in class. It is reasons like that....that I am so glad to have students. I also really like these women....they just seem to get it...get what it means to do social work and for that I am quite grateful.

And then I had an really interesting conversation at work....that kind of poured over from the one with the interns. I like that I have a work environment where people can disagree....where people can talk about an issue intelligently and not treat a difference of opinion like people are fighting. That was a real pick me up from me day...

And then I went running from work...and hopped in the car and drove to Indy for a board meeting. I am on the School of Social Work Board and we had one of our bimonthy meetings tonight. It usually is a pretty dry and boring meeting...just hearing a lot of committee reports and overviews of programs, but I was quite happy to be there. The reason is that one of my dear friends from grad school is also on the board. I haven't seen her in probably a year since she lives in Indy and I live in Bloomington, but I still consider her a great and close friend. She is one of those people that just inspire me. She has such an honest and positive outlook on life...and she truly sees the goodness that is out there to find in the world. It was great being able to swap stories and catch up with her. It reminded me of what I loved so much about being in grad school.

And my friend who I have been having difficulty with....she is on this board too, but she didn't show up to the meeting. I am in many ways relieved not to see her there since I don't think I could be professional with her at this point. The interesting twist...when I got home and checked my mail, I had a card from her. She said something about hoping we could work on our friendship and missing me. I am giving myself a little time to listen and read the card and see what I want to do. I have to say...my gut reaction was to say, if she missed me so much....how come she still hasn't called me back after a month? To me...that shows how much she cares for the friendship. Hmm...I have no decision what I am doing about that, but well...I'll just have to play it by ear. Right now...I am putting it on the back burner.

When I got home from the meeting...I was just exhausted. I played on the computer for a few minutes and then just lied down, watched some TV and went to bed. It was a day with its high and low points...and so draining, but all in alll...not a bad day. I do feel though..that I am starting to feel the drain of not having had my vacation a few months back.

And now...back to work for me....

*winks*

Shelley