Friday, October 31, 2008

Ramble II

Well I arrived home after a very long day and I must say that it's great to have the weekend off. What will I do?  I am not sure I am just relaxing and going with the flow. Having spoken to a few people there are all sorts of things that are going on it seems. Both the great thing as well as areas that we only understand by way of having the mutuality.

I have a cousin that was the youngest of his family and more than likely he was pampered by his mother. She was on my mother's side and I was asked to get involved to some extent. I have not heard from him, all that I know is that he has to get on with his life. In calling his older brother - it was clear to see that all areas between the family had been exercised.

My main telephone call was to this older cousin, to most of all have him and his wife keep on making the calls to my mother as called me and I could tell that here is a time in which she does not have the calls that she used to. And Delvin, the older cousin was one that was always up on things.  And that gives way to something positive entering within my mother's realm that once she has a few calls from people and relations that are positive it all leads to something that makes her day.

As for me I have not had much time for blogging and yet each night before I go to bed, I often have that thought or that image I wish to share, but the priorities don't allow it at this time, therefore it's all within the write.

It's been a week one that I have been tested on and the mind shift of the times of work have been a test, but I am slowly getting used to it.  I had a retired army gent that was testing me more than what was ordinary. So at a certain time, I knew that I was new but at the same time I understood that you take so much and then you come back with the questions. As I am, nor will I be subject to one older gent that bases everything on ego.  So we had a meeting with the local boss in which he called for. And then I went into study mode. After it all all the team on the task force indicated to me not to pay attention to it. I did, and yet I didnt. I wanted to prove that I am vigilent in doing what I do.  And today's date probably with a small random of mistakes - I did it. There are two people that are on this team/office that have been there for more than 20 years and they are sharp as sharp can be, and as well they have that humanistic quality. Both without any politics told me not to worry about anything and that to be able to do what they do takes time. And that time will be afforded to me.

So I had this office meeting with the boss and with this one person in particular that called the meeting --- and we went through everything on Wednesday.  The other person was excused and then my superior told me that I have to pay attention to the particulars. I did not mention anything personal, but I said it would be done. And effectively today's date it was done.

When I left, I said "have a good evening gentleman", and everyone greated me the same, the one person in particular whom I went out of my way after to indicate my respect, as he could be correct in what he is doing - it's just a military style - and he indicated "we will see you on Monday". I wished him a good weekend and thanked him.

I am certainly glad the weekend came, as for the next two days I am relaxing and all I know is that without my ego getting involved here is that I do my best and that is all that I can do, and more than likely I have one person that is from the "old school", and I am not in competition with but am learning from. If you can learn this way, along with the others - which is much more different - you can do it very well.  Perhaps, just perhaps, I am being trained by a person that is either nuts or is one of those old souls that knows his chops in a way that will challenge me, but make for a great way.

That is the way I look at it. And now here we are at the end of October. Can you believe it?  I arrived home each day this week with the need to just take a nap and then wake up and study. Then I would go back to bed and wake up just before 5:00a.m. in the morning.

Tomorrow I plan on sleeping in. And whatever comes about for the weekend is what comes about. As this has been a week that has been challenging the say the least. However, weekend now for me at this moment mean relaxing and doing what I enjoy. Whatever that is, is what it will be.

I probably won't have any picture unless I go back in time for some, so for now I rely merely on what I write. But with all being said I am sure that others in some ways have had there own challenges as well. For the betterment. If you look at what takes place and then evaluate it outside of the realm from where it is -------- it seems to me you understand it much better.

Such is life and we are not millionaires, perhaps there may be some, but for me I am pleased with my placement.

 

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7 comments:

  1. G'day Jack,
    Takes a while for a new chum to work out all the personalities in a new job, sounds like the pecking order there is all establishing itself, won't be long until you feel like you have been there forever, nice to know that Mum is getting her happy calls, one of the worst part for the older person is feeling out of the loop, as it is not easy for them to get around the social scene any more & it is important for them not to be left out of things, anyway looks like things are rolling along for you Jack so enjoy your restful weekend & keep warm

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  2. In any new work situation, it takes a certain time to get used to the place, the work and the people. It's easier with nice people but some can be downright intimidating or give you the feeling that they think they are better than you, and that can be hard to take.
    I'm sure you're doing fine and give yourself enought time to learn everything inside out and you'll be OK.
    I wish you a very nice weekend.

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  3. Ahhh... the week-end... I usually don't look for things to do... if they crop up, I'll do them.. otherwise it's a time for relaxation and a good book.. if I fall asleep for awhile... oh well ;-), books seem to cause that when I'm relaxed ... :-D. On the other...... If the party doesn't live with me, it's none of my business!... and even if they do... it still may be none of my business ;-). I'm not one to carry tales nor get involved with someone else's concerns... especially after others have done what they think is thier duty, and they look to me as if it's my turn to do my duty... wrong! I can't change anyone... I can only change myself... and this of course is only my opinion.. ;-D! Have a wonder filled week-end Jack... Namaste'

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  4. Hi Jack, I came by earlier to read, didn't have time to comment then. Getting into the routine and setting up down time for yourself is going to help your week go easier. Hope your Saturday went well.

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  5. It went very well and I will get back to everyone but I am going to have an offline time thank you all....

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  6. Sawasdee my friend (Sawasdee means hello...way of greeting in Thailand, Sawatdee is the right pronunciation but spelled with an "s" based on Thai letters). Seems that you're doing some studying and adjusting in your new job which is always the case for everyone. With your abilities and experiences in the past, I'm sure that things will turn out well for you. Wishing you all the best.....take care and God Bless!

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  7. The same to you I have been soooo busy that I have not had much time for this. Now with the timezone changes, I will grab something to eat and maybe be back....as it's been a long day!

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