Appreciation

I can't think of anything nicer than coming back to your desk, or house, or room, and finding a little note from someone.  So thankyou to the little fairy who left this on my computer on friday.  I'm glad that some people are absolutely loving having Phoenix, the application, working for them!

Phoenix flies

I was at my desk yesterday and the curtains were drawn, when I looked up and saw the little phoenix on the top of my monitor, against them - just the right combination of colours.  Amazing how something small can make you feel happy.

The phoenix's were created by my friend Alan who is, let's face it, obsessed with origami.  Thanks Alan, appreciate the time and effort that went into creating 70 of them for go-live.

Commitment

One of the things I really don't give myself credit for is my commitment.  When I do a job, I do it to the best of my ability and don't think twice about going beyond and above just the basics.  This gets brought home to me when I don't get the same in others.  I was at work today until 9.30, just to get some testing done.

It's all worth it when I get a comment like one from Andrew earlier today - "I've used Phoenix today for the first time, and I'm a fan".  (Phoenix being the IT system we've built).  Thanks Andrew.

Easy like Sunday morning

There is nothing like a Sunday morning - whether after a night on the town (like this weekend), or just a nothing-planned weekend.  I love the feel of waking up on sunday morning, sleeping in til you wake up naturally, and the sense of possibility of what could happen today.  I am free to go to the market, go for a walk along the shore by the sea, or potter in the garden and enjoy the space - and time.  There is potential in a Sunday morning to achieve all sorts of things.

almost ready for go-live

Spent the day at work - uurgh - but that means that we are as ready as possible for monday, except for the data corrections which require a developer.  I do get a great deal of satisfaction out of organising.  This is one of those situations where having all the dots and crosses in a line (to mix metaphors!) is not only possible but required!  It is a great feeling at the end of the day to have everything squared away.  Yesssss!

Flowers for summer

My most amazing jeans. Today was a good day - a fabulous day training people. I had a compliment on my trousers. I have had them a while so I forget about them sometimes - they are so intricately detailed, it's amazing. Probably hand sewn by small aisians being paid very little, I love them.