Thin Slices of Joy

Down a pound from last week even after some Halloween candy!

And taking the afternoon off after several long days.

Fasting is becoming too easy. I forgot I heated up lunch in the microwave today. Someone else found it while making dinner. Oops!

I'm at a workshop, and the croissants are amazing!

Work is weird. I have a client with a contact person who is being very difficult. I've decided to pass off work for this person to someone else. I have plenty of work for others at the same company and for other companies. Also, I will no longer allow contact by phone. All requests must be in writing. It bugged me all weekend, but once I made the decision, I felt better.

Had a discussion with my husband. I asked if he sees me as an optimist. Nope. He knows I'm a grouchy pain in the butt. He's not wrong. I just can't wallow in misery. That may work for some people, but it makes me feel worse.

So, duck fat fries. I haven't had any for some time, but the thought pleases me with zero calories.

Ha! Not an optimist! I see a big chandelier and think, "What a pain that would be to dust!"

One of the best people I know is an upbeat optimist. She's an actress, and it amazes me that she never lets rejections get her down. I wouldn't be able to handle it. When I need a pick me up, I just need to listen to her.

Don't ever change! You lift people up.

Work is still weird. The difficult person I mentioned just sent an email on Friday night at 11 pm asking for help troubleshooting something to have it ready for a Monday 9 am meeting. The gall! This is not in the SLA!

Sorry, no can do! I have to watch my hair grow!

It’s a very good thing I work remotely. Otherwise, I’d need to be restrained from assaulting this person.

Yep. This person is incompetent and doesn't realize everyone knows it. Well, except the main boss. The gossip I hear isn't flattering. Still, the time I spend responding to the stupid emails is billable. But it's aggravating, and it takes time away from productive work. I told people I needed to decompress after this morning!

Your hair is gorgeous! Love the color and your baby pic. I have fewer gray hairs overall post chemo, but they stand out against my dark hair. Long ago I had this great hair conditioning mask that ended up tinting my gray hairs a bit red. Unfortunately the company closed, and I haven't found a replacement.

Love having coffee at home!

Happy Thanksgiving! It was a regular work day here. We had Thai food. Then we watched the national dog show. We love the sporting group, but they’re all good doggies.

Long day today. I had 2 meetings downtown. I had to walk up 5 flights for one meeting because the elevator was broken. Seems construction season is continuing into winter. Even though it's cold and dreary, I enjoyed walking around Montreal. I was able to resist going into any of the bakeries or chocolate shops that smelled so delicious. Not bad considering I was fasting until dinner. The long ride home in an almost empty bus was relaxing.