Fabulous

On my way to the breakroom to fill up my water cup, I passed by a coworker waiting for the elevator:

Me: Good morning!
Him: Good morning!  How are you doing today?
Me: I'm doing good.  How about you?
Him: I'm doing fabulous, but not as fabulous as you.  You've got the fabulous outfit.  You're rockin' your work around here.
Me: Awww, thanks!
(I recently worked with him to launch a social media campaign and helped his team on updating brochures.)

Honestly, that was nice to hear. I’ve been that this job for only 6 months and it’s been the boost I needed in my life. My work and skills are seriously valued here. Last month I received a tiny recognition amongst my coworkers, and I was really not expecting it. I feel like I’m in a good place here.

I’m seriously working on being nicer to myself. When my 5AM alarm went off this morning, my sleepy self REALLY wanted to hit the snooze, but I didn’t. I told myself, “Okay, it’s Monday. Let’s go kick some ass!” And I got myself out of bed and into the shower. These are tiny things I keep telling myself throughout the day. I pass these tiny things onto Aria as we walk up the sidewalk to school every day. I want her to be hyped up to take on the day too!

At some point it all pays off, right? I see it all as being on the yellow brick road to refinding Jessica Alexander fabulousness!

Good day, ya’ll!