A Semblance of Order

Today is my last day off before I head back to work after back to back 4 day weekends.  I am not looking forward to it to say the least.  My workplace is filled with women.  And many bitter women.  Don't get me wrong, I am all about women, I love powerful, educated, well spoken women. I adore my girlfriends and close women family members.  But, this particular group of women are a throwback to being in high school (and they are all in their 30's and 40's mind you).  It is the most cut throat, gossiping, he said she said (or she said she said, I should say).  My office lacks testosterone, and (generally) the directness that men (usually) bring to an office setting. It is a much easier work environment to have a male female split, instead of either extreme.  I am all about getting it done and have been told I am too "friendly" and too much of a cheer leader,my expectations of cohesion and everyone being supportive and helpful of one and other is unrealistic. Hmmmm, well, I won't change that part of me, I truly believe that  strengths should be celebrated and helpfulness comes back around and actually increases productivity.  No need to be nasty, but hey, that is just me. I graduated high school 10 years ago.

Anyway, these were my thoughts as I woke this morning and enjoyed cuddling with my boy, taking our time with breakfast, getting dressed, making coffee and our morning play time. I (well, my entire family) got our house into somewhat working order.  Curtains hung, pictures up, bed made, re-organization galore, de-cluttering galore, furniture rearranged, TV mounted.  Still lots to do, but lots of progress. And even with the start of my month end close week, looming in the (too) near future, I find myself more peaceful inside.  It is such a relief to come home to semblance of order. I read a blog recently that says before you can commit to any new change, your home must be in order. I am finding that to be true.  When your home is a sanctuary for you and your family, it becomes easier to tackle the outside world that is usually a much tougher place to be.  I am hoping this proves true for me this week.