Life's many precious things...
August 9th 2008 11:12
At different stages of my life, I value things differently. The younger material values I had long vanished with age and now, it seems that things such as time and quality of life weighs more than a flash car and the most update computer.
And in a sales job TIME, seems to be number one priority. I've always wondered how people can just be so impatient, and so annal about just 1 minute or second. Now that I am in a sales job, how one hour can make or break my day.
I've been sick for the past three days, was down with a really bad flu (the damn cold weather) and hence, have been away from work. Boy did I miss a lot, and my sales figures are already behind. Looks like going to be a tough month to meet my target.
However, it's actually these days at home did I realise how much I miss - TIME. While not being able to get out as much and pretty much confined to my bed, I actually enjoyed it. I enjoyed being able to watch the time go by, rather than try to chase it. I enjoyed being able to take things slowly, and being able to get back on this blog for example! I enjoyed sitting there and flipping the pages of the newspaper slowly, reading every story, every word. Alas, it really is a novelty, as today I had to go back to work and there was a lot of catching up to do.
Although, I can see that I can't do the stay at home thing all the time. It's only because I've needed a break that I enjoyed my time at home, but I'd get bored if it goes over a week I think.
Anyways, and then, something TERRIBLE happens - it's my other previous thing: I've lost my ring. THE RING. The engagement ring.
Not that I care much for its material value. It was bought at the 1/2 price christmas sales and values no more than $80. However it WAS my engagement ring, and losing it some what seems cruel to my suffering fiance, who is already dealing with my unwillingness to bring forward the wedding from our original 2010 plan.
We searched hi and low at work, we opened the dust bag and risked hayfever and searched within the dust. We turned the shop upside down (and similarly done at home) and it 's no where to be seen!!! So the ONE day I remember to wear the damn ring, I lose it.
It could be a sign.
Tomorrow we are going to go and buy another one. Another cheap one, just in case I lose it again. But this time, I am going to try to guard it with my life, even if it means having to wear it 24hour without taking it off.
And in a sales job TIME, seems to be number one priority. I've always wondered how people can just be so impatient, and so annal about just 1 minute or second. Now that I am in a sales job, how one hour can make or break my day.
I've been sick for the past three days, was down with a really bad flu (the damn cold weather) and hence, have been away from work. Boy did I miss a lot, and my sales figures are already behind. Looks like going to be a tough month to meet my target.
However, it's actually these days at home did I realise how much I miss - TIME. While not being able to get out as much and pretty much confined to my bed, I actually enjoyed it. I enjoyed being able to watch the time go by, rather than try to chase it. I enjoyed being able to take things slowly, and being able to get back on this blog for example! I enjoyed sitting there and flipping the pages of the newspaper slowly, reading every story, every word. Alas, it really is a novelty, as today I had to go back to work and there was a lot of catching up to do.
Although, I can see that I can't do the stay at home thing all the time. It's only because I've needed a break that I enjoyed my time at home, but I'd get bored if it goes over a week I think.
Anyways, and then, something TERRIBLE happens - it's my other previous thing: I've lost my ring. THE RING. The engagement ring.
Not that I care much for its material value. It was bought at the 1/2 price christmas sales and values no more than $80. However it WAS my engagement ring, and losing it some what seems cruel to my suffering fiance, who is already dealing with my unwillingness to bring forward the wedding from our original 2010 plan.
We searched hi and low at work, we opened the dust bag and risked hayfever and searched within the dust. We turned the shop upside down (and similarly done at home) and it 's no where to be seen!!! So the ONE day I remember to wear the damn ring, I lose it.
It could be a sign.
Tomorrow we are going to go and buy another one. Another cheap one, just in case I lose it again. But this time, I am going to try to guard it with my life, even if it means having to wear it 24hour without taking it off.
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Comment by katyzzz
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Just wondering.
It all sounds rather sad to me, but I'm so glad you had a good break although how you enjoyed it with the flu is beyond me.
I don't get sick like that very often but I do remember it is most unpleasant waiting until you get well and I really don't feel like doing anything other than resting up and drinking hot fluids.
Comment by Sara Dobson
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Interesting post on so many levels. Sorry thats my psych degree talking.
Seriously hope everything works out ok with work and with your ring and the wedding. Listen to your gut feelings.
All the best
Comment by AmyHuang
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With the flu I was still able to play the piano, which is something I haven't been able to do since I got this job so yes I enjoyed it
Sara - We ended up buying a new one today, and I have been made to promise not to lose this one