After all, I had students in my library yesterday, getting books and reading and taking surveys and doing regular library stuff, the only day this week they got to do so because, well, it's that time of year.
I took the day off on Tuesday and got a lot of important personal stuff done--a medical appointment, made dental appointments, attended my son's junior counseling session for credit check and senior planning. I got fun unimportant stuff done, too--I bought an owl house and went to the salon for a haircut and color.
And I have purple hair, after that salon visit. PURPLE hair, folks--and kids and staff loved it. I should have been laughing and joking about growing older and having fun with purple hair.
But I got called to the carpet for an unrelated reason that I won't go into in this space. One of those I-thought-I-was-handling-a-situation-fine-but-someone-got-ticked-off-and-told-my-bosses kind of a reason. It has me second-guessing everything I did during the chain of events, and trying to figure out what I would have done differently. My intentions were pure, there were deadlines to meet, and a dozen plates being spun in the air. I did what I thought was best in the moment.
Will I do better next time? Sure, starting with only juggling nine or ten plates with this project next year.
Did it end up okay? I think so; I'll see if anyone gives me the stink eye at a district reading competition we have this afternoon.
They certainly won't miss seeing me, purple-haired target that I am.
Some days, you just have to keep moving forward, right? I hope all goes better for you today!
ReplyDeleteYes, moving forward is the only option! That, and keeping busy. Thanks for the good vibes!
DeleteAs long as you did what you thought was right in the moment, you should get through this. it sounds like you are a risk taker, (presuming so based on purple hair) and can handle what ever stink eye may come your way. Good luck today
ReplyDeleteWhat's funny is that I am rarely a risk taker, unless it involves trying out new lessons and programs in the library...the purple hair was supposed to be a "safe risk". Hoping for a pleasant and fun afternoon with no drama!
DeleteOh boy, welcome to my life. I am a a doer and a beg for forgiveness later kind of person, but I still always feel upset when I get called out. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't even a risky situation...just run of the mill kind of stuff. Once bitten, twice shy....will no not what to do next time.
DeleteGood luck. Can we get a picture?
ReplyDeleteHere's a saying I learned along time ago:
"Always do right, this will satisfy 50% of the people and shock the other 50%."
Love Ya, Dad.
I prefer "always do right, and you'll never have to lie when you take the stand." There is just no pleasing some folks, that's all.
DeleteOuch. It sounds like a tough situation - good luck at that reading competition.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tara. We didn't place, but the kids had fun, and that's the most important part.
DeleteI frequently worry that I think everything is going just fine and then I'll get blindsided like you did. What's that old saying? If you never piss anybody off, you're doing it wrong?
ReplyDeleteGood luck getting things sorted.
I like that saying, Mark--thank you! I should be thinking of all the folks I did right by, too...live and learn.
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