I am exhausted! I did NOT prepare well for the move (which went well) and otherwise being a responsible adult- like I should have; I have been continuing to accept social invites: Last week I went to a concert on Tuesday, to an art show on Wednesday, to see Paranormal Activity 2 last night (which my friend hilariously described as the dullness of a French film with an American HD camera. Yea, it’s not a good movie). The day before the move I had my overnight shift volunteering.
But the move went well, and is over. Now I just have to unpack! Here’s the thing though. I met my new roommate, at our new apartment- and was under the impression that she lived there. She did not! She is in the process of moving in as well! So, there are 2 girls with many many boxes- mostly clothes. Instead of fixing my place up this weekend, I am headed to the Catskills with Maria and Aimee. There is no cell phone service, no internet… and no cable TV! Eeek! I am taking some Tv series on DVD (Mad Men), and some fun books (again, not being responsible and taking my literature class book). It should be verrrry relaxing.
On a new note- please share your opinions about this. A lot of my colleagues have been bringing treats in: for Halloween, specialty pastries from their preferred country-of-origin bakeries (aka Mexican pan dulce, Brazilian… something). People are super insistent that everyone gets to try some. My co-workers know I have the diabetes, but obviously its not top-of-mind for them. The times I have reminded people of this when they are sweetly offering me sweets- I end up feeling horrible after they start making effusive apologies. I don’t want to make anyone feel bad for doing something that comes naturally and is actually really nice (trying to share yuminess!); so I’ve been accepting the treats, and discreetly throwing them away. Well. My manager caught me doing this, and thinks its wrong. People would understand she says, and now I am wasting food. So… what’s the worst offense? Take food knowing that I will be putting it in the trash OR unintentionally make someone feel bad? Thoughts?
Unintentionally make someone feel bad.
ReplyDeletePeople pleasing is exhausting and pointless. Your co-workers will understand. It's not like your saying "no, I will not accept your offer because you are gross" lol, you have diabetes. Totally understandable :)
Have we met? People pleaser is my middle name!
ReplyDeleteLOL - the people pleasing Willis curse continues. Why not make a funny sign, "Don't Feed the Diabetic"
ReplyDeleteKath: that's genius! Now I have a fun font project.
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