June 14, 2006
The Backside of the Storm
oncomming storm taken near Pohiki Puna Big Island of Hawaii
written 6-10-2006
"Hoku, is it not better than it was last week?" New Bossman looks at me intently. He is a quiet man, and outdoorsman, who, like me, values his private time. "I see radical improvement in everything pertaining to your work... You had no missed deliveries and you were able to get two critical deliveries that were just dropped in your lap handled perfectly. I wouldnt have believed that it was the same person working this desk..."
Its true. I received many compliments today as we toiled on a "voluntary" saturday. Even my former bosslady came to me today saying that the change in my situation must have done me a great deal of good. The truth is that I have the same amount of work, but I am no longer working for a micro manager that wouldnt let me finish anything that I would start. I am starting and finishing my work and getting something accomplished.
So I am pressing forward. We signed loan docs this morning and I now have a line of credit for my business, when I am ready to get started... Knowing that I was getting this money has been a huge relief. The interior design work has been started and most importantly I have started my business plan, a roadmap to a new future.
06 13-06
The progress continues. I had a quiet day yesterday as my seatmate was gone and all enjoyed peace and quiet. I coulnt believe it when I realized that I was actual caught up on my work and have time to really handle the freight.
We have had a clean up crew in and they have removed most of the bushes and plants as well at the weeds, and last years leaves that was providing cover for COPPERHEADS... yes poisionous snakes in our bushes around our doorways. If Mak and Nani ever get out ... I dont want to think about it. The result is a cleaner and neater front to the house. A few small azaleias, and the Crape myrtles and Dogwoods are all that is left. I love the clean-ness and simplicity of it, plus my front door has nothing obstructing the view for security's sake....
I am walking again at lunch...yes I am finally back to taking lunch what a joy! Normalcy at last, perhaps for now...At least I can catch my breath....
