stories of a real life wonder woman

So I decided to post early this week. First because I am on vacation and who knows if I will want to post later in the week. Second because I have an idea for my post. One that I am kind of excited about and I haven't felt excited to post in what feels like a while. But then again this week felt like a whole freaking month because I was ready for today when I could get off work and say "I don't have to go to work for a week!" Ok so, I got my ancestry DNA test results back this week. It was cool to see though not really super surprising. Mostly I feel like I thought, "hmm, that's weird." Because I know that on my dad's side of the family we have Native American blood/dna/whatever in us because an ancestor was a Native American. And that didn't show up on the test. I thought it was weird but then I thought "Whatever, I know that is true. Just because a test doesn't show it doesn't mean it is not true." And on a little side n...

So I didn't post last night because I didn't feel like it. I had ideas that I still have today but I didn't want to do it so I didn't. And that oddly feels like a big deal. Also mom would say that is probably good since I tend to be more emotional on Sunday nights. She has been trying to encourage me to post on Monday's instead. Which really is just another reason why posting right now is good. I don't know if I will keep posting on Monday's but I do know it is an option. Also next weekend I may or may not post. I will be on vacation and I am looking forward to it. So I guess we will see what happens next week. So as I have mentioned a few times - I love my job. In the past few weeks I have gotten to do quite a few cool things. I got to talk to people about items in the archives display cases and the history behind them. And people have been coming out of their why to go over to see them and telling me that they look nice. (side note: I also set the time...

Hey all, So this week at work I decided to wear heels everyday. And some of you might think and...? But here's the thing I haven't done that ever. At first I was nervous that with all the problems with low energy in the past I wouldn't be able to make it through the day in heels and would end up worn out. I didn't which is kind of huge deal. And even though I own a ton of shoes I have been wearing the same pair all the time in part because they are my favorite shoes but also because I have been nervous that if I wear what I love to wear including heels that people will look at me differently because no one else dresses up that much for work. But then I thought - why not? I bought these clothes because I love them. And I have always liked dressing up and had even thought for a long time (maybe since middle school) that I look good in a pantsuit. I just love having fun with clothes. So I did it. I wore exactly what I wanted everyday to work without second guessing o...

Hey all, First I want to say thanks for your love and support this week as I posted things we have been working on at the library. It's been nice to be reminded that you all think I am doing a good job. That along with the positive comments I have gotten at work including one from the president of the college has felt really good. That does not mean that this week has been all sunshine and roses. This week has felt a bit like a roller coaster ride and I have never enjoyed roller coasters. Along with the jaw-dropping, incredibly floored, great moments there have been a lot of frustrations. Like so often those low moments have been trying to tower over the great ones. And so I have had to cling to a lot of reminders this week. First is this - who I am and my worth and value are not wrapped up in what anyone says or thinks of me good or bad. So while I have loved and appreciated the outpouring of love and support this week I have had to remind myself that even that does not de...