Back from Ottawa
I got back from Ottawa yesterday. The Roundtable was great. We had 13 participants and the conversation was really insightful. I loved working with Sharp Dopler and her elder, Willie Bruce is awesome. The weather in Ottawa was much more warmer. I met up with grrlgoddess and we talked about career stuff and the shortcomings of Toronto. One of the things I appreciate about her is that when we talk about professional stuff, I feel like she really gets it. Much like foxesdaughter.
The trip was enjoyable, in part because I've been prioritizing myself and my comfort. It's something that's only recently been possible for me. I enjoyed Ottawa's green space, and spent some time feeding squirrels in MacDonald Park. I got some walking in. I ate when I was hungry. I almost felt relaxed. I'm hoping to transfer this vibe back to Toronto, starting by taking some time off to recuperate from the travel. I like travel, but it takes a toll on my head. My ears still feel weird.
I've been trying to be more decisive--to choose a course of action whole-heartedly, and to take responsibility for the outcome. This comes from having noticed that I don't so much try to build consensus as I try to enlist co-conspirators so as to share the potential guilt/blame among more people. That's not leadership behaviour. That's childish, and it needs to stop. My life, my decisions, my responsibility.
Today Mr. Pugh and I are going to get some walking in and we shall (decision) explore some green space. I need more green space in my life. It reduces my stress.
My dentist told me that I've been grinding my teeth, and he recommends a course of treatment that isn't covered by my insurance, and which I would have to pay for myself. I was dubious as to whether this was really a significant issue. However, during the trip I became conscious that I was clenching my jaw, sometimes quite hard. So I shall go ahead with the dental plan (Go-go, decisive Moogie!).
The trip was enjoyable, in part because I've been prioritizing myself and my comfort. It's something that's only recently been possible for me. I enjoyed Ottawa's green space, and spent some time feeding squirrels in MacDonald Park. I got some walking in. I ate when I was hungry. I almost felt relaxed. I'm hoping to transfer this vibe back to Toronto, starting by taking some time off to recuperate from the travel. I like travel, but it takes a toll on my head. My ears still feel weird.
I've been trying to be more decisive--to choose a course of action whole-heartedly, and to take responsibility for the outcome. This comes from having noticed that I don't so much try to build consensus as I try to enlist co-conspirators so as to share the potential guilt/blame among more people. That's not leadership behaviour. That's childish, and it needs to stop. My life, my decisions, my responsibility.
Today Mr. Pugh and I are going to get some walking in and we shall (decision) explore some green space. I need more green space in my life. It reduces my stress.
My dentist told me that I've been grinding my teeth, and he recommends a course of treatment that isn't covered by my insurance, and which I would have to pay for myself. I was dubious as to whether this was really a significant issue. However, during the trip I became conscious that I was clenching my jaw, sometimes quite hard. So I shall go ahead with the dental plan (Go-go, decisive Moogie!).