Unexpected

Today at work, I got an unexpected reaction from a high ranking manager because I didn’t know that one of the owner’s sons had moved out of State. He was irritated that I didn’t know.

Truthfully, I keep to myself and to keep quiet at work. I rarely socialize at work on the clock plus I don’t attend company events. So, I rarely hear anything from anyone either socially and professionally. I chat with my supervisor when needed. Sometimes small talk with a coworker but it’s normally short no long conversations.

My behavior is so that they can’t pin anything on me. Yes, it’s toxic environment. Nothing written down regarding procedures and employment guidelines.

Have you ever experienced a situation like this? What is the worst that you experienced? Interested in reading your story so I can learn what is wisest for me.

Thanks again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Not An Authority but Informed

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On what subject(s) are you an authority?
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Truthfully, I don’t consider myself as an authority on much of anything but am informed on a few things.

For example, I have strong intuitive ability which at one time I thought I didn’t. To get it back, I forced myself into a quiet time and removing all the stuff in my mind for hours. It improved immediately. My Mom used to say to me, “you can see things that others can’t.” Maybe born out of survival of being different and being harassed.

Cats. Well informed but not an expert on what they need to feel safe and loved. My two sisters who I have now, Bella and Luna, were both physically and mentally abused before me. Got them when they were 9 months old and they were underweight and flea ridden plus scared of me. It’s been a journey of healing physically and emotionally for them for the past couple of years. They are both doing well now. My previous felines who all came from safe places so transitioning for them was easy.

Travel. Truthfully, growing up I did lots of traveling because my parents wanted me and my siblings to see that the world was bigger than the island which we grew up on. Been to most of the US including Hawaii, most of Canada and Mexico but never overseas that has been a great experience. Now, when I travel, I do extensive homework on the area so, in case, things go sideways, I can recover quickly.

Truthfully, as most do, people are authority of who of they are. I overhear conversations of others who are telling a person what he/she can and can’t handle which makes my skin crawl. Normally, the person who is hearing this is made to feel incompetent as an adult. No matter our age, we are experts on ourselves. We know us best. When I’m told that I can’t do something, my response is “watch me.”

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Romantic Fluid not Static

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What’s your definition of romantic?
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In my teenage years and subsequently afterwards, my definition of being “romantic” was flowers, walks in the park and fine dining much like what the Hallmark Networks promotes thus selling more cards.

As I got older and post divorce, my definition of romantic changed of being with the one who you love drinking coffee or hot tea in the morning and reading the paper. Believe that the simple things can be viewed as romantic as having a conversation about how together you both want to do with the rest of your life.

Truthfully, making time for each other and making each other a priority is romantic for me. Believe that each of us views romantic relationships differently so sharing common ground on it would make things easier. Romance does change over time in long term relationships and ages of those involved.

Thanks Again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

The Most Delicious Food Ever!

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What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?
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Seriously, impossible to answer because I love so many and different types of food.

The best thing that I ever drank is the Bubbles N Berries served at Whiskey Cake which is a locally sourced restaurant in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. Strongly recommend and yes, it’s a girly drink.

Most delicious is that I ever ate is truly difficult to pick one. Besides my Grandma’s Hungarian cooking which was over the top, I will choose the BBQ Sundae at The Patriotic Pig in the DFW metroplex because of a huge baked potato smothered with bbq sauce and meat, Mexican corn with beef and sausage.

BBQ Sundae

Hungry yet? You’re welcome.

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Me and Mrs. Jones

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What makes a teacher great?
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Quick preface. My arrival to this world came much earlier than anticipated to my parents and to my pediatrician. Arrived 12/21 but was supposed to be born between 01/31-2/07. My lifetime expectancy was about 10 years old back in the 1960s.

With that being said, my life expectancy was short so I made it to 3rd grade as one of the shortest and smallest students in the whole school was a milestone. Fortunately, I had the privilege of having Mrs. Jones as my teacher who understood my situation medically and educationally. To catch up to my peers, she put me into one on one teaching plus speech therapy plus she realized that I needed glasses to see as well. She approached the principal and school board to help me get what I needed to be mainstreamed into society. Plus, she made sure that I wasn’t put in a home with others who have mental problems due to some physical problems.

Fast forward: The groundwork she set for my future allowed me to get my undergraduate degree in business then later my MBA degree plus a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification. Also, I’ve been married and divorced plus a homeowner twice. All of this is because of her of teaching me how to learn and how to succeed.

Truthfully, I believe that Mrs. Jones was an Angel sent from above. If she didn’t become my third grade teacher, I am not sure where I would have ended up. She was great because she didn’t accept the status quo and pushed the school district with my parents support to make sure I got a proper education.


Thank you Mrs. Jones with love and respect.

Leslie Elizabeth David.


The Future

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What are you most worried about for the future?
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Am I worried? No. The reason is that I don’t know the future so I can only live fully today and by doing what is right and doing the best that I can with hopefully some love and laughter mixed in. Plan for the short term and set goals for the future.

Life is too short to worry.

Thanks Again,

Leslie Elizabeth David.


Gratitude

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How do you express your gratitude?
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Gratitude is expressed normally by saying, “thank you,” promptly although depending on the circumstances, my expression of gratitude might be a gift card or taking the person out for dinner.

Although, I believe that it’s not good to have regrets for not saying it earlier so in my forties, I decided to thank all the people who helped me when I was much younger. Being born premie, I had some complications back then which fortunately I grew out of by my late teens.
Thanking those who helped me, they knew that I never forgot them plus an opportunity to catch up with each other.

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.


Self Care Routine

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How do you practice self-care?
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First of all, I get enough sleep plus put my clothes out the night before plus make my lunch. Secondly, I leave early enough on my commute to avoid being late and any speeding tendencies. Thirdly, I structure my day to get the most out of my time spent on daily tasks that allows me to breathe once in awhile. Fourthly, I sit out in my car for lunch to separate myself from my work environment. Fifthly, I rarely socialize keeping my work life and personal life separate. On horrible days, I keep quiet and pray for relief then go home, give kisses to my felines, take a hot shower and go to bed. Up north, I used to walk, ride my bike, do aerobics and drive to the lake for self care. Self care is what fits you when you need it the most.

Obsession

My latest and greatest obsession are the British vintage mysteries being aired mainly on Britbox through the Amazon Prime app. On the search engine, type her name to be directed to her books turned into movies or series.

To date, I have watched most of Agatha Christie books that were transformed into movies or television series. Plus, some of G.K. Chesterton for PBS Series of, Father Brown,” which was well written and casted. Angela Lansbury of, “Murder, She Wrote,” was in some of the Agatha Christie’s books that were transformed onto the television screen.

How did this happen? Truthfully, I was tired of a certain network of continual romance of the same story line but different circumstances. In the morning on the same network company unnamed, I started watching the original “Matlock,” then “Diagnosis: Murder,” and “Murder, She Wrote,” previously mentioned before work. Plus, used the guide of the network after work to catch up on missed episodes. “Castle” was the last American series I watched from the beginning to end. All the above are excellent including the updated “Matlock” and the surprise “Elsbeth.”

Because my flat screen tv is so “smart,” it started matching up shows related to the ones mentioned above which Agatha Christie books that were transformed into television format showed up. “Miss Marple” and “Piorot” was the beginning of it all. “Father Brown” aired on PBS written by G.K. Chesterton was better than I thought it would be.

Latest Agatha Christie was, “Cyanide,” which was quite intense. “Shakespeare and Hathaway” created by BBC Birmingham was a surprise of being better than anticipated. “Luther” was too insane for me. The first scene of the first episode, he’s talking to his wife about marital problems then the next scene is a gruesome murder.

Thank you for allowing me to indulge. Please share your favorite.

Leslie Elizabeth David.