2008-10-22

stormkeeper_lovedoris: (Hot Gambit by Crapnahalficons)
2008-10-22 08:21 am

Something great happened! And something not-great happened!

Something great happened! And something not-great happened!

First, the great
Yesterday evening was the big annual fundraising dinner for an organization I volunteer with. We provide business clothing to low-income women who need professional clothing. During the dinner, the executive director took the stage and she announced the two volunteers of the year. I was one of them! I was floored. A lot of my coworkers were in the audience so that made it even more special. I must say I am surprised that I won it...there are plenty of people who volunteer as much as or more than I do. I got a cool trophy.

Now, the not-great
My performance at work lately has sucked. That’s a bit harsh, but I haven’t been doing well at work. I’ve turned in reports with errors on them. I have been slap-dashing it lately; been so intent on getting things done that I’m not focused enough on getting them right. I’m disappointed in myself and worried about my next performance review. I guess I need to take this as time to turn it around, go more slowly and thoroughly, and get more into the details. It’s never too late to start over and improve.