I'm not sure why my brain associates songs with things that people say and whatnot but I heard so much Balkan music while traveling that the soundtrack in my head changed from English language songs and I found myself singing the few Bosnian ones that I know.
When I returned to work, I had the situation below waiting for me. So sweet -- even without the apple strudel and I enjoyed the world map napkins.
Something that was not sweet -- returning to a toxic coworker. I had an internal debate with myself before I concluded that I need to do everything in power, self-care wise, so that I don't behave in the bitter manner that my coworker does. I will get to as many yoga classes as possible, take as many lavender-infused salt baths, swim as many miles as it takes and walk as far as possible before I get to the point where I'm constantly spewing unhappiness on others...
Love the Instagram post below but, of course, I want both -- the actual retreat and mind retreat.
I'm sorry about the toxic co-worker and full of admiration that your concern is to not be that way yourself. I'm going to remember your example when I'm dealing with TGEH. I don't want my distaste for him to affect other people.
ReplyDeleteAlso I love that Lisa Stanfield song.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I wish that the toxic one would leave but that's not going to happen anytime soon; deep breath (s)...plus strategy.
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