Self realization

Posted by Paym Bergson Dec 21, 2006

I've finished shopping for everyone else, and have realized I have not yet done anything for myself. All raw materials for a festive dinner are in the fridge or on the counter; with small post it notes for the revolving door visitors to understand what they can and CANNOT raid. I have no intention of going back out into the retail world (yes, I said retail world, not real world, but I do sometimes wonder if there is a difference!), having been part of that for years while putting myself through school. At least now I can just smile and leave rather than have to keep smiling while being abused by the general public. But that's another column.

By doing for myself, I don't just mean the small items I know I need, but was too rushed to investigate further or purchase. However, I did indulge in a replacement printer today (sigh, daughter moving to be closer to her University did mean the gracious "giving" of many high-quality tech items and appliances), one that I had been eyeing due to its low price but quality name. It's not the same as my trusted old "four in one", but it does the trick for quick copies, scans and quality print. And I needed to copy two cheques my son received for "catching fraud cards" for this festive season (he was soooooooo pleased to receive a substantial amount, but I think it was the letter that came with the cheques that meant even more) - as he would not cash these cheques until copied for future reference. As these cheques represent a substantial amount towards the purchase of his first car, you can understand my involvement. All my other printers only print, and the old scanner is a pain to reconnect and use.

Anyway, I digress. So I bought the sale printer, not so much for myself, but to get the job done. And I realized how much I have been doing for others. Not just my family, but all my contracts. And I have been so busy trying to meet deadlines I have "forgotten" to meet my own.

So, by next week I will have an up to date photo of myself scanned and posted to this column. And I will write about setting and meeting your own goals for self realization.

Enjoy the holidays, however you choose to celebrate!

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