Day 2-70 -- How Flexible is Flexible?

Managed to complete several small tasks at work today, while the two larger items met with obstacles from others. I do try to be flexible, but it can be challenging when expectations are that I can just move things from one spot in the schedule to another without consequence. We managed to find an alternate time, but it did mean having to move other people to other times. That just doesn't seem right to me without a solid reason. So -- this had me reflecting on flexibility. It isn't really a spontaneous sort of issue, but more one of scheduling. With many students and colleagues (both internal and external) with whom I interact regularly as part of my job, one last minute change may or may not be easy to implement. Today was not an easy day for this. <smile>

Again, today seemed to be a challenge -- likely more so due to the lack of sleep. Dripping water in the kitchen woke me again last night and a lot more water coming though the ceiling fan than we've had yet. The warmer temperatures today -- 7C -- helped to melt a lot of the thinner ice.This meant that I was able to clear most of the stairs at the front and back doors. They look much more passable now and far less treacherous. The melting did little for the 7 inches of ice on the walkways. That will come.  While I want spring to arrive, I don't want an overnight change as this will lead to flooding of waterways in the area. Like the tortoise and the hare, slow and steady wins the race. Perhaps that goes for me, as well. Even when tired and the schedule seems full, if I take it slower and give it a bit more thought, I may find an easier answer some days -- not all days, but for some of them maybe.  Hmmm

The first verse of a song by a Canadian singer seemed to say it all for me today. The video made me shake my head and realize my day could be have been worse -- I could have taken hair and clothing advice from this woman <grin>.  Enjoy!

Up -- Shania Twain