Son called me in the evening to tell me his mother and him are about to have dinner. I told them I wasn’t leaving the office so soon.
The management is having kick-off meetings. I might be needed. How would my boss look in front of her colleagues when her manager was not around when he was needed? Never mind it’s past working hours.
True enough, after a quick Skype question, I was summoned to give some answers. I went there and gave the information that was required then I left quietly.
Once again, dinner as a family did not happen today. I really put work over my family. I am still trying hard to change that. I will still strive for excellence in my workplace. But I am sure I can find a way to do it to keep my colleagues happy while NOT sacrificing my family.
Yesterday, I was moody and ordered Chicken Marryland (with pasta and fries) for dinner. I should not have. It was not the right food for me. And I really did not enjoy it. That’s a good thing. At least I find the good repulsive.
When I started (I mean seriously started) my diet, I realized that what took 4 decades to form will not be changed very quickly. I need determination and discipline to get my body healthy again.
It took years for me to ‘get used’ to not having a meal with my family. It will take time for me to fix that too. And I want to fix that.
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