My day started off by sitting in a meeting with an ignorant person who, knowing I'm Catholic, said she hates her neighborhood because it's full of Catholics. She also uses disparaging, bigoted language when referring to children. She is quite the charmer! She is not the only lovely personality I get to encounter in my work day. Which is why I ended my day with somebody asking me, "So are you coming back?" On a day like today, I needed somebody to remind me the world is bigger than my office.
Sandra asked me to write a letter of intent to be on an advisory committee for a doctoral grant. Doesn't that sound important and meaningful? I had to talk about my experiences and qualifications. It's good to take inventory on yourself every once in a while. Especially on a bad day. It reminds me I have choices, which makes it a little easier to deal with ignorant, awful people.
Sandra, thank you for asking me to write a letter of intent. Even if I'm not asked to participate, it was good for me to take stock of myself professionally.
(In case you're wondering; yes, I am going back. I am a glutton for punishment and unlikely to back down from somebody looking to bully me.)
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