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No!
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08-FEB-2006

08 February
No!

I've got too much going on at the moment: work - and I may have to do two jobs for a while; school - failing; glass classes and I've just started the professional acceditation route to gaining membership of the Chartered Institute of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - should be easy but as we have an email deletion policy I've deleted most of the things that would be my evidence so it's going to be a bit of a pain (but not as bad as membership through the many courses route). Some people would juggle all this and still have time to play with... but I'm feeling pressured. So, I made up my mind while I was away that I'm not going to continue being at everyone's beck and call. That I will need to manage my time better if I'm going to remain sane. And I started as I mean to go on. As I had today off work to get over any jet lag I was determined to have a day doing MY things - sorting out my photos from NYC (not that many!) and doing a few design things to help my friend who is starting up a new business. But, some people don't get the message and the chair of governors from the school called me just as I walked in from the airport yesterday and, although I did speak to her I said I'd be busy over the next two days and would call her on thursday. But today she called again to say that she would be coming over because there are things we need to discuss. Don't get me wrong the things are important but they are not urgent... so I said NO. Now I feel guilty but I also feel that I've had a good day doing the things that I wanted to do before the world starts spinning again tomorrow. Smile.

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JeremyGood09-Feb-2006 21:32
I love this repetition and shallow dof with center focus.
Vinh Luu09-Feb-2006 17:46
take it easy Gail. i do think it is necessary to push back sometimes, otherwise people will take advantage of you. life isn't all about work right? :)
Leo Charette09-Feb-2006 14:08
excellent use of dof and color... this is well done.
Guest 08-Feb-2006 23:46
Nice image Gail -
JW08-Feb-2006 23:03
Great work, Gail

Don't worry - be happy!
Antonis Sarantos08-Feb-2006 22:03
Excellent work Gail, I love every single colour but most of all I love the shadow neath.
Ray :)08-Feb-2006 20:37
What a great row of pencils, Gail!
Yes, understand that you are here for you (and your family and friends), the 'people in suits' are secondary, even if they do pay you. 'Just Say No' is the slogan to remember!
Bill Miller08-Feb-2006 20:02
And when you have done all that, could you help me organise several thousand of randomly named picture files??? Lovely rainbow...
chrisse08-Feb-2006 19:37
Love this shot. Great focus and nice blue colour in the background.
Chrisse
Zak08-Feb-2006 19:16
good for you, we all need our 'own' time!
i'm sure the world will still be there after a rare day off...
laine8208-Feb-2006 19:16
You have to remember to fit PAD in this new life...!! She probably thought you were only tired from the trip & will be waiting to barrel roll you the moment you walk in. Start practising a steely glare...now.
Love your focus here.
GdL08-Feb-2006 19:10
Goodness, your plate seems to be over flowing. It's good to have a day to yourself -- all for yourself. Love this photo! I hope things calm down a bit for you soon.