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December 4, 2010

The Joy of Accomplishment

Today I went back to my old cafe job and worked a couple hours.  I was a little nervous I might have forgotten little things - where to find straws or whatever.  Thankfully, I felt right at home.  My memory is sometimes better than I give it credit for (but it can also be worse than I think it is!).

The thing that surprised me the most was how much I enjoyed those two hours.  It was great seeing my boss again.  It was also great finding a sense of accomplishment.  Less than two hours and I felt like I was a big help.  I was able to cover things so my boss could sit down and eat some dinner (she rarely takes a break).  I was also able to get a lot of the stocking done for her.

Often, work becomes... well, work.  It becomes a burden, an obligation, a heavy load.  But this evening reminded me that it doesn't have to be.  It can also be a joy.

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