one of my favorite old sayings (it's one that i used to spur me on when i went to college later in life) is 'for your ship to come in, you have to build the dock'. it makes sense to my weird right/left brained mind that the ship just can't pull up because you can't access the ship without a dock and gangplank. so, if you don't make the errrr, groundwork, then you cannot reap the benefits of your hopes and dreams.
today, i've been repairing the rotted planks in my dock. studying a bit of the issues i will be working on, reviewing my old work wardrobe to make sure it's ready to go, washing clothes, getting my paperwork together for orientation, putting away so many of my leisure clothes. it feels good, you know? in some ways it makes me wonder why i waited to do this...some of these things needed doing while i was away from the daily grind. i'm sure a spot of depression was part of it all.
i think in a bit, i'll go to the store for a hardy, healthy, meal that will now probably be restricted to the weekeds while i'm adjusting back to the workweek. it will feel good.
hope you're enjoying your glorious sunday. it's a beauty down here.
You are so right about building the dock. Took me a long time to learn this. Sometimes I just want the darn ship to come in (but if you are not ready for it...it's just gonna crash in and create a bunch of havoc). Can't wait to hear about your first day. Enjoy this feeling today...so exciting with a bit of nervous butterflies...the best!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing the same thing. We should all have boat races at the end. ;)
ReplyDeleteyou are gearing up! this is so good. it is just great that you have a brand new job to get to tomorrow. i am wishing you the best, and i hope it goes well! :)
ReplyDeletei love the idea of building the dock! very cool! i am so happy for you!
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful first day!
xoxo
ps: let us know what you made for your meal.
It's a good saying. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. I go back Tuesday, but I haven't been gone nearly as long. I hope I can still keep up.
ReplyDeleteI love the analogy of building the dock...thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDelete...and the excitement builds toward new beginnings!
So this dock... I hope it has a hammock on it for napping and gazing at the sky.
ReplyDeleteWay to build that dock, Char. Go go go! Enjoy your healthy meal tonight and hopefully a little quiet relaxation time too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck at your first day tomorrow! I hope you have a great day setting your sails ...
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are enjoying yourself in the preparations...Have a wonderful day tomorrow...will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Hey Char.GOOD LUCK girl with this new and exciting week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI love that saying too...Have a good week.
Char
i've never heard the bit about building a dock first, but it's so true...
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your building and don't get too fancy on us now!
ReplyDeleteMy dock may need a jack hammer and some serious duck tape. But I so agree with your thoughts. A really nice way to look at things. Build the dock!
ReplyDeleteThanks -
ann
and with the best hammers, the docks are built....
ReplyDeleteyou go girl...they will love you at this new job...I just know they will.....
hugs on day numero uno....!!!
Can I Sit on your dock of the Bay for a while watchin' th tides roll away?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Char. I am so glad it is all starting to feel good... I think fall is just the perfect time to reassess and mend your dock, as it were. Good for you. And congratulations on the new job.
ReplyDelete-maria
Have a beautiful day back to work Char. I will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI keep building docks and the elements keep tearing them down. But I keep building new docks, and by George, I'm getting good at it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are too.
:-)
i know i'm late on this...i'm sorry. but i hope that you're enjoying your time back! and i'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteChar, I love this post, I guess maybe I need to build a dock...does this apply if your not around water. lol. kidding. I am so proud of you. I hope your first day is not too overwhelming, Have a great day and week. will be keeping an eye on ya. Big hug.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be dreading it within a week =)
If you build it, good things will come, and you will experience magical things docked to a firm foundation...
ReplyDeletegood luck, glenda
hope your first day was perfect Char.
ReplyDeleteand love the dock/rebuild/analogy.
love this analogy - it makes such good sense. i'm not sure i would be quite as organized as you seem to be. good luck on this your first day at the new job I know you must be ecstatic.
ReplyDeleteChar, I think its great that you're cleaning house. If we didn't clean and get ready for the next transition then maybe we wouldn't be ready to accept it =) I love your ramblins sweetie...
ReplyDeletevery excited for you. have a great work week. ramblins will wait.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such an awesome weekend! And great saying, too :)
ReplyDeletegood luck with building the dock! hope work is treating u well!!!
ReplyDeleteyes....a dock...that is what i'm currently building ;o)
ReplyDeletethank you for your comment & your compliment on my illustration!!!
love + luck + bliss,
missysue xox
Oh. I've been away for a while. Did I miss something? Did you get a job?? Oh, I am SO excited for you.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard that one before...but I love it. It so perfectly applies to my life right now too, as I try to bring some new things in. I will remember this.
ReplyDeletexo
wow...i've never heard that particular saying before and i am so glad i just did. how much sense it makes! i'm going to put it on my fridge, i think. it'll give me a lot to think about and i can only imagine the good that can come from it if my impressionable kiddos get the chance to see it on a daily basis. just perfect, char!
ReplyDeletei'm catching up, can you tell? i already had gathered from one of your comments that you were back at work, but a HUGE happy dance for that!! i'm so happy for you!!
ReplyDeleterepairing the dock is a good idea. and i need to think of it as a dock, rather than an entire terminal (that's so daunting)...