Oh Happy Day....

Mr. and Mrs. Bush leaving the White House

I am sharing my joy with the millions of Americans who celebrated, cried and found a new sense of hope as President Obama was sworn in. I look forward tonight to watching my DVR as I missed out on his speech. From what I have heard though, and I am thrilled about, is that his speech was focused on the sheer fact that each and every one of us will need to toughen up and work as a dynamic group to put the pieces back together. I saw images of this smiling family on the web pages and I had sympathy for them as this is such a tough task. Regardless of who would have won this job, it wouldn't be easy for anyone. I am staying positive though and hope that somehow our country will no longer be embarrassed by their leader.

Some people will be surprised to know that I had some sympathies for George Bush this morning as well. His mistakes were large, but in trying times like 9/11, what would anyone of us have done. I will still disagree with the majority of his presidency, but we need to all be reminded that he is human. Unfortunately his mistakes will cost us for many, many years in terms of finance, predictability and a sense of community. From difficult times can come a sense of strength and I am ready to see this show of pride that Americans have faltered on for several years.

This past week-end I laid off another employee and I am continually reminded of our slumping economy. Doing the best I can each day has become a struggle as morale is down at work, and truthfully, everywhere. The news is depressing and puts me in a state of panic. My panic is more a sympathetic panic as I see so many people losing their jobs, their homes and their sense of security. I'm a sensitive bunny and that is just the way it is. I have always been and I always will. This sensitive bunny is ready to stop having so much anxiety and take the punches as they roll. Work is called work for a reason; it's not called play. This is my little pep talk I am going to have to give myself daily to get this office back where it needs to be.
Not only my office, but our world. I welcome the change!