Big picture

First, I love the big picture. I like figuring out how the pieces are all going to come together. Finding the best way for the pieces together is good too. I enjoy the nuances of how everything comes together.

Second, I don't dislike emails. Perhaps that's unusual. I enjoy them a little. I'm not talking about those emails from credit cards/banks/ebay/paypal/XYZ record label/randomboyband. I'm talking about emails that are pertinent to the scope of work you're invested in. For me, right now, that's anything relating to the construction of the Mirebalais Hospital.

Thus when I begin to get my head really focused on unloading containers and look up and the entire site has changed around me, it's a little unsettling. So I try to stay in the loop. Mostly by convincing people it is a really good idea to copy me on most emails.

But being the loop can have repercussions. I've now been put in charge of all the ornamental metal working for the hospital. Fun stuff let me assure you. Get to get really good at welding. Got to study up on all those drawings now.

Toodles

Forrest Gump

...or a lack there of

Apparently my life is incomplete because I've never seen it. This conclusion has been reached based on evidence of many people over many years telling me my life is incomplete. And I'll be honest, I would like a complete life. It's one of those things I feel like is important to pursue. But in the grand scheme I find that doing work that matters and is fulfilling (according to my definitions of course) is most important to me feeling like I'm gaining a complete life. And when I say complete life, I mean the oft quoted John 10:10 "...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Seeking justice,loving mercy, and walking humbly. That's what I try for.

Needless to say, I'm going to try to watch in soon. Been saying that for 6 years. Probably finish a teaching hospital first. It'll be easier. Toodles

Another month, a newer scheme

So here's the plan for this month. I'm going to try to write something everything single evening. 2 reasons: I've heard it helps creative juices and it'll help me to find value in every day. So without further ado:

My boss and I were speaking a week ago before I left for the states. I'd been in Haiti for 6 weeks at that point. Growing up, I had a bit of an explosive nature. Once put my fist through the drywall. Not one of my prouder moments. I've become a much more calm person as time has passed and I've matured a bit. But truth be told, this has created circumstances where I choose hierarchy and authority to be the justification for what I want to get done rather than being gentle and a team player. Now is this rare that this happens? Mostly. But to the point: My boss told me "You can get more out of life with honey, than you can with vinegar."

For whatever reason, I think this is brilliant. Being a person who spreads honey in their life will reap benefits of the sweetness. Being a person who spreads vinegar will get a different result, which depending on your tastes will be a bit sour in the mouth. Perhaps it's the simplicity. Regardless, it is a small chunk of wisdom.

May your life be filled with honey