Archive for September, 2011

Have I already had a blog post with that title? I really don’t have time right now to investigate that. But I am very impulsive and spontaneous. Sometimes I speak before I think. Don’t we all? I’m working on it. We are all works in progress, to be sure. But I think some filters were not installed in my operating system. *my brain, y’all.* I am involved with a project in my RL job that makes my teeth itch. I’m not one who remains quiet for long and have no reservations about speaking my opinions. Unfortunately, sometimes my thoughts are formed from less knowledge than would be appropriate. No wonder I meet odd looks or resistance when offering an opinion; then I feel miffed when my thoughts are unwanted. Fortunately, out of a lifetime of this type of suffering, I have learned, even if I still speak first, I have learned to get more info. So for this particular case, I stated my opinion, got shut down directly, but then researched outside of the organization for perspective. And boy, did I get it. But I also got validation. I’m really not whining! Yay! But I need to look at the bigger picture. So, I feel better, I can approach this project with a more open mind. Really, if I were any more open minded, my operating system would spill out.

We must approach writing like this too, but to do it without losing our voice. Otherwise, you’re writing too close to formula. What I mean by that is to listen and heed the advise of the industry’s professionals, but be true to yourself. If your voice doesn’t meet with current trends, just wait; I truly believe that your turn will come.

Now I’m off to absorb more information so that I can be the best team member I can be. Yay me.