I'm half what it takes. : The High Road

This is what I had in mind since I had had a very lovely week, this past week. My boss was good to me, I was focused and I felt accomplished. I was productive and managed to deliver well. I was filled with utmost joy and happiness. I was looking forward to my Saturday morning when I knew I would take off from work. I was planning to sleep in and then join my fellow worshipers in dedication, come back home in the afternoon sleep, knit and watch movies or Desperate Housewives as it were. Well, that was the plan.

However, by the time I was leaving the office at 6.30 pm, I was very annoyed. This is what happened, after days and days of talking about my Saturday and how I was planning to spend it, someone comes in and says how they also want to have the day off. And this is my story;

I work in the administrative office where we are two and since we share on office, it is not acceptable for our office not to be manned. and so it became that I had to sit in, was I bullied? Maybe, but it was my choice to sit in. I decided to take be the bigger person. I am NOT perfect, I do make mistakes and trust me, I mess up big time. I however always do my best to be honest about everything. The reason why I decided to stay behind is that my request was true and legitimate. Since my colleague lied his way to get his day off, I decided that to restrain myself not to be resentful towards the act.

I am a sad person today because i did not get to do what I want, I have learnt that not everyone wants you to be happy. I have also learnt that despite the years, the knack and gimmicks for attention seeking never end. I also learnt that despite someone's else's strength there lies a great weakness and insecurity. I have also learnt that if I am true to myself, true to my actions and true to my principles, such small condescending

actions will not and should not make me a bitter person. Rather, a bigger person. I am not