The day began with tension โ a family member started the vacuum before I left, saying they wouldnโt wait. On the bus, the driver yelled for people to move in, and memories of past workplace incidents made my body tremble. As I got off the bus, someone unexpectedly hit me from behind โ I wiped it off and hurried away, still shaken.
At the toilet, one cubicle was dirty, another had no paper. Thankfully, the third was usable. I dropped a 10-cent coin but picked it back up โ a small recovery. I crossed the overhead bridge and saw someone I recognized but chose to sit elsewhere, next to two ladies who later boarded their bus.
A message I sent to congratulate someone on their award received a happy reply โ โThank you so much!!!!โ ๐ฌ It made me smile. Several others liked my comments about the voting and celebrations. On the shuttle bus, I sat next to someone who took a while to notice me. I quietly gave a handshake and thumbs-up โ brief, but meaningful.
There was a small mix-up โ I accidentally messaged someone about a water bottle, but it got sorted. The bottle was returned to its owner. Another person seemed breathless and sweaty, having forgotten theirs the day before. I tried asking for help, but another colleague firmly declined.
A bright moment: my book Places We Passed Through is now live on Amazon! ๐ https://a.co/d/2JXAo0I
One of my merchandise items โ a vintage black sweatshirt โ is currently out of stock on Fourthwall. The restock may take 2โ4 weeks.
Lastly, a senior reminded me that theyโre from a different department, not the trainer. I also realized I misunderstood something earlier โ a peer made a promise not to ask someone else to buy things again.