I’m good

Today at work it was time for the first major presentation for the big wigs in the project I’ve been working on for the last two months. So far it has just been three colleagues and me as core group, but with today presentation people from all over the company will be involved on different levels. I usually don’t worry about talking in front of people or do presentations, but today I was a bit nervous or maybe I should say tense. Actually I think all of us were. But everything went perfect. They bought in on everything we said and agreed on continue support the project and its changes. Very exciting.

My project got the most praise and acclaim, which felt very nice. But somehow I have a hard time receive compliments and praise. The first thing that always goes through my mind is that it can’t be right. They can’t really mean that because I’m not that good or special. But today after having the 3rd or 4th person telling me what a excellent job I’ve done some I decided that yes I’m worth it. I deserve this kind of praise. Just like anybody else.

Reading Yahoo’s horoscope for fun today it actually said the same. You’ve earned it.

Your latest achievement has not gone unnoticed by some people who could be called celebrities in your world. You should be even prouder than you are. It's time you looked in the mirror and saw what you are instead of what you are not. Giving your opinion more often to more people is not a bad thing -- especially when you know what you are talking about! Revel in this acclaim -- you've earned it!

One of my colleagues also gave me a surprising, but very nice compliment today. I was wearing my grey checked suite and pink shirt along with high heels. An outfit that makes me feel both confident and comfortable. I was talking to another colleague during a quick break when he passed by and said: I just have to tell you that you look so good today. Or really, you actually look hot in that suit. You’re one good-looking woman today!

That compliment really made my day and will be something that I will live on for a long time. Especially since I know he really meant it. I'm all right. I'm OK. I'm good.