Today was a fairytale

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Today has been the most awesome day. I was named the employee of the year for my newspaper. I am shocked. I am speechless.

Me and my award
Once I got the news, the plaque and the congratulations, I picked up the phone. I wanted to call my mom. Even though, she's not here. She knows. And I think she is very proud of me.  This is why recovery is so important to me.  2010Actually, yesterday was the most awesome day. I was named the employee of the year for my newspaper. I am still shocked and just amazed.

For the last few months, I feel like I have been struggling. I had D take a picture of me with the plaque today. The plaque is nice and shiny.

Once I got the news, the plaque and the congratulations, I picked up the phone. I wanted to call my mom. Even though she's not here, I think she is very proud of me.  This is why recovery is so important to me.  I can't do this job at half capacity.

I have always felt I was send to RR for a reason. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I belong.

So how did I celebrate my big win. I brought some cool wine glasses with black stems. I toasted myself with citrus punch, chicken alfredo and a cupcake. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday.

Daily Dose

1. I am the employee of the year. OMG!

2. I didn’t cringed when I looked in the mirror this morning.

Put a dent in the Ryan’s buffet.

Comments

  1. CeCeJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    That's so cool! I know you were having a hard time with transitioning to your new beat but your hard work and not giving up has paid off. Congrats!!!!!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Congratulations. xx:)

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  3. Angela Elain GambrelJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Congratulations! I'm sure your mom is proud of you too. :)

    *Hugs*
    Angela

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Congratulations! You are so deserving of this award! Stay strong! =)

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  5. SairsJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Congratulations, you deserve to win and I am so happy for you :)

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  6. annamariaJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    That is so amazing but you know what?
    you toooootally deserve it, you have been through so much this last year and you always cared so much about your job!

    enjoy it !

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  7. TigerJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    it seems like you put a lot into your job. i guess you totally deserve this. congratulations!!

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