Amazing views

I am amazed by the beauty of the views that I saw when I was working at a home in the hills. The place is designed to make best use of the great outlook from nearly all the rooms.
I felt so much joy whenever I looked out the wide windows at the ever changing scenery in those moments that I looked up from the jobs that I was working on.
The pevious day, I had experienced another beautiful view at a home overlooking the bay. I felt happy and excited as I glanced at the view thought about how much I love every aspect, from daylight to dusk on that crisp calm day.
I am inspired to enjoy the smaller aspects of beauty that I would otherwise overlook in the less spectacular environments that I am usually in.

A difficult choice

The manager did not like me leaving work by 6 pm.
I wanted to be on time for my appointment to donate at the blood bank.
I feel dissatisfied if I cannot do things like that because of work committments, yet I want to also be an effective team member at work.
This time I chose to keep my appointment. I know that I miss out on some overtime at work, and that extra money would be useful. I also know that the manager feels let down, having to do several tasks that evening without my assistance.
Yet I feel unsatisfied if I continue to not do at least some of the things that are important to me.

Balance

I had been working extra overtime. It helped me pay my bills, but at a cost to other areas of my life.
I had very little social life and my health suffered. I felt tired instead of having lots of energy.
I am glad to have recovered. I appreciate living a more balanced lifestyle.
I have learned from the experience to take better care of myself, and to support others in taking good care of themselves.