Procrastination

hmmmm... Let's see.  I have laundry to do.  Dishes to wash.  Clothes to unpack.  Prep for the auditor coming to Bethany tomorrow.  Papers to write.  What should I do... oh, of course, post something on our blog!!

Soccer has started in Hepburn, and Bren, Owen, and even I have gotten involved.. Bren has been doing a little helping with Paul's team, and I'm helping out with the coaching of Owen's team.  (stop laughing!)  Sydney's involvement will be to be a cheerleader from the sides!

This past weekend I spent 4 days doing some training in Regina.  I took 2 of 4 modules of Leadership training through Next Level Leadership.  It was so good!  Everything I learned has personal and professional application.  Lots of it was 'refresher' type stuff, but it's always good to be reminded of the helpful tools that one can use for problem solving, conflict resolution, team building.. One section used Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.. I was impressed that it has practical application... I thought it was just an Organizational Behaviour lesson that would never resurface in the real world!  But this tool showed how we can see how an employee would move towards having a complete understanding and commitment to the mission of their organization.  Maybe I should have learned that in OB, but all I remember is thinking that Maslow was as relevant as trigonometry.  

I met some awesome people who I hope to keep in touch with... amazing how you can develop a connection with someone in a few days.  My list of must read books got longer, I filled two sticky notes with recommended reading from this training.   And, both facilitators were from Christian Higher Education professional backgrounds... One was a former Dean of Students at Tyndale, the other works at MacMaster Seminary.   I was introduced to this ministry in Regina called Tapestry and I was blessed by their contribution and commitment to authentic spirituality.  I learned a lot from their President, Gloria, as I watched her interact with the women she mentors and disciples.  

I just remembered that we're on deck for bringing supper to Tim, Kels and Alexis tomorrow, so that's all for today.