Acknowledgement

So today I have something interesting to talk about with everyone.  My boyfriend and I are having a conversation now about sacrifices that have been made in the last few months.  I feel like I have been doing most of if not all of the sacrificing and let me just start by saying I don't regret anything I have done for him or us however, sometimes it would be nice to know that he at least realizes what I am doing and appreciates it.  That being said I have had a hard time talking to him about this because I don't want it to come across as I regret everything I have done or like I am only doing this stuff because I am expecting something in return....neither of the scenarios is the case.  It's just that sometimes I feel like I am being used, and that makes me sad.  I am trying to talk to him right now as I write this about it but I don't know how well it is going.  I am afraid like I said above that he is going to get the wrong idea about what I am saying.  I have said to him multiple times I don't regret anything nor am I looking for anything in return...necessarily.  However I would like to impress upon him that some sort of acknowledgement that he knows what I am doing for us and he appreciates it would be okay.  Even something as small as a simple thank you every now and then would be enough.  I don't know maybe I am reading too much into things.  I would be curious to have your opinions on this...if you are reading this and have some thoughts or insights I would love to hear them.  Finally I would like to encourage all of you to take five minutes out of your day just to say thank you to someone you love for all they have done for you.  I can tell you, as I am sure all of you know...it would definitely mean a lot to them.

The Other Side of Things

I know this post is almost a week late but as a result of that it has given me something to write about going off my last post.  Last time I talked about doing something nice for someone.  This week I was on the receiving end of a good deed and it made all the difference in my day.  I have recently switched positions at the bank I work for and I am now an operations clerk rather than a teller.  It has been a big adjustment these past two weeks but seems to be working out very well.  However the other day my supervisor and the woman training me sat me down and had a discussion with me.  They were picking at certain things I do, the clothes I wear (I would like to take this opportunity to point out that I follow the dress code nicely) and the people I talk to.  It really got me down and for the rest of the day I was in a slump.  My boyfriends father also works at the same bank and his office s right below mine so I see him on a daily basis.  The next night when I saw him at home I explained the story and what happened and he thought it was completely unfair and just plain old silly that that happened to me.  So yesterday morning I am sitting at my desk in between my supervisor and trainer and he comes up with a note that says "My don't we look nice today :) " and then walks out.  Those six words made a huge difference in the rest of my day and just made me very happy.  I thought it was awesome that I wrote about doing something for my great grandmother and then something happened to me so I could take that opportunity to write about what the other side of the fence is like.