Small Aggravations Build Character

Recently, work has been a little tedious, making my life all the more interesting. Now with working 4 days out of the seven day week 40+ hours as of late (3-12 hour shifts as the norm), learning how to relax and unwind after a busy day isn't as easy as it was during my high school years. There are a couple of issues at work that bother me the most: doing my own job and having someone asking me what I'm doing, and people messing with my routine when I'm trying to organize my workday. To lay it straight down, I mind my own business, punch in to work, and go home at the end of the day.

Having any complications in-between those two points certainly tests my patience level. Some days go smooth at work, while others just are a pain in the neck. Period. Most of the time, having those little fragments of distraction, having to talk to a nosy co-worker, and forgetting what I'm supposed to do next is a subtle reminder that some events in life are meant to be explored in this fashion. This is not to say that I'm a purely optimistic individual, because there are always more sides to a story than you could ever first perceive.

Work ethic in my family is some sort of tradition to simplify explanation. My parents have always said, "If you want to have a music CD collection, or want to buy certain things for yourself, you are going to have to earn your own money in order to do so." That is one of the best and most highly regarded my parents have ever given to me. And for that I am grateful to have learned that at such a young age. This idea/principal applies for education and owning my own house. To me, it makes sense, so going along with the plan is clear sailing.

Overall, having small annoyances in life is way of opening your eyes to see who you really are. Showing a bit of your character doesn't hurt too much either, but that in itself depends on the situation at hand.