Jennifer In Oregon
I am a Manager for an Assisted Living/Memory Care. I feel blessed to be in such a position and with amazing individuals. I believe in Grace, Integrity and a good sense of Humor.
Latest Blog Posts
- Common Threads on Oct 28, 2009
During the midst of tragedy on 9/11 it seemed for a few days in the aftermath folks were a little kinder, more patient with each other...and then things went back to normal. I'm not sure if it was the shock of events or that we all had a common...
- Quiet Times on Oct 25, 2009
Why is it I love the house all by myself...and with a few kitties? Because I get to tend to my own GPB. Girl Personal Behavior. Whether it's just hanging out on the couch watching a movie or cleaning out my closets. My choice!
- Managing People on Oct 9, 2009
It's hard no matter how you look at it because I know whenever I make a decision, I am impacting people's lives. I have no idea to what extent, I am not them. Terminating someone's employment, disciplining, suspending are all nasty...
- Carpe Diem on Sep 27, 2009
Ah, seize the day! I have not been living life to the fullest. It seems things are dulled down for me lately and my get up and go is gone. I call this next phase my "overhaul" or "tune up". Usually when I get to this point in life where I feel li...
- Expectations on Sep 15, 2009
When a loved one is ill how will you handle it? If they are in pain, suffering, confused, sad, how will you cope? I always hope I will be able to handle those moments with grace but if it were my daughter, all bets are off.I see families who are peac...
- Negativity on Sep 12, 2009
I didn't realize when I think to myself "I don't want to do this" or "I won't do that", I am actually setting the course to do what I didn't want to do. It seems the human brain does not recognize the negative in those statements. So remove the neg...
- Tips on Aug 7, 2009
I consider myself a generous tipper. I try to always round up and I always make sure I tip according to service. What I can't understand is tipping for an expected service. Like when I go to Starbucks and there is a tip jar, I do not feel compell...
