76 of 100 ... TGIF!!

I had the most interesting (and frustrating) experience today.  I had an appointment with one of the city's best hematologist.  I've had appointments before with him and always had a bit of an odd feeling about the administrators that I encountered prior to my appointment with him.  Today, I went in for my appointment about 30 min early, I took off time from work for this, and came completely prepared.  I was informed that my appointment had been cancelled and re-booked ... and I had received no message to this end.  I was told "oh because you don't identify yourself on your answering message, we are not to leave a message for you."  What??!?! how am I supposed to know then??  Where is the consideration?  even more, there was no shred of remorse or apology in their demeanor .. "oh well", I felt was their response to my situation they had created. I was floored and had no idea how to respond.  Obviously, something has vanished if this is common treatment of your fellow man, something is missing if "responsibility" is now defined as "not my problem". 

DAY'S REPORT

  Habits: 
- Clean Sink:  no
- Cups of Water: 4
- Hours of sleep: 7ish
- Meds: yes
- Reading: no
- FoodRecord: no  
- Steps: n/a (left my band in the car)
 
Goal Advancement for today:   
Nothing of note.
(E-Environment, H:Health, F:Financial, PD: Prof/Personal Development, R: Relationships.) 
 
Gratitude:
1.  I'm grateful today for NB's offer to come to the appointment with me.  It fell through, but when I walked into the hospital, I knew inside that whatever comes from this, I am not alone.  She might not walk through every step with me, but I know she will be there for me to ask questions and for me to cry in someone's presence.  And, perhaps most important, there will be another set of ears to listen if mine become overwhelmed with emotion. 
2.  I'm grateful for the gradual renewal and rebuilding of the broken friendship between NB and myself. It's a long way to go, it might never be the same again, but at least it's not a distance acquaintance based on what was. I have definitely revisited the meaning of 'friendship' over the last few years, but can be grateful for what is. 
3. I'm grateful for the end of the week.  I still have to go in to work this weekend to finish a few things, but I'm so grateful that the week of covering is done and the week of (stupid) competition is over.  
4. I'm grateful for a fantastic dinner and the purchase of my 7th bead for my bracelet.  The dinner was my birthday gift from NB (to Open Sesame, my favourite Calgary restaurant) and the bead was 'Prosperity', for my goal of finances.  At the end, I'll show the full bracelet and the story of each bead.  
5. Today, I'm grateful for all the wonderful shows I have on PVR ... every one of them I enjoy for some reason, so when I sit to watch something, I am excited about everything I have to watch. Escapist but entertaining as well, and I love how they weave a story.