The Good, The Bad, and the Best part of my Week

Let's be positive first. My friend that I wrote about in my last post that was driving me crazy was actually quite nice yesterday even helping me to clean the kitchen. That's a rarity. My friend has agreed to buy dinner tomorrow night but we shall see if that actually happens. There have been times where I have questioned this particular friendship and why I really hang on to it because it is so frustrating so often. Days like yesterday remind me why. Some friends are worth sticking with through thick and then.

Now...the negative. I have a coworker that drives me insane. I try really hard to be positive with this person but it is often quite hard. This coworker contributes very little to the team but is quick to take. For example, we did science experiments yesterday that required some outside materials. The other 3 of us quickly volunteered to bring most of the necessary items. This person never once volunteered and then got a little mad when she did not get one of the materials sent to her. HELLO....get off your lazy butt and go get it. Then she never has plans figured out for herself but is always quick to see what we have copied and take from it. Now let me clarify, I do believe that as a team you should share BUT....I believe you should do your part and not always take. Today at lunch, someone asked what I was eating and said that it looked good....her response...well, we wouldn't know since she doesn't bring enough for everyone. HELLO again...I am 29 years old and single. I have taught 7 years and yes, I still live pay check to pay check. I hope by the time I am in my 50s and have taught for over 30 years, I am no longer living that way. I hope to make better life choices. I try really hard to be patient but it is growing more and more difficult to succeed at that when I stay so frustrated by everything that comes out of her mouth. Ever so often, and that is very rarely, I enjoy a moment of conversation with her. I want to be a light for God for this person but oh my goodness, I don't know that I can. ARG.

Anyway, that's todays vent. Tonight is Bible Study with the girls and I look forward to it. We are finishing up Francis Chan's Forgotten God. If I have not already said so, I highly recommend it. I would like to read his book Crazy Love next. This is such a great group of women and I enjoy meeting with them every week and growing in the Holy Spirit with them!! It definitely makes my week a little bit better!!