the quality or state of being humble; not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
I have been humbled tonight. It is interesting to see when I am feeling good and start to feel a bit of a swagger or arrogance creep up how easily it is to be humbled. I have not qualms with that. It is something that should happen and seems to happen on a very regular basis to me. I can see how I have actively matured though over the last few years. It used to be that I would get down and become very frustrated for extended periods of time when this would happen. It is not an easy thing to be humbled. It tears at ones insides, works on their frustrations and feelings of ineptitude. The difference now is not that it doesn't affect me, it does and it is a horrible feeling, but that I now have the constitution to work hard in order that the next time it happens it will be of a lesser extent. I know that nothing comes easy, but it has become apparent that it is not if the task is easy, but but if one has the dedication to put the work in to finish what has been started.
I will leave you with this. It is something that I have said more than a thousand times but is worth constantly remembering.
EXCELLENCE
For us, Excellence is an aspiration, an attitude, a pursuit, a way of life. Excellence is all of us working together, aspiring to the fullest of our potential, always in pursuit of Higher standards, determined to do everything we do, somehow better than it has ever been done before. Excellence is found in the caring, the trying, and the doing. It's our objective, we seek it with dedication, it is the reputation of this team.
-Fletcher
Friday, January 08, 2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Slap stops here
Thought that the one person who reads this blog would find this funny.
To Whom It May Concern:
A few years ago, I, Barnabus Stinson, Esq., lost a slap bet. A man of my word, I graciously accepted my defeat with good cheer, humor, and most importantly, good looks. Unfortunately not everyone else involved in said bet has acted in such a gracious and professional manner, hence this letter of concern.
It has become increasingly evident that since the initiation of our slap bet in November of 2006, the judgment and impartiality of the Slap Bet Commissioner has become, to put it mildly, compromised. Submitted below are numerous examples of her incompetence:
- BIAS; On at least one occasion the Commissioner has had improper sexual contact with the other Slap Bet participant, Mr. Marshall Eriksen. If you’ve ever seen Marshall, you’ll know what I mean by improper – she could do much better.
- UNFAMILIARITY WITH THE SLAPBOOK; Recently, the Commissioner declared that slaps were transferable, a clear violation of both the spirit of Slap Bet as well as section 44.3 of the Slapbook as reprinted here:
44.3 Slap Transference
Are slaps transferable? Of course not.
- JUDGMENT ERRATA; The Commissioner loves the band “LFO.” Bad judgment? Check. Subsequently:
- PERSONAL ADDICTION; The Commissioner is addicted to shopping… girl be shopping! Will she rule in someone’s favor in exchange for a new pair of flat heel brown leather boots with whipstitch detailing? It’d be best if we never have to answer that question.
- PATRIOTIC ALLEGIANCE; There is no conclusive evidence one way or the other regarding the Commissioner’s affiliation with the Communist party. Is she a card-carrying member? I don’t know, but she sure wears a lot of red. A lot.
- IS A STUPID JERKFACE WHO DOESN’T KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GET SLAPPED IN THE FACE; Yeah, what that guy said!
It is with this evidence in mind that I petition to have the Slap Bet Commissioner, Lilith Eriksen (NEE Aldrin), removed from her Slapreme Office, effective immediately. Please email Barneystinson@yahoo.com to sign the petition.
Humbly and handsomely yours,
Barney Stinson
To Whom It May Concern:
A few years ago, I, Barnabus Stinson, Esq., lost a slap bet. A man of my word, I graciously accepted my defeat with good cheer, humor, and most importantly, good looks. Unfortunately not everyone else involved in said bet has acted in such a gracious and professional manner, hence this letter of concern.
It has become increasingly evident that since the initiation of our slap bet in November of 2006, the judgment and impartiality of the Slap Bet Commissioner has become, to put it mildly, compromised. Submitted below are numerous examples of her incompetence:
- BIAS; On at least one occasion the Commissioner has had improper sexual contact with the other Slap Bet participant, Mr. Marshall Eriksen. If you’ve ever seen Marshall, you’ll know what I mean by improper – she could do much better.
- UNFAMILIARITY WITH THE SLAPBOOK; Recently, the Commissioner declared that slaps were transferable, a clear violation of both the spirit of Slap Bet as well as section 44.3 of the Slapbook as reprinted here:
44.3 Slap Transference
Are slaps transferable? Of course not.
- JUDGMENT ERRATA; The Commissioner loves the band “LFO.” Bad judgment? Check. Subsequently:
- PERSONAL ADDICTION; The Commissioner is addicted to shopping… girl be shopping! Will she rule in someone’s favor in exchange for a new pair of flat heel brown leather boots with whipstitch detailing? It’d be best if we never have to answer that question.
- PATRIOTIC ALLEGIANCE; There is no conclusive evidence one way or the other regarding the Commissioner’s affiliation with the Communist party. Is she a card-carrying member? I don’t know, but she sure wears a lot of red. A lot.
- IS A STUPID JERKFACE WHO DOESN’T KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GET SLAPPED IN THE FACE; Yeah, what that guy said!
It is with this evidence in mind that I petition to have the Slap Bet Commissioner, Lilith Eriksen (NEE Aldrin), removed from her Slapreme Office, effective immediately. Please email Barneystinson@yahoo.com to sign the petition.
Humbly and handsomely yours,
Barney Stinson
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