90 day check in at the Y

Had my 90-day Check in at the Y today. It went well and I thought the criticisms were spot on so perhaps that means that the compliments were also spot on. Here are the highlights:

Good Traits:*No task too small or too big, I don't mind getting it done.
*Enthusiasm
*Sense of Urgency in my own work load
*Productive
*High Energy
*Take Initiative
*Hold my own in the department
*Don't let the little things bother me
*Don't internatilize criticism / office drama
*Show continued interest in learning

Growth Opportunities:*Begin to make my own lists-- she's double checking that I'm getting my list done.
*Attention to detail: Continued from my first position at the Y (Both Chris & Tammy said that I need to work on this)
*Improve my communication style: realize the difference of Personal Style (journaling) vs. Professional style.
*Professionalism comment: Be aware that I sometimes "sigh" at my desk.
*Pay attention to rewriting / drafting / editing changes
*Make sure I'm using the correct sense of urgency when I request information from others ... Know when to ask for information and how long that information takes to provide.

New Thing #77: Participated in my first chakai

A Chakai is a tea gathering / tea ceremony that I participated in. It was just me, my sensai and my sempai. It was great fun though I was INCREDIBLY nervous but nothing bad happened. I did okay. I fumbled through my speech and fucked up... well, a lot. But it was a great first chakai! I looked beautiful in my new green kimono that I got at an antique store for $80 (including the cost of the gold bamboo / cloud obi)