they like me! they really like me!
status check - basking in the glow of compliments
background ambiance - someone's phone is ringing incessently


now this is what i'm talking about. walk into work, be greeted with congratulations on accomplishing so much as of late. have the phone ring several times to hear further compliments and hear about the feedback others have received.


since i generally tell myself that i'm generally doing an adequate job, to hear that i did something particularly well is a big esteem boost. the way i look at it, i should always be working to improve and i'm never really happy with the status quo. so hearing that i am improving is outstanding. makes it feel like i'm doing something worthwhile.


hurrah!