I was watching the Brazil v Australia game today and one thing stood out to me. Ronaldo is not the same player he once was.
He has been out of shape the last few years but it hadn't really made much difference to his skill. He was still scoring goals for Real Madrid but he has looked a shadow of his former self for the last two Brazil games.
But when some people are losing their self esteem and confidence it seems I made another step towards redeeming myself today.
There was a staff meeting at work this morning hosted by our area manger. As I don't usually work on Sundays due to inability to get into town I made the effort to show up.
When I was there the area manager asked one of my colleagues who was the best workmate he had. Without a moment of hesitation he said my name and then was asked how.
Without blowing my own trumpet he went on to explain the reasons why he prefered working alongside me than with anyone else.
It isn't an ego thing that has prompted me to type this story tonight. The reason why I have highlighted this moment from today is because for me this was a step back to redeeming my former self.
In my mind anyway.
I had to rebuild my life after losing a few years through illness caused through the stress that I have detailed in earlier posts and despite still facing certain challenges every day I have fought on.
Now, I have only one staff member left who remembers me from the time before I had my problems so I have been given a new start. New pages to write on, if you will.
And judging from the compliment today - the story is going well.
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