Professional, Functional, and a little Funky

I try to be professional, functional and a little funky in my business world image. As I get older, the line where you look 'hip' or 'goofy' is more difficult to distinguish.

I needed a new binder for my work calendar. Using these guidelines, I headed to the store and there were many colors, styles, and varieties from which to choose. Knowing this is an item I will use everyday - it will go with me on my calls and sit on my desk when I'm at home - I was very picky. I decided on a sleek, black, patent-leather binder that is both professional and functional. But when you open it up, it is a funky, bright, neon green. Although green would not be my first choice, I liked it. This binder fulfills it's purpose and it makes me smile as I use it. 

After much prayer about an opportunity, I decided to take a new job. When I reported for my first day, I had purposefully not taken my binder in with me.  I didn't want to look like a pack-rat with my purse, binder, and such when I arrived, so I had left it in the car.  As I sat in my bosses office, I glanced around and saw my patent-leather binder with neon green interior. Weird - I left it in the car (so I thought). Yes, I had. My new boss had the exact same one! What a funny "God wink" of confirmation to me. I had made a good choice in both my binder and my new position. That position is what has lead me to even be able to write this story down and share it with you now. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delights in his way!" ~Psalms 37:23

by Tina Wagner