This GIF sums up my state of mind right now. I have been working hard these past few month on setting up my very own little business. I can see the finish line now. It's there, in my horizon, and I am putting all of my energy towards launching it as soon as I can. I am currently working on the website, it's almost done and I am quite happy, let's say it, with the result. I am doing it almost all by myself, from the original idea to finding the manufacturer for my product and packaging, to taking all the photos, to building the website, to learning so much. I'll admit It's a lot of work, more than I ever imagined. But it feels so amazing to not have let go of my idea, to have been able to focus on it, to have reach out to artists who are now involved in the project. I have learned to ask for help when needed which isn't something I'm usually any good at. Here I am thinking of my dear dear friend Doris who has been the most generous friend I could have asked for throughout the process, all the way from Paris (yes you should check out her work). Her support does mean the world to me.
I realize there really only are 24 hours in one day but I often wish there were 36 or more. I have been learning to split these precious hours between trying to start my little company, being a mom (a quality one), being a wife (my apology hubby!), keeping that little blog of mine up and running, getting some sleep (not enough though), figuring out our next move (read: trying to find a new home as we'll need one in a month from now, that's scary), recovering from cold after cold (kind courtesy from Manech's daycare), shooting a little video for the past 6 weeks and I won't mention grocery shopping, cooking, keeping the house somewhat clean and appealing, making it to my kettle bell class twice a week. Inhale. now. I have to acknowledge the impressively understanding and supportive husband of mine. Round of applause for him!
You'll notice I haven't mentioned partying or surfing. That's because I haven't had time for it lately. (I know I haven't mentioned sex either but that, you don't need, don't want to know about). A couple of beers is all I can handle anyway if I want to function the next day but I do indulge in those couple of drinks every now and then because hey! I have to justify the hard-work at the gym. Major raging has been out of the picture for a while and my aging self likes it that way, for now at least. Last time I went surfing was the day I kissed my longboard so hard it broke half a front tooth of mine. This itself has been a bit of a nightmare to deal with and a great loss of time (and money!). No comment.
On Sunday evening, after quite an amazingly fun and relaxing week-end, I started thinking about everything I had (or at least wanted) to achieve this week. The mental list I was coming up with seemed endless. I woke up Monday morning pretty energized and ready to throw some kicks into my mountain of tasks when I came across this Gif. Other than making me deeply miss my Muay Thai training, it reminded me of the strength I now know I have deep in me. And if I tend to forget about it, this image will be a good way to get me back on track and put my brain back together. The beauty of boxing, trust me.
I am trying to make the best out of each day. To mark off a few things from my to-do list as hours go by so that I can feel relaxed when finally reaching our bed and be the best mom I can.
Tomorrow I will be working all morning and early afternoon, then we will take Manech to a little friend's birthday party (when really I should be working some more but these are p r e c i o u s moments I don't want to miss) and I will go out for diner with a dear friend of mine I havent seen in months. Sounds like a pretty relaxed day for once. Not just another one. A lucky day, because we get to live it. And I don't take this for granted.
Embracing my positive self!
How about you? How do you keep up with all that you want to achieve? I know deep inhales and exhales are a good start but I'd love to hear, from you.
I realize there really only are 24 hours in one day but I often wish there were 36 or more. I have been learning to split these precious hours between trying to start my little company, being a mom (a quality one), being a wife (my apology hubby!), keeping that little blog of mine up and running, getting some sleep (not enough though), figuring out our next move (read: trying to find a new home as we'll need one in a month from now, that's scary), recovering from cold after cold (kind courtesy from Manech's daycare), shooting a little video for the past 6 weeks and I won't mention grocery shopping, cooking, keeping the house somewhat clean and appealing, making it to my kettle bell class twice a week. Inhale. now. I have to acknowledge the impressively understanding and supportive husband of mine. Round of applause for him!
You'll notice I haven't mentioned partying or surfing. That's because I haven't had time for it lately. (I know I haven't mentioned sex either but that, you don't need, don't want to know about). A couple of beers is all I can handle anyway if I want to function the next day but I do indulge in those couple of drinks every now and then because hey! I have to justify the hard-work at the gym. Major raging has been out of the picture for a while and my aging self likes it that way, for now at least. Last time I went surfing was the day I kissed my longboard so hard it broke half a front tooth of mine. This itself has been a bit of a nightmare to deal with and a great loss of time (and money!). No comment.
On Sunday evening, after quite an amazingly fun and relaxing week-end, I started thinking about everything I had (or at least wanted) to achieve this week. The mental list I was coming up with seemed endless. I woke up Monday morning pretty energized and ready to throw some kicks into my mountain of tasks when I came across this Gif. Other than making me deeply miss my Muay Thai training, it reminded me of the strength I now know I have deep in me. And if I tend to forget about it, this image will be a good way to get me back on track and put my brain back together. The beauty of boxing, trust me.
I am trying to make the best out of each day. To mark off a few things from my to-do list as hours go by so that I can feel relaxed when finally reaching our bed and be the best mom I can.
Tomorrow I will be working all morning and early afternoon, then we will take Manech to a little friend's birthday party (when really I should be working some more but these are p r e c i o u s moments I don't want to miss) and I will go out for diner with a dear friend of mine I havent seen in months. Sounds like a pretty relaxed day for once. Not just another one. A lucky day, because we get to live it. And I don't take this for granted.
Embracing my positive self!
How about you? How do you keep up with all that you want to achieve? I know deep inhales and exhales are a good start but I'd love to hear, from you.
