Monday, September 22, 2008

A New Day...

So a few days ago I posted a blog that was extremely negative and questioning of myself. It wasn't up for very long, so if you missed it...consider yourself lucky ;) If you read it, I apologize sincerely! The thing is that sometimes it's hard not to focus on the negative things in life. Especially when it seems as if that is all that is happening to you, and there are no positives to give you a little hope. But once it is all over, once you've had a chance to breathe and reflect, things can be seen in a whole other light.

Yes, I will admit it. I was having a pity party for myself. I had a few bad days and I just wanted to curl up in a ball and dwell upon it. However, when you're a mom...there is just no time for that. So Saturday after my week from hell was over, I let myself relax and enjoy time with my family. And then Seth and I had a date night that was perfect. And then life just didn't seem so bad. You have to remember what is important and what makes you happy. My family does that for me, and I refuse to let anything tarnish that in any way. I will no longer allow my job to put me in such a bad mood that I take it out on my kids. I will no longer run myself ragged and have no energy left to spend on my family. They will come first, and if I ever lose sight of that, I hope someone smacks me and tells me to wake up!

So, there. I said it. I am planning on taking a few steps back at work in order to focus more on my family and my life. That may not be taken too kindly, but it doesn't matter. There are other jobs out there. If someone cannot accept that, then it is their loss. No matter how discouraged I feel, I KNOW that I am good at what I do, and I love it and have passion for it. If I have to find another channel for it, I will. Tomorrow is a new day. Life will go on, and a new chapter will open. I will embrace it with open arms and wait patiently for it all to unfold.

4 comments:

Ashley said...

I missed it...hehe. Thanks for always putting things into perspective:) I heart you!

The Todd's said...

I'm glad things are getting better. It's hard to not let the negative things get too overwhelming. Family always puts the smile back on my face too. :)

Angie Morris said...

Amen girlie!

You know.....I used to focus on so many things that don't even freakin matter and put so much effort into them that I didn't give that engery to my fam and I know it is not the way I need to live my life

Hang in there girlie!

McAngie said...

Hold your chin up girlie! There is nothing wrong with not being a leader. I'm not a leader, I'm better being a follower, and a darn good follower I am!