This year has been a year of transition and of getting accustomed to being uncomfortable.. for most of this year I have found myself thinking, “ok, what is next. I do believe some of my feelings definitely had to do with the uncertainty of our country. I feel like we are all waiting for President elect Obama to step in and to start digging us out of such a troubled place.
I have been used to working almost every day, handing off my errand and my basic “to do list” to my nanny. I would panic inside if my list was not all checked off. Guess what?I did not work as much this year, I worked on being a mom and being at peace with it… the over achiever in me has learned to let go a bit..
While I was making cookies last night for my older daughter’s teachers I felt grateful that I really have been able to spend more time with both of my girls. I even got a paint stain out of one of their leggings last evening too, I know to many mums who are reading this who may think, “so what is the big deal? Well for me, my self worth was always wrapped up in my career and my latest and biggest client. Being at home a bit more can be just as stressful to someone like me as being in the office. I not only survived, I have learned a great deal about what makes me tick.
I have certainly not lost my ambition, but I have learned from the economic ‘crisis” that I can be a more fulfilled woman by listening to the many aspects of what makes me ME. I have to thank my family and ME for helping me to realize that a paycheck or even a full-time job is not the measure of my worth..
I wish everyone a very happy, healthy and PEACEFUL NEWYEAR. I look forward to sharing more “dishes” with you next year.
Here is my Must Have Must Do List.. I have saved my favorites for my last entry of the year:
We all know how much I love home décor, you must not only check out madisonandgrow.com wall coverings, you must choose one of their amazing, beautiful designs and wallpaper your bathroom, child’s room, living room with it. It is so glamorous!! Why I rave about madison and grow is that all the papers are crafted with the utmost care and they are ECO-FRIENDLY
My love of the year for new clothing designers: Carol Pratt’s collection Shosh. She works with wools, leather, linens ,cottons, silks and bamboo in a style reaching urban elegance. Depending who is wrapped in it, it’s either messy chic or it’s edgy. For additional information or to look at her collection contact Carol at: Shosh131@aol.com . Below are just some examples of her amazing collection.
