As was I typing my paper, I saw my dog lying on the ground staring at me and I suddenly realized that she had been jumping up and down trying to get my attention for at least 20 minutes. She had finally gave up and decided to just stare at her "mommy". I was so caught up in my work that I had completely ignored her. I began to feel terrible and started to call her over, she came immediately wagging her tail like the rotor of a helicopter. My biggest reward today, kisses from my beautiful "Honey Pooh".
I don't know how you do it. I just don't. With all the work you put in both professionally and at school I really wish you the best. I think your deep breaths are a good idea and I'm so happy you are almost done with your studies. As for "Honey Pooh", it's good thing I don't know where you live because I would grab her and run away!
ReplyDeleteWhen I wasn in my country, I used to work , do housework and be a mom with two kids. I left home at 7:30 and came back home late. But, my mom helped me a lot. Without her, I wouldn't have done all of this. So it is amazing that you have handled everything by yourself. I've been longing to have more time with my kids and have some quality time of my own. That's partly the reason I came here with my kids. So far I haven't had time to enjoy my own quality time, though. I got to have more time with my kids. It is good. After your exam is finished, have some cozy time with your kids. I wish you the best in your exam!
ReplyDeleteYessie, the only advice I can give to you is do one chore at a time. And in between them read. Or type a response to a blog like I am doing this very instance.
ReplyDeleteI just mopped my restroom floor. Now to the kitchen counter. First, this response.
(and the rest of my response was deleted). Yikes!!! I hate blogspot!! LOL
DeleteAnyhow ... as I was saying and now retyping ... (no time for another response I've got to clean my kitchen counter) ... Good luck on your comps, rest and try and manage your chores systematically so that you complete them soon. Take care and I forgot what I typed ... but it made much more sense then this response ... and rant.
Take care and have a good day.
What a day.
First, this is the cutest little dog! What a nice reward for all of your hard work. I too was working on my comprehensive exams this weekend. I took a break to go pick up my paycheck, and my boss texted me and told me to meet her for lunch. At first, I panicked. I thought, "I don't have time for lunch!" And then, all of a sudden, I realized how hungry I was! I hadn't been eating at all, because I was so engrossed. We ate Mexican food together, and I felt so much better. Moral of our stories: It is important to stop and take a minute for the small things and to take care of ourselves. Otherwise, we can't put forth our best efforts.
ReplyDeleteDo not dismay. My mother always says that going trough sacrifices is what later makes achievements and success taste better and sweeter. And I believe her. I have experienced that many times. Working and studying fulltime is the sacrifice that you are doing right now. And I know what it feels like when there are things at home that need attention and one just does not have the time to provide that attention. It is disappointing and stressful.
ReplyDeleteIt even feels worse when it is family what needs or wants some of your quality attention or time. And by quality attention or time, I mean just being able to spend time together to relax and talk about what is going on in our lives without having to keep track of time. I don’t know about you, but for me, it is very comforting to share with my mother the ups and downs that take place in my life, and so it is for her. In my case, in addition to full-time work and school, I have now other tiring and stressful situations that are consuming additional time in my life. Everything adds up and prevents me from spending the quality time that I used to be able to spend with my mom. When we do get some time to spend together, it is mostly to run errands like doctor’s appointments, medication pickup, or other stuff that needs to taken care of, and it is always under time constraints.
But I believe that these are just temporary situations that as unpleasant as they are, they make us better and stronger. And once they pass great things come our way. Keep going! Keep going! We will make it!
A small suggestion: do a little thing, something small, for yourself every week. I am talking about spending 30 minutes walking with no purpose, sitting at a coffee place, just for 30 minutes. You need to find some outlet that will help you relax, just for a couple of minutes. Best, Lia
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