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Working and Wandering

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I was in a cafe earlier this morning. I popped out today to work from a cafe. Working from home can be lonely sometimes so it is good to get out and be surrounded by people, while you still get the work done.
I am now 38 weeks pregnant, so some of my attention (unintentionally) goes to the mums that come to the cafe with their babies and toddlers.
I have the innocent idea that, when the baby comes and after a few weeks, I will be able to continue with my life – like if the baby is totally going to adapt to me and not much the other way around. But the more I see around me, the more I think that it won’t be the case.
All the mums around me right this morning, were totally focussed on their toddlers, none of them were working or reading a book or anything like that. Just totally focussed on making their little ones smile. And what can be better than that?

It is just that, sometimes, it is terrifying to think how things are going to change and if I will be able to do it.

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How my January went …

January

After Christmas, and the presents (not always good ones) and great good meals (with or without family) comes January. Time to sober up and start with your resolutions for the new year.

And  you start very well, going back to work, starting the new diet and signing up for the gym (how often you would go to the gym isn’t clear yet)

But then you get to the middle of January and Surprise Surprise!, you are broke… And the worst thing is that you won’t get paid till the end of the month (Painful!)

So you decide to be positive about it, you will cut down on your nights and meals out (good for your diet and your month free of alcohol too) So far, all good.

The issue comes with … the SALES. Because, yes ladies and getlemen, the big sales of the year (with the massive discounts) are always during the worst economic time of the year too.

So you decide to just go to work and come home directly afterwards, the only stop allowed is the supermarket.

But one days it happens… you see this amazing coat on sale (3rd sale!) (have I said already that it was amazing?!) And you see it clear: You haven’t chosen the coat, the coat has chosen you! you actually have not choice but to buy it (using your credit card of course, you’ll pay it off next month)

And then you decide to go and meet your friends for that drink. They have been calling you all month and you have been making excuse. It will be a great opportunity to try your new coat and have that Ging and Tonic you are dying for, and maybe even dinner if the place is nice?

But you promise yourself that you’ll go to the gym first thing tomorrow… oh no 😀

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Story I – Choices

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It was impossible to deny it anymore, it was over and there was nothing she could do about it.

She took her bag and left the house, got in the car and drove away.

She couldn’t blame it on Alan, it wasn’t his fault. They had been trying to save their relationship for months but nothing had changed. If only, she was feeling even more guilty and alone than before.

She didn’t know where she was going when she got in the car, but she knew now where she was heading to.

She hadn’t stopped seeing Rob all this time, she couldn’t help it. There was no point in lying to herself about it, no more excuses.

Alan was safe, warm, loving and always there for her. Rob was cold, distant, rude, and above all that, he didn’t need her. So why was she doing this? Was it worth it? She asked herself like as if any answer would matter and make her change her mind.

She was there. Got out of the car and walked to his house.

She knocked on the door and waited. He opened the door and she could see on his face that he wasn’t expecting her.

–          Are you going to invite me in? – She asked.

He moved aside and let her in.

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The Manifesto

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As I’ve decided to change my job I have started thinking about what I want to do next.

At the moment I am pretty senior in what I do, but I really REALLY don’t enjoy it.

So my first decision is: Shall I continue with my career but somewhere else? or shall I try and look for something I really want to do even if that means a step back on my career progression?

I am definitely considering the second option … so I’m looking for help on “making” that decision.

I came across the Holstee Manifesto

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This Manifesto was created by Holstee, a Brooklyn based design/art studio that offers sustainable made cards and posters. They encourage people to live a mindful life.

And you need to watch their video, it is soo inspiring!

 

Happy Sunday Everyone!!