Last week's dusting of snowflakes caused quite a ruckus down here in Georgia!
We made the most of the snowmageddon of the south by playing in the yard with our furry pup, Porter. Three excited souls jumping around in the snow, two cappuccinos and one crackling fire;
Everyone has overwhelming moments. From stay at home moms to business
executives, we’ve all felt the pressures of good stress. This week was my turn. So much has happened in the past few months
and it’s been a (very happy) blur. This week I
think it really hit me – all at once.
Even though it’s good stress, it’s still stress. I can’t apologize for my body’s natural
reaction to the changes in my life. But
I can change how I handle them going forward.
Today's epiphany: I can change good stress into happiness by facing
it and truly experiencing it.
Two major life-altering events have happened since November:
I got a promotion (yay!)
I got engaged (double yay!)
Both are amazing, happy, beautiful things, and come with
moments I’ve truly treasured and wouldn’t change for the world. With these two things come a lot of change,
more responsibility and a bigger commitment.
With work responsibilities piling up (traveling to 4 cities in 3 weeks
during December) and wedding planning looming (getting married is not cheap) I
was approaching each with my same mentality: Yes, I can handle it.
Someone should have slapped me.
This morning was the breaking point. I was lying in bed looking at an Instagram account
and crying because of a post someone had about putting their sweet 13 year old
Vizsla to sleep. I hugged Porter (my 2 year old V)
and sobbed into his neck, begging him to stay young forever.
Seriously? Who am
I? That is not like me.
It became clear that I was spreading myself too thin at
work, and putting too much pressure on myself with planning a wedding.
As much as I’d like to plan the wedding in a month, it’s
just not feasible (both monetarily and logistically -- to those of you who can…more
power to ya, it ain’t me).
Part A. Get work figured out – Don’t take on more than you can.
“You’ll only give yourself an ulcer, trust me I had one in my 20s -- not
pretty.” “At the end of the day,
everything is fixable.” Wise words from my manager – gosh I LOVE my company and
my job and the amazing people I get to work with everyday.
Part B. The Wedding – Stop
emailing vendors, it’s not happening next month. I’ve
emailed at least 30 vendors; I am a maniac who needs to be stopped, I don’t
recognize my own inbox. Instead, I'm going to make a planning list and have a
few goals each month. I’ve got to break
it out for myself in realistic chunks, otherwise my type A self will (try to) plan it in a month. At the end of
the day it is about me, my fiancé and the promise we are making to God and each
other – if I didn’t get my dream caterer I won’t even notice.
I am so grateful for the many blessings that I have in my
life. I have a beautiful life, and I shouldn’t
let my happy stress get in the way of savoring every moment.
Moral of the story: Know
your limits - Step back, take a breath, do a happy dance and smile.
Excuse me while I blast my new fav song:
After work activity: yoga and a glass of red wine. I dare you to copy me.
I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Ireland; such a beautiful country! They were experiencing a "heatwave" while I was there. I stayed in Dublin, but took a trip through the countryside to the Cliffs of Moher, stopping at some villages and castles along the way. I spent a day in the coastal town of Howth which was breathtaking, yet quaint. Didn't wear a rain-coat the entire trip. The sky was so blue it didn't look real. Made for some great memories and awesome photographs. Ireland is a colorful place, full of history, friendly people and good beer. These are just a few of my favorite shots from the trip, I've got loads more! I'll be sure to post my itinerary and travel tips soon!
This year my New Years resolutions don't involve cutting back on anything, but adding more to my life instead. More exercise, more healthy food, more traveling, more love, more adventure....more blogging.
I've been reading blogs for years and have always wanted to write my own, but have been putting it off. So instead of blaming time, I am getting my butt in gear and blogging.
2014 is the perfect catalyst for my entry into the blogosphere.
Wishing you love and adventure for the upcoming year.
