One Secret to Success as a Working Mom: Stay Open to New Experiences

In the movie Love Jones , the male lead says, "romance is about the possibility of the thing." I agree with that. However, I think that the concept is more universal. life--truly living--is about the possibility of the thing. For a while, I was sleep walking through life, doing what was required without truly embracing it. Recent events have caused me to re-evaluate that and to embrace life and all of its limitless possibilities.   And romance, is about love. Over the past year I have become committed to falling back in love with my life. New relationships have made that love affair possible. And, I don't take them for granted. Creating space for new relationships and making new friends as a single, working mom, and creating space is not easy. But it is necessary. For that reason, I have committed to making new friendships, keeping the old productive ones, and enjoying them all--in the midst of working, parenting, and adulting . I have learned that I have not experien...

Happy Monday!!!


Season's Greetings! It's the first Monday after Thanksgiving! That means that we are officially into the party season. If you're like me, every night there's some event that could grab your attention.

My party shoes are well shined and my dresses are pressed. However, I have to be selective about the invitations that I accept so that I can get my rest.

I have learned that fatigue and sickness can zap the fun out of any party. Seeing how I really enjoy a good party, I do hope that my recent bout of illness will be my last for the season.

 

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