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

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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...
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New Year's Eve Plans: Pittsburgh 2013

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I moved to Pittsburgh 9 years ago. And ever since I have struggled with the answer to the question, "what should I do on New Year's Eve?"  This year of course presents a special challenge. I am over six months pregnant, have a toddler and will likely be tired on New Year's Eve. Besides that, I have been on call for the ENTIRE holiday break--from Christmas through New Year's Eve. So, I can't even make plans that would distract me from my job of being responsive to whatever calls I receive.  In case you're wondering, I did not sneak away and graduate from medical school. Some lawyers, but not many, are on call sometimes too.
 

Pittsburgh Events on New Year's Eve

 
That being said, this blog exists to share information with all of you. Since I recognize that the world isn't pregnant, and most people will not be on call on New Year's Eve, I recognize that some folks may want to go out to dinner, have a stiff drink and/or dance on New Year's Eve. If you don't plan to go to River's Casino to gamble and watch the fireworks, which is an easy entertainment option, what's a mom to do?
 

Post-Gazette: What Are You Doing on New Year's Eve?



Thanks to our friends at the Post Gazette, this does not have to be a tough decision. They have done a lot of the leg work and compiled a list of activities for parents and children to enjoy on New Year's Eve.


"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" http://www.post-gazette.com/life/holidays/2013/12/26/What-are-you-doing-New-Year-s-Eve/stories/201312260046

Pittsburgh Children's Museum


One event that is always a hit for kids was omitted from the Post Gazette list. The Pittsburgh Children's Museum has an annual "Countdown to Noon" event that my daughter always enjoys. For more details visit, https://pittsburghkids.org/events/295/2013/12/31
 

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