I’m not sure how I feel about today. The way I’m eating I must be under some kind of discomfort. I spoke with my boss today about cutting down on my hours and reducing my salary. It went over good in that I was very professional and non-threatening. Anyway, this new boss has playfully said that she hates children and doesn’t plan on having any. I don’t have a problem with that because in NY, I actually hear that comment a lot. I don’t take offense. However, it was interesting because when I said that I needed some balance and more time with my son she said, “not working isn’t as cracked up as you think it may be.” I thought it was kind of a clueless comment since “spending more time with my son” translated to “not working.” Oh well, I put it out there and I’m proud for asking for what I want. My juevos are still growing large.
I’m not scared about the outcome of this conversation because in my heart I know I’m supposed to be on stage. When I walk through that fear, you better watch out. Step by step I walk towards my dream. I believe I had it right when I was young and the possibilities were endless. Our life is so precious and we are not promised tomorrow so why not try for the impossible? I have so much respect and love for mothers and fathers out there who have to do it on their own. However, I also have a deep compassion for parents who don’t know how to be parents or how to communicate how much they love their children. Okay now I’m getting emotional.
Have you ever played loud music in your ear, closed your eyes and air drummed? It’s awesome!
Tomorrow I will track what I eat and I will go to body conditioning. I will also leave for lunch and sit in front of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. I love the smell of church.
You got me crying T, seriously! And then you hit me with air drumming and made me laugh like a hyena! Thanks for that! I love when my 'ugly laugh' comes out, that means I really enjoyed it! Not being a mother, I am still sincerely dumbfounded by people who think staying at home is an easy breezy job, or that it's not worth it. Your boss has some stuff to work out for herself obviously, meditate on sending her love, sunshine, and forgiveness...she'll come around and everything will go your way soon enough :)
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That's exactly what I need to send her. Thank you April. I actually really like her and I know her words were not malicious and that's why I wasn't really angry. I actually was more dumb founded.
ReplyDeleteOh and you should really try closing your eyes and air drumming, REALLY it's great! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really proud of you Taree. It takes a lot of courage to ask for what you want, especially knowing what your boss thinks of kids. You're an awesome mom and your son is so lucky to have you! It's only a matter of time before you are living your dream!
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