Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Where in the world am I?

Hi everyone!  I know, it's been a while.

I am currently in San Diego.  What?!!!!

My world seems so drastically different. 

January began with 2 weeks of home study (I am a pharma rep now, if I haven't clarified).  Then a week in Indianapolis (mostly Bloomington-love it) for field training and now I am in CA for a week for my training.  Wow!

I can honestly say that 6 months ago this was not how I saw things panning out.  As I flew into San Diego I thought, "What the heck am I doing?!" 

Three years of full-time stay-at-home status and 6 years before that of really working for myself makes the "real world" seem very foreign. 

But I am absolutley loving spreading my wings and embracing this new season of life. 

As moms, sometimes we forget who we are without sippy-cups, diaper bags, PTO meetings and menu planning.  It is hard work, there is no doubt.  It is the best work, that is for sure.  But somewhere in the midst of wiping butts and reigning in temper-tantrums we forget how to "move like Jagger." 

I have absolutely no idea what God is planning to do with this part of my journey.  I know that the job itself is not "the point."  What He wants to do in me and through me is "the point."  Whether that is unemployed, cutting coupons and refusing to turn on the heat in order to keep the gas bill down or working for a (rocking little) pharmaceutical company and traveling all over the US, they are venues, each of them.

What is your venue right now?  Embrace it.  As Paul said, whether it is ideal or not, God has chosen it.  He is good.  Therefore, it is good.

Now, I have gotten my hair "did" and got my big girl clothes on.  That's my cue!  Later gators!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

What kids should do

I just think today's kids need more of this. That's all.

Coming up for air

My brain is absolutely fried.

I have so much to share with you all, but there just hasn't been the time.

Christmas was a wonderful whirl of family/friend visits and enjoying the Birthday of our Savior.  We did less this year, being in a new town, and it was really a nice change of pace.

I began home study for my new job January 3rd and have spent the majority of my time at Panera Bread cramming as much medical mumbo-jumbo into my brain as the children have left space for.

Sunshine starts preschool tomorrow (we do not call it daycare, because she will actually be learning), and I have to say I am handling it pretty well.  I don't know if it is the sheer exhaustion of studying or the fact that this is my second time around with this.  But I'm not weeping and sobbing like I did when Little Prince had to go.  Could have something to do with the fact that he was itty-bitty and it wasn't as much of a "school" experience. 

Anyway, I am getting ready for a couple of out of state trips that I am really jazzed about, because I haven't had a "mommy-cation" in about 7 years.  I know Mr. Wonderful and the kiddos will do great without me.

So that is the state of things here.  No amusing anecdotes to share or deep ponderings.  Hopefully I will have some downtime on my trips for all that. 

Love to you all and thanks for still reading.  Got to rest to study more tomorrow!

Ms. Mess