I‘m doing the most in 2011.
How do I know?
- I made the necessary decision to graciously decline from any further invitations to do/attend anything until January 2012.
- I am not looking forward to the things coming up: my only thought is “Ok, that’s done, what’s next?”
- I just told the receptionist at my physical therapy place what’s on my calendar for the next 4 weeks, and she literally looked at me like this.
Yeah, I’m doing the most.
I’m not even sure how 2011 got this way. I’ve never had a more “schedule-packed” year in my life … and that’s saying a lot because I tend to pack it in and love every second of it. Ironically I was asked how I “do it all” pertaining to blogging/vlogging just the other week, and drafted a post on my other blog, but haven’t finished it. #irony #fail
Funny thing is, I thought I had pared down my “to-do” list earlier this year by choosing a focus and attacking it with vigor. It seems that, though my online life is more intentional, my real life is jam packed with weddings, babies, baby showers, physical therapy, work, travel, birthday parties, bridal showers, receptions, lunches, plays, conferences, doctor’s appointments, doing hair, anniversary plans, ad infinitum … and that’s just in the next month {seriously}.
I’m not complaining {well maybe a little venting}, because ultimately I know I’m blessed. The majority of these invitations and opportunities are a reflection of me “winning at life” so to speak, at least relationally AND I am overjoyed that people desire to include me in special occassions and grant me opportunities. I guess I just needed to brain dump {haven’t been to my therapist in months so ya’ll get the pleasure}.
What is your calendar looking like for the remainder of 2011? How to you manage the deluge of everyday life?
Have a great weekend Glam Fam, & until next time I wish you
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Nappyness,
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This year has already been busy and the rest of the year is filled with business stuff, family stuff, the Holidays *faint* and somewhere in there, Imma have a social life and take a vacation.
I wonder if they ever that that cloning stuff worked out. Imma need a double. A sistah is tired. Whew!
Not a clone?! Well, I’m not sure if the world is ready for two Glamazini’s but I know THIS Glamazini needs to sat all the way down
. Oh, did I mention I’ll be in Mexico AND the Virgin Islands before the end of the year? Dude came to me talkin’ ’bout “Let’s go to Hawaii” and I was like “Let’s not” 
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My second child is due in 3 weeks, so after October 1, I don’t have a single thing on my calendar that isn’t health or family-centered.
As to the business of everyday life, I kinda think the same as you. I try to be more deliberate with where and whom I spend my time. So therefore, at any given time in my life, something’s on the back burner. Right now, it’s my organizations. For 2012, my focus is on taking care of my family, finishing grad school, growing my businesses, and finding a job as a librarian…all at the expense of my social life. I will do the bare minimum in order to keep from being that socially awkward hermit, but that’s it for the time being. I’ve worn myself out before trying to doing everything, so this is a more balanced approach for me.
Tara I got another wedding invitation a couple days ago and all I thought was “Nov 5th? Oh no, that was a free Saturday *tear*”. That is when you know you need to unplug. Actually at first I wasn’t enthused about a relaxing “hidden from the world” anniversary celebration but after I got home today I realized it appeals to me more and more. Methinks dude and I will “unplug” for our anniversary and hide from folks. LOL!
I’m not blogging at the moment..or making videos.. but that’s more because my home pc isn’t set up and the laptop doesn’t cut it..getting old! I’m so exhausted after the work day..and on the weekend, well..that’s my “me” time so I’ve been slacking. I think I’d like to turn down other invitations but I feel like I’ll end up wanting to go to some of them lol.. ugh..I dunno why I keep over committing but it’s got to stop!
Well I’ll say I’m sad you’re not making videos #enabler, but I totally get it and sometimes find myself going through seasons of just not {yes “seasons of just not”} ha! I need to up my YouTube game though but all this blog moving stuff has made that 2nd fiddle for a few more weeks.
*sniffs sadly at the prospect of few/no more videos in the foreseeable future*
LOL! No hun, I’m still on my YouTube grind so there are videos coming. I generally ramp up more in the cold weather anyway to don’t cry, dry your eyes
Edited to add: Oh wait, you mean for Retro Natural?! Uh yeah … *sniffs with you* HA!
I meant for the both of you! It’s bad enough when one blogger goes on hiatus…when two do it, my poor refresh button gets the brunt of my frustration….
For me I’m gearing up for another move (the 3rd in 2 years) thanks to my husband climbing the ladder at work. I continue to run my boutique from out of town, and have found myself in transit for promos, buying trips, events ect. ect. I recently decided to get more into my writing and teaching, as that’s my true passion. I’m going to work a little less at what I know I’m great at doing, and focus more on what I need to do to be fulfilled. And just as the universe does, it asked me “Are you sure?” …..needless to say I currently just so happen to find myself in the middle of planning an event for the boutique. The writing has been neglected. But as I came to invite you, and read your post, I “ceased the moment” Writing accomplished…for now
Wow, 3rd move in 2 years? I remember when I was moving around like that {more because of single person wanderlust and discontent but I digress}, I got really good as living with the bare minimum and everything was foldable HA!
Well – I am in a new job that caters mostly to new attorneys that will be starting in a month. I always host Thanksgiving, going away for the holidays, and throw in that lovely children’s book thing and you have a great hot brewing mess of busy. Thanks goodness for Google calendar and android phones. That’s all I am going to say
Wow, you’re hosting Thanksgiving? Dude’s family rotates on a schedule and I was SO AFRAID it was our year to host that I did the unbelievable: I contacted his family and asked
. Found out we ain’t up till 2014 ’cause of some new additions to the family. HALLELUJAH {projounce the J} !!!!!
Girl I feel you. This year has been busy – kind of a good thing and a don’t-wanna-be-that-busy-ever-again thing at the same time. I’m already declining stuff for next year!
I only have one more trip this year (family cruise) so that will be my final unwind/vacation/”busy” item for the year. I’ve removed a Thanksgiving trip and staying home (and feel good about that decision and it’s saving me money for some other things I want to do!)
So to answer the question – how do I manage? Decrease, Desist, Downsize as much as possible…looks like the D’s have it
~Kesha
This > “I’m already declining stuff for next year!” I have 3 more trips this year
… and I’ve turned down 2 potential ones ::-||. I might just continue my “gracious declining” further into 2012 than January.
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Um, you don’t wanna see my calendar. Not because of what I do (which is alot) but I also maintain 3 other people’s calendars too. Kids and hubby do ALOT so guess who has to keep track (and involved) in it all? LOL. I maintain a very hectic calendar on my phone but it makes me proud that I am living the life by DOING and not by sitting on the sidelines. Now THAT is fabulous!
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Oh don’t get me started with dude’s calendar in 2012. He started another fulltime degree and he still has his fulltime job, and that’s just starters. I was bummed out because last week there was a day we never saw each other awake and only spoke for 15 minutes on the phone. Not cool ’cause I loves heeeee! *tear*
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