We've been having lots of discussions about work and our careers in the activespirit household lately. This summer brought lots of change and new, exciting professional opportunities, but when you have young kids, everything is a balancing act.
I know the general concept of "work" is a hot topic right now, with the pandemic shifting the way our generation approaches office life vs. WFH, being overworked and re-learning how to juggle it all as our responsibilities evolve. I've talked about this quite often in my circles, and I've had times when I've just wanted to throw my hands up and say I don't need this, my man has two jobs. But at the end of the day, I cherish the privilege to pursue my own passions outside of the domestic priorities, so I'll just continue to have my conversations and keep pushing forward.
Him: No. Not anymore. At one point I did, but I get it now.
Other than work, I've been trying to get better at playing as hard as I work. So I've had lots of hot dates lately. Hot dates with my boys. Hot dates with my loved ones. Hot dates with myself.
And just when my fun-bubble got nice and full, the washing machine popped it by breaking and refusing to drain the laundry. At this point of the program, I'm doing laundry every other day, sometimes every day. Imagine my surprise when I learned how difficult it is to find appliances in stock for same-day pickup.
The supply chain is still recovering, it seems. Just like the rest of us.
Hi there! I just stumbled across your blog - and I have to say, it's such a breath of fresh air! I've missed this combination of great photography and storytelling; blogs like yours are getting harder and harder to find. Cheers to taking all of the hot dates - and to finding a laundry repairperson!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for reading, Alyssa! i miss when this style of blogging was more popular, but i love documenting my life in this way. and we ended up getting a new washing machine, so all is right with our laundry again, haha.
DeleteYes to all the hot dates! Congrats on the career opportunities!
ReplyDeletethank you, dear!
DeleteI needed to read this. So much. 2021 was hard, but 2022 proved to be just as difficult when there are so many readjustments and pivots that are needed. I often struggle with not pursuing my career goals and just playing it safe because I never know when I'm truly going to have the capacity to balance it all. It saddens me at times, but I know deep down I'll miss the work that I do. The beautiful side of the grind.
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