Just Plugging Away to End of Semester

Busy Life

What a busy week. I haven't had time to work on the KIVA project, sad as that is. In the beginning I got really excited about it and thought it would be really fun. The problem is, my life is just too full. I managed to blow out my adrenals as well as get Epstein Barr virus several years ago. So it is not possible for me to manage my life on short sleep as I tend to become ill when I do that. I am doing my best to accomplish the most important things in my life right now. Even though I struggled with some sicknesses earlier in the semester, I have been feeling better lately. My energy seems to be mostly consistent.

Health Has To Be Managed

Over the past few years, I have learned that I have to manage my health. Whatever I do in life, if  I don't have my health, the other important things in life will not fall into place. As a business woman, it is important for me to remember that the energy I can put out toward personal care, relationships, work, school and interests is finite. I have learned that the Grand Trifecta of health is proper sleep, exercise and nutritious diet. I have to make sure I meet those needs every day and then I will be able to achieve all that I am meant to do in my life. Also stress management and spiritual nourishment are very important as well, and I strive to work on these.

Family Challenges

My mother has stage 4 cancer and has been close to the end a couple of times over the last several months. We thought she would need to go into hospice care several weeks ago. As a family we don't want her to have to suffer unnecessarily, and she has been through so many treatments that have caused pain and discomfort for her. When she was so ill last time she spent a few days in the hospital, but her oncologist felt that it is not time to give up. Treatments have continued, and we shall see if she is on the path to slow recovery.

Pursuing My Dreams 

I'm not sure I realized quite how demanding it would be for me to be in school while I am building my Interior Design clientele. After work I used to do a lot of things that were more focused on leisure activities, and I thought that the time trade off would be about the same. But my life has become homework and more homework. My husband has been somewhat lonely as I pursue these goals. But he is really supportive because he wants me to achieve my goals and dreams. Fortunately, it will only take about a year to earn my Bachelor's Degree in Applied Business Management.