Wow, almost Christmas again: I thought the calendar skipped a few months there! The year 2011 has been amazingly interesting. Meeting new people and taking on new challenges is indeed rewarding. As of today, my calendar/daily planner is still full of activities and endless ‘to do’ list for both my family and myself.
These days, my two boys (14 and 10) are so busy with their school activities, music practices and performances. Sometimes, I really wish that I could ‘clone’ myself so that I can attend those events which are held at the same time, but at different places.
My teaching job also requires as much attention, but I have to prioritize my kids’ schedules first. There are times when unexpected/urgent deadlines must be met, so cutting down on certain online activities which are NOT so relevant to my current responsibilities is the only way.
I may sound like a workaholic, but if you are like me (a housewife with two school going children and a part-time job), you will sure understand why I tend to fill my daily life with full of purpose and plans. You see, besides school and the music classes, my boys have nothing much (productive) to do. During their free times, they choose to be online (forever…if I don’t stop them) rather than stepping outdoors for some fresh air.
That is why I have to plan healthy activities for the boys so they can have somewhat a ‘balanced’ lifestyle. Believe me, planning the so-called ‘healthy’ outdoor activities for my boys requires a bit of ‘coaxing’.
Fortunately, all of these responsibilities of mine and being with kids in general are the types of jobs that I love to do! I have just realized that when you find happiness in everything you do, time flies by so much faster. In a blink, now it’s November again!
Sue
