The Great Balancing Act

So it's been a while since I've blogged... no excuses, here I am. I promise not to take such a hiatus again but I needed some time to think. I was working hard at trying to get my writing career off of the ground, so hard in fact that I was applying for work I really didn't want to do. Each time I quoted a job I was afraid I had bid too high. I had to remind myself of my worth and how not to devalue what I am capable of doing.

And then of course, I still work full time, have two children, a husband and a dog. I didn't know if I was coming or going, (and some days I still don't). There was the house work, the non-profit, and the list goes on. So, since bolstering my writing business wasn't a must, and I couldn't very well stop being a mommy and a wife, I let it take a back seat while I did a bit of reevaluating.

The truth is, while I am back at the grind, I am still in a desperate search for that new buzz word, BALANCE. How in the world do I find time to work (gotta pay those bills), take care of children, be a good wife, keep a house going, volunteer, attend church functions AND start a business? Someday I don't seem to be able to get my head above water. No matter how many times I clean a bathroom, cook a meal or wash a dish, there's always more housework to be done. And no matter how many times I tie a shoe, wipe a runny nose, fix a plate or put a band-aid on a scratch so small you need a magnifying glass to see it, my children still want the majority of my time. And I still haven't fed the dog or said a word to my husband!

Truth is, like I've said before, my 9 to 5, the job that pays the bills, is really in the way. I know I've said this before but I am still not quite ready to just take the plunge in my business without the safety net of a check I know I can count on. So, here I sit - trying to figure out how to make it all work. Got any suggestions? Until then, I'm making a few adjustments that I hope will work... I'll let you know how it goes.

way. I know I've said this before but I am still not quite ready to just take the plunge in my business without the safety net of a check I know I can count on. So, here I sit - trying to figure out how to make it all work. Got any suggestions? Until then, I'm making a few adjustments that I hope will work... I'll let you know how it goes.