Journeys

Hola!

Apparently having a job that doesn't have a set schedule, where you work over 40 hours a week, as well as being a single parent, going to grad school, tutor, and being a freelance writer ... is not easy. Luckily, I have people in my life that can slap me (not literally) into remembering that superheroes only exist in fantasy *sigh*.

Today was one of those days where you feel like you have so many balls in the air that they may all drop; on your head. When I came home though, my boys and I made cookies (sometimes you have to throw caution to the nutritional wind) and we relaxed with the dog for thirty minutes before they had to go to bed. In the midst of cleaning the kitchen and prepping my books for homework that is due tomorrow; I remembered where I was two years ago, five years ago, and even ten years ago. I have made so many strides, on my own, and been able to maintain a family and sanity (...sometimes). It was time to stop thinking about ways that I could improve and just pat myself on the back for being able to face each day with love; love for my children, love for my jobs, love for health, and love for being able to attend grad school in a field that has changed my life.

Today, I chose to bask in the glow of gratefulness. I am only one of many people that wear a myriad of hats and I know that each of us has one thing in common; we choose not to give up. Don't give up and give in to: desperation, hopelessness, and pessimism. There is always tomorrow, another door that will open, and another opportunity waiting right around the corner. Get ready now for the blessing you are hoping for, work hard and success will come in time. I truly believe that the beauty of our lives lies in the journey we take (in relationships, within our families, in searching for the career that feeds our soul... there are so many journeys we embark on!). I live with this thought in mind every day. Have an awesome week!   

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” 
~ Ernest Hemingway

Hugs,
Bere

Wine and Quinoa

Hola,
Yes... everyone this post was named after two food items. I resolved to do more "adult" type things since I was starting to quote cartoons in a lot of my conversations. So here I was on a Sunday night wondering where I was in my quest for balance between home, life, school, and own personal endeavours. As I was thinking about this I realized that I had cooked the boys baked Tilapia with white quinoa and well.. that was a great start to our journey into healthier eating; so I gave myself a figurative gold star for the week. Seeing how when we were younger we would get rewards for tasks well done, I remembered that I had a bottle of sparkling pink wine (yes .. pink) in my fridge, and I asked myself: "When was the last time I had a glass of wine?"

Well, here I am writing to you and excited that I learned how to paint my nails in funky new ways this weekend, I am drinking a fabulous glass of chilled wine, and about to begin my homework for my second semester of grad school: LIFE IS GOOD.

This week I will try to do something fun and grown up (and girly ... since I am in a house with all boys). What about you, have you taken the time to do something you enjoy? If not, this is the perfect week to start! ;)

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
~Mark Twain

Abrazos (hugs),
Bere

Visions vs. Goals

Hola!

I was determined to kick start my New Year early so I started making changes in December that would help me achieve certain goals I have for 2013 (being more positive, spending more time outside, getting creative in my healthy lifestyle ... etc...). So I started a "Vision Board", put up positive affirmations on my walls in the form of wall art, but then I started thinking today about the fact that I think I have goals that will help me get to my Visions/Dreams.. and sometimes I got discouraged that I wasn't achieving my dreams faster without realizing that I had met so many milestones on my journey.

So.... I made another board (I am a visual person) and named it "Monthly Goals". Some of them were:
~ Time management techniques for morning routine
~ Try three new classes in gym
~ Spend time once a day doing something for me (do my nails, facial)

I want to be able to see that I am slowly making changes and they are helping me get to the visions I have (Graduate from Grad School in less than three years, work on my savings, go away on a yearly vacation with the boys...). I am so excited that I don't feel that pressure of "resolving" to change for the new year, rather, I have made plans that will help me achieve my dreams in the long run. I think that we put so much pressure on January, that first month where we resolve to loose a massive amount of weight by the summer, organize our entire home, and other large endeavours. This year I plan on not pressuring myself, rather, loving myself enough to understand why those changes would help me, not making changes to myself because I was trying to please anyone or conform to what society says I should be...

What about you? Have any resolutions? Visions? Goals? If so... I am totally with you and I believe that you can do it!! We will be on this year's journey together because.. isn't it much better when you have someone with you ;) ...?

“Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the action stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living.” – Anais Nin

Abrazos (hugs),
Bere

New Beginnings

Hola readers!

I have been on hiatus for almost a year! My previous blog AdventuresofThree is still operational but will focus more on the parenting related stuffs that I write about (vents, events etc.). This blog will be for the Renaissance Mujer in all of us. What I believe is an integral part of anyone, incorporating many interests and pursuits in our daily life. I hope to focus on beauty, work, self-care, and other musings of a single-parent, fashion-obsessed, beauty product-lover, art-loving, movie-watching, geek that is: Me!

I have also embarked on the goal of creating a business also aptly named: RenaissanceMujer. That is under construction as I want to be sure of the direction that venture will take. I look forward to sharing my adventures with you and hope that somewhere along my journey you will be inspired to let go of the fears holding you back from your dreams and LIVE BIG, because that is my intention in my "New Beginning".

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” – Pamela Vaull Starr

Abrazos (hugs),
Bere