Someday is not on the calendar. Figure out what you are dying to do, today, not some day. Powerful, no? That affirmation hit me like a ton of bricks when I first read it. Everyone alike suffers with this in my opinion. What are we truly placed on this earth for? Most will never know. I discovered some time ago, I wanted more out of life. So I quit my corporate job to explore my options. Not many people are aware, but I have been everything from a nanny, to a banker, social service worker, insurance agent, loan processor, sale rep, and the list goes on. At 32 years young, I am still not in a position I am 100% passionate about. Why is that? Well to me it’s simple–I want it all and don’t know where to begin.
I want to travel, create my own schedule, make an honest and comfortable living, spend time with my family, all while doing something I love (not like) but truly love. I want to feel that motivation, determination, and drive that I know is within me. I am a worrier though. Sometimes paralyzed to make a drastic move due to the “what if’s.” It’s probably one of my downfalls. You know when you’re asked in an interview, what are your strengths and weakness’ and you can never seem to pinpoint a weakness when in reality you have more than you can count–well that’s my weakness. I am the ultimate worrier.
Always thinking of tomorrow. It’s nothing terrible, but worrying about things that are 100% out of my control is a huge waste of time. Talking to my husband we both realized, this is the year to make a change. Not a new year resolution or anything–hence my timing with writing this post, but making some big moves to restructure our future. We are both very cozy with our current situations–that’s the problem though. We are comfortable which hinders us from doing great things. Now is the time to bust a move.
We are not getting any younger, our daughter depends on us, and we have the true desire to live out our lives while having it all. Now, just how are we going to make this happen? I’ll keep you posted…
Michelle Cardoso 
Very insightful! As you said everyone deals with these issues! Some never find this utopia! Glad to see you have a desire to make a difference and now is the time! Old age comes before you now it and then you regret decisions made! Trust in God and ask Him for help with these decisions and just remember life is never perfect but I am so proud of you both not staying complacent! Love, Mom
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As one who has traveled before you, let me tell you about what I have learned. You NEVER have it all, yet you can get close. Balance is the key to everything. Accepting that you will never do anything perfect and that’s okay. Strive, yet don’t beat yourself up when you don’t w don’t reach the goal. At least you attempted. Understand that worrying is wasted emotion and time. Worrying is not trusting God enough. Read the Serenity prayer, the full version, memorize it, by Reinhold Niebuhr. It is a great tool to have. Trust your aunt here, because I use it every day and it helps keep me centered. You have an amazing way of expressing yourself in words. It is a gift from God. You and David will succeed in life, maybe not how you wish it would be, yet maybe how it ought to be. Again BALANCE And when situations arise, ask, what can I learn from this situation, what positive things can come out of it, instead of only looking at the negative. I trust in you two. And as always you are in my prayers Love AC
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Thanks you for the kind words of wisdom. Balance sure is key. Finding the balance is what I’m striving for. I will read the Serenity prayer. I love that you continue to read my blog–I never really know who does. David and I try to be the best versions of ourselves on a daily basis. That’s really all we can do, right? Putting trust in God and letting go of the reins is the most important thing to keep in mind. Love you Aunt Carolyn!
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