Sometimes, life gets in the way...
Good morning Planet Fames!
I sincerely hope that everyone is doing well, and making sure to take care of themselves!
I know, I know, it's been over a month since I posted one of my "weekly" blogs. I will start off by apologizing for that. As the title of this blog suggests, sometimes, life gets in the way of the things we want to do. That isn't intended as an excuse, more as an explanation. Well, that, and I am going to tell you a little bit about what has been going on in my life.
As most of you that know me are well aware, I work a lot. Some would say I work far too much... usually, I would disagree with that, but lately I have been under enough "extra" stuff at work that I have to agree.
Between multiple new clients, current clients growing, industry changes, and even changes within current clients, I have been burning the candle at both ends. Hell, I've basically thrown the candle into the fireplace and used a flamethrower on it! HAHA!
While a lot of the extra things are finally starting to calm down, and I am able to catch my breath a bit, I am realizing just how much of an emotional and physical toll they have taken on me. Thankfully, I have an amazing family, and some wonderful friends that have stood by me and supported me through most of it. I truly don't know how I would have done it without them, so if you're reading this...THANK YOU!
On top of work, this year has been a challenge for me personally. My dad had his health scare in January, then my mom had hers, both doing wonderfully now thankfully! Most recently though, my brother was diagnosed with cancer. While we are optimistic, he has been responding to the treatment well, and we are believing in God for a miracle, it is still a challenge. Having lost family, including my grandma, aunt, and sister to cancer...it sets certain thoughts and feelings into motion...that are...hard. Again, he is doing well! And I am trusting in my God and my faith, that he will beat it! Emotionally... the toll is ever present.
Add to this, the struggles of some of my nearest and dearest friends and family...things that are "once in a lifetime" kinds of problems... but they are all happening at the same time for all of them...and I haven't had much left for myself. Which then makes me less than helpful to them, because if I am not "good", how can I hope to help support them?
That is why I had to write this blog today. This blog is an outlet, and a form of self care for me. It allows me to share my thoughts and feelings, because I tend to hold them in, and then they build until I am overwhelmed.
That is why I have decided that I will be going home to Nebraska in mid November, and I will be staying there for at least a month, and possibly until January. I want to spend time with my family, particularly my brother, and also take some time to recharge and rebuild my strength. I am fortunate enough to be able to work from anywhere, and I have an amazingly talented and capable team that I work with to support me.
I will hopefully get another blog out next week, and get back onto our addiction topic, but I wanted to let you all know what's been going on with me. More for myself, so I am not holding it all in, but also because I want you all to know that EVERYONE goes through tough times. Sometimes, life does get in the way...but it's through the love and support of those around you, that we make it through! :-)
I love you all!
Fames
I sincerely hope that everyone is doing well, and making sure to take care of themselves!
I know, I know, it's been over a month since I posted one of my "weekly" blogs. I will start off by apologizing for that. As the title of this blog suggests, sometimes, life gets in the way of the things we want to do. That isn't intended as an excuse, more as an explanation. Well, that, and I am going to tell you a little bit about what has been going on in my life.
As most of you that know me are well aware, I work a lot. Some would say I work far too much... usually, I would disagree with that, but lately I have been under enough "extra" stuff at work that I have to agree.
Between multiple new clients, current clients growing, industry changes, and even changes within current clients, I have been burning the candle at both ends. Hell, I've basically thrown the candle into the fireplace and used a flamethrower on it! HAHA!
While a lot of the extra things are finally starting to calm down, and I am able to catch my breath a bit, I am realizing just how much of an emotional and physical toll they have taken on me. Thankfully, I have an amazing family, and some wonderful friends that have stood by me and supported me through most of it. I truly don't know how I would have done it without them, so if you're reading this...THANK YOU!
On top of work, this year has been a challenge for me personally. My dad had his health scare in January, then my mom had hers, both doing wonderfully now thankfully! Most recently though, my brother was diagnosed with cancer. While we are optimistic, he has been responding to the treatment well, and we are believing in God for a miracle, it is still a challenge. Having lost family, including my grandma, aunt, and sister to cancer...it sets certain thoughts and feelings into motion...that are...hard. Again, he is doing well! And I am trusting in my God and my faith, that he will beat it! Emotionally... the toll is ever present.
Add to this, the struggles of some of my nearest and dearest friends and family...things that are "once in a lifetime" kinds of problems... but they are all happening at the same time for all of them...and I haven't had much left for myself. Which then makes me less than helpful to them, because if I am not "good", how can I hope to help support them?
That is why I had to write this blog today. This blog is an outlet, and a form of self care for me. It allows me to share my thoughts and feelings, because I tend to hold them in, and then they build until I am overwhelmed.
That is why I have decided that I will be going home to Nebraska in mid November, and I will be staying there for at least a month, and possibly until January. I want to spend time with my family, particularly my brother, and also take some time to recharge and rebuild my strength. I am fortunate enough to be able to work from anywhere, and I have an amazingly talented and capable team that I work with to support me.
I will hopefully get another blog out next week, and get back onto our addiction topic, but I wanted to let you all know what's been going on with me. More for myself, so I am not holding it all in, but also because I want you all to know that EVERYONE goes through tough times. Sometimes, life does get in the way...but it's through the love and support of those around you, that we make it through! :-)
I love you all!
Fames
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