Today is my daughter Laura’s birthday. I got up super-early, finished my draft of acknowledgments for the new edition of my book, and will hop onto the 11:30am train to NYC to take her out for lunch. We’re going to Hangawi, a Korean vegetarian restaurant recommended by the Organic Coach, Gina Paterno Villalobos.
Tonight the entire family is going to see Laura’s selection of entertainment–Louis CK performing at Caroline’s Comedy Club.
Once again I am grateful for the lifestyle business I have created that allows me to take a Friday off at will to celebrate the most important people in my life.
BTW, tomorrow I’ll be facilitating a networking program for SCORE in Darien. It doesn’t even feel like work, although most people will be spending their Saturday doing non-work related activities.
This photo was taken a few months ago at Denyse Schmidt’s open house. Laura selected the quilt behind us for her holiday gift. It looks terrific on her iron-frame bed.
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March 13, 2010 at 10:10 am
Elizabeth Clark
Hey Jane:
This one hit home….I have been trying to make some personal changes in my “work life”. I realize the most important criteria to me is to be available for my family (and “me” time). Emily is now 13 and Andrew is 11, but they still need a mom. I do not want to be coming through the door at 6:30 each evening and throw together a meal and then try to catch up with all of the other details in my life. So….I try to be home by 3:30 each day to see them when they get home from school. Being self employed also allows me to take time off during the week for those glorious snow days or unexpected sick days. Oh…then there are those extended vacations.. I took a 3 week vacation with my family last summer!
March 14, 2010 at 1:47 pm
janepollak
@Elizabeth
Thanks for bringing up the “me” time. There’s only so much you can give before you need to refill your own well. You’ve given voice to the bonus days and pleasures of being in control of your time.
March 26, 2010 at 8:05 am
Debba / Girlfriendology
I’m glad you made me feel better for not knowing that comedian!
Have a perfect day with your daughter! Thanks for inspiring and helping so many women lead remarkable lives where we can make a life and a living!
Hugs, Debba