Navigating my new norm…
Hey blog!
It’s been a couple weeks, because honestly, I’ve been super busy, and frankly haven’t had much to say. I’ve sort of been taking this new life of mine all in. Still trying to navigate this new norm, and who I am.
One thing I’ve noticed that has helped is honestly doing things for “me.” For example, I always get my nails done every three weeks. I also recently had my boss do my hair, and I did a nice chop. I absolutely love the change. I’ve bought some new clothes. Yes, I’ve had to size up, but I pick clothing that I know looks flattering on me.
I’ve also tried to focus on things about myself that I like. For example, I absolutely love my career. And frankly, I know I do it well. I’m a hairdresser and I’m absolutely passionate in this. I’m so glad that I’m still a working mom, because it allows me to still fulfill myself. I feel incredibly grateful that I’m able to balance working part time, and also spending plenty of time with Natalie. I realize that not everyone can have this balance. I acknowledge that I am incredibly blessed to have this, since my husband works two shifts a week (he’s a paramedic.)
One of my hobbies that I do for me is I have a Disney podcast. My good friend John and I are co-hosts and its such a fun hobby for me to do. Disney is something I just love so much, and I love that I get to talk about it all the time in this podcast.
I’ve also realized that some of my old hobbies that I used to do, I’m truly not into anymore. I don’t care to perform musical theatre anymore, I don’t want to teach voice anymore. And frankly, that’s okay. I feel like I’ve “been there done that.” I also told my husband that honestly, I just want to be a mom right now. I’ve been fighting this whole “being a mom isn’t that big of my identity” thing, but frankly, it is. But I’m learning to really enjoy it, because I won’t get this precious time back with my infant. However, that’s not to say that I’m losing sight of things I enjoy. Therefore, I’m so grateful that I get to do my passion a few days a week for my career. I’m so grateful I have time to work out. I’m grateful I have my fun podcast to talk Disney. I’m grateful I have more time to spend with my husband and my daughter.
I’m just trying to change my focus. However, it’s still a work in progress.
Until next time,
Jess