Day 31 (7WJ) – Oops! Maybe 8 Weeks!

It has been an incredible 8 days since my last post.  My bad!  That lapse was not what I intended.

In that time I finished a two-leg trip and started a third journey.  It has been a whirlwind of activity and I find myself in the state of wonder, wondering what comes next.

My two-leg trip began as a workshop facilitator for leaders across the state.  It is tiring, but a job that I absolutely adore.  When I received my feedback I was told, “You have no idea how well thought of you are!”  Ahhh!!!  Truthfully, that is a correct statement.  But, I think the introspection is for another post.

The second part of my journey was to a brief conference that was necessary but less than motivational.  I’m sorry!  If something doesn’t motivate me…it doesn’t need done.  Period.  At least not by me. New rule to live by!!

After a quick two-day turnaround, I’m in Tallahassee getting my youngest settled for college and going through orientation.  I wish they realized that longer is not always better and immersion is only as effective as one’s engagement in the process.  I left my daughter at 7:30 tonight.  She was exhausted and cranky and still had at least 2 hours to go.  Clearly doesn’t set the stage well.  I know she is excited.  She is also nervous and exhausted.

Speaking of which, I woke up this morning in near panic mode.  In two days I will leave this daughter who I have held life together for and in reality, she has been the force that has held me together.  So without that glue, who am I?  What is my propulsion? My sticking force?  I guess that time will tell.

Finally, I titled this, “Oops, Maybe 8 Weeks”.  My lease is still up in 7, but on a whim I reserved an apartment that will be ready in 8.  Funny how timing works!  May be I needed a week to be introspective a bit more.  May be Ooops will open a door.  May be its just how things go sometimes.