I am blogging in my head every day…so many issues, concerns, challenges come up and I am like “Oh, I have to put it to the folks.” The challenge becomes in getting the material to the computer, on the site while I still have the mental capacity to make the message ME. My best blogging time, blogging flow is early morning…like around 5:30 or 6, where I can hear the birds and I can clearly communicate my thoughts without interruption.

Since writing is my love, it would have made perfect sense for me to change my walking time from say 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. The challenge there becomes once I start writing/flowing, I don’t like to watch the clock and feel rushed…so I walk first thing in the morning now. Well, I thought we could do what we do in an hour, but to REALLY work up that sweat, add in a couple of half mile jogs along the way…it has turned into a 2 hour deal, which is still cool. The challenge is after I come in, I want to eat and after I eat, I need to shower and prep for the day and by 9 or 9:30 a.m., I’m on the phone, writing letters, taking care of business and…well, the writing takes a back seat.

Now the question I always ask myself is how do I get so busy, get so distracted when there’s no one here that I have to care for (Imani makes breakfast for the whole family, so she’s good in the morning)? This is where the unrealistic expectations come in. I am still thinking that I am superwoman and I have to stop it. I pack more in my day between the hours of 8 and 11 am , then most people pack in a month! The idea that I have more time to do everything is really not true…I still want to take care of myself, enjoy the time I have with my daughter (you know I’ve seen more chick flicks with her than I have ever seen), dates with my husband (we’ve only squeezed in one in three weeks because remember, he is still working from sun up to sun down while the kids are gone).

Anyway, I am realizing the errors of my ways and I am still chugging along with a few other things like:

• My MySpace Account (nothing fancy yet/I was so resistant…have been found by some great friends from HS so it’s not too bad. If you have a myspace, add me as a friend. Love to finally put a face to all of you.)
• My interactive podcast is so happening over at Talkshoe. Our team is having a ball discussing everything from relationships to education to networking. Haven’t downloaded yet? Then CLICK HERE.

I have finished our books for Financial Friday and read 2 other books–Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach and Rich Woman by Kim Kiyosaki. Now, I have given all of you a few weeks to read these books and I got to tell you…it has been so awesome, full of information. I am considering forming a money club similar to my exponentially enlightened millionaires club. If you want know more about the All Women Money Club, conducted regularly over the phone, then leave a comment like I’m in. We need to get real and get savvy about money, financial and household management.

Thanks for listening. Will give you an update on the kids in my next post…

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