tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post8651075939288297277..comments2024-01-03T09:11:01.150-05:00Comments on Coffee and a Book Chick: My Stupid Life When I Was 21 Bites Me in the Butt Now.Natalie~Coffee and a Book Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369504951819517390noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-22546743453751476202014-04-18T13:17:58.594-04:002014-04-18T13:17:58.594-04:00Oh, dear Natalie...it is painful to look at crossr...Oh, dear Natalie...it is painful to look at crossroads and see where one could have made a different choice. But, I stuck with the career of my degree, the teaching I felt so passionate about. Almost thirty years later I feel many of the things you described here: exhaustion, obligation, never ending requirements. Sometimes that happens even in the job of our dreams. Perhaps our job is to make joy where we find it, to some degree.<br /><br />So good to hear from you today. Sorry to have been such an absent friend.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-69685331054378477692014-03-15T21:03:25.295-04:002014-03-15T21:03:25.295-04:00He is adorable! Sorry you're struggling but y...He is adorable! Sorry you're struggling but you have your degree under your belt and can go back to build on it when he is older. Never too late!Nicolahttp://vintagereads.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-53998321692006172702014-02-17T10:40:17.823-05:002014-02-17T10:40:17.823-05:00I'll be thinking of you in the coming weeks. I...I'll be thinking of you in the coming weeks. I'm sure it's going to be a difficult transition and my heart aches for you. That adorable babe will lift your spirits, though. He truly is a beautiful little boy. Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-29861674970344739362014-02-17T00:16:13.280-05:002014-02-17T00:16:13.280-05:00There are years and years and years ahead for you....There are years and years and years ahead for you. Really. Take it from a semi-old person. Your son is adorable! You are writing (I count your blog...I'm a reader, so you must be a writer). You have a degree in English and Creative Writing? I will bet it wouldn't be that hard to transition to a career as a teacher. The pay is not great, but the schedule is great for parents. Just a thought :)bibliophiliachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495943887513443615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-77105258796393472442014-02-16T15:14:04.523-05:002014-02-16T15:14:04.523-05:00Thinking of you, I wonder if you have tomorrow off...Thinking of you, I wonder if you have tomorrow off or if it's the official 1st full week, eek.Marcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-30835075504027540222014-02-15T20:51:47.724-05:002014-02-15T20:51:47.724-05:00Oh Natalie!! Big big hugs to you. I'm sure tha...Oh Natalie!! Big big hugs to you. I'm sure that yesterday was so hard and the next week will be hard and the week after. It does get a little bit easier with each passing day. I promise. But like some of the others said, it's not too late to make a change! It might be scary but your happiness is so much more important. Anyway, big hugs. I know how hard it is to be in a job that is taking you away from your child and all for something you have no passion for. Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-57050460830072983572014-02-15T08:23:27.665-05:002014-02-15T08:23:27.665-05:00Ditto to what Ti said. I DO get it, as you know. ...Ditto to what Ti said. I DO get it, as you know. There were many days when I thought that if I was sacrificing my days with my kids, at least I should be doing it for something I care about. Crazy thing about my 21 year old self was that I didn't have any secret goals or dreams. I just wanted to make money, so I went for the major that would serve that purpose. STOOOOPID! Realistically, nobody could have talked sense into me back then, I had to figure it out for myself. You will figure this out. Babies have a great way of helping you do that!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-44282854564582309392014-02-14T12:25:02.332-05:002014-02-14T12:25:02.332-05:00This is all hitting you because of the return to w...This is all hitting you because of the return to work, but your dreams are not gone forever. In fact, you may find yourself even more motivated now to dust off the degree and put it to use. I think once you get over the alarming change to routine, you will be just fine. It's impossible to think three months ahead but in just a few months time, you will be better about everything and that includes your current place in life. Your little one will thrive and you will be confident in your talents once again. I went through all of the same stuff. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-80784191047132182842014-02-14T11:18:58.784-05:002014-02-14T11:18:58.784-05:00I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling. :( ...I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling. :( He is so precious!StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-51194722908853959232014-02-14T11:17:21.956-05:002014-02-14T11:17:21.956-05:00It must be such a difficult transition to go back ...It must be such a difficult transition to go back to work and it's not surprising that it forces some questions about choices etc. It's great, though, that you have that perspective and, who knows, this could be a catalyst for a new direction in your life at some point! Good luck with the return to work and be kind to yourself as you make the transition. Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-48599368074843962132014-02-14T09:13:41.883-05:002014-02-14T09:13:41.883-05:00You're very kind to think of me, but you have ...You're very kind to think of me, but you have to know that, to some extent, we can all probably relate to this post! :) And it is never too late to jump back in and get inspired again, especially with writing. Work is work, but writing can always be a passion you enjoy separately from your day job. I'm sure you are awesome. Also, go Terps! :)Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-42963545490065525922014-02-14T09:05:18.678-05:002014-02-14T09:05:18.678-05:00Oh Natalie, my heart is sad for you. HUGS hon. M...Oh Natalie, my heart is sad for you. HUGS hon. Maybe think of the clients or colleagues that truly appreciate and recognize what you give to your job. I still think you should try to negotiate no traveling for another 6 months to a year but I know with some jobs if it is your client, they also want no one else. Good luck honMarcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-29980146544213299122014-02-14T06:58:47.537-05:002014-02-14T06:58:47.537-05:00I'm so sorry you're having regrets now and...I'm so sorry you're having regrets now and I hope you get to try to realize those dreams one day. I'm sure you'll shed many tears today but I know things will work out and you and sweet little Dominic will be stronger for this.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4324469465904961710.post-73648129930047401202014-02-13T23:48:28.526-05:002014-02-13T23:48:28.526-05:00*hug*
Now that I'm a mom, I wish I could go ba...*hug*<br />Now that I'm a mom, I wish I could go back to young me and tell her a thing or two too about preparing for the future. Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.com