Pardon the silence, as well as not replying to messages! I realise that this season, I’ve taken a lot more than before.
I teach five classes a day (six days a week), and I spend three hours each evening to finish Grad School (woohoo). With whatever time I have left, I oversee the administrative direction of the business— not an easy task during a time when so many changes happen every day.
When I signed on to my projects, I didn’t realise a global pandemic would turn the course of our work and lives upside-down. However, I am thankful. For every challenge brings out the strength within.
What keeps me going— aside from coffee— is knowing that in small ways, we’re making a difference for families, for children, for the community. I was taught by my parents that if you have a gift, you must use every bit of it... and do so for good.
How am I able to manage?
I have an amazing team of colleagues who hold me up. They literally finish my sentences, and can predict my responses to questions. I also have a great group of friends whose energy for cheering me on knows no limits.
If I don’t get to reply to messages, know that I will— eventually! It might take a few more weeks until the madness of 2020 subsides, but there will be a time to reconnect.
Until then, have a super Friday.
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Photo from a recent interview for @pacificplace ‘s #TheStyleSheet.
