Saturday, May 15, 2010

Take the rest of the weekend off!!

The title of this blog resonates with me to this day......it really is a constant battle for me to take any time off but this statement was made to me at around 10pm on a Sunday night by one of my most favourite yet demanding clients.

After a plenitude of problems that Sunday - not being able to return his dog to his home. A workman had double bolted the door and this wonderful client wanted his dog back even though it was very late -- but finally he said to me........Aviva - you should just take the rest of the weekend off. I know he was being humorous and we do have constant banter....which is why I like him so much. But there was a lot of truth in what he said.

I suppose that is why we have been successful. I generally put the needs of the clients before my own and work 24/7.

This does take its toll on me and my family - well mostly my family because I actually thrive on the work and resolving the issues as they arise. Shhh don't tell!!

Often things like grocery shopping gets forgotten -- nothing that a restaurant can't fix.

I don't see anything changing. This is my life and I like it just the way it is.

I was told by my doctor(overactive bladder - so I pee a lot....oh well) that I need to find something to relieve the stress in my life. I like the stress in my life. It keeps me sharp - keeps me hopping and apparently keeps me peeing often.

My husband told me I need a hobby and that would be a stress reliever. I will save that for another rant.....

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Another Day - Another Milkbone

Today like any other day has been all about the dogs. However my daughter is about to arrive home and will fight to make the rest of the day all about her. Its a constant battle between business and personal, daughter and canine, invoicing and dinner. Conversing with my husband or calling back clients with new business inquiries.

Maybe not a battle - maybe the word I am looking for is a balance. How do you find a balance when your time is so stretched and you have so many that need "YOU" and your attention.

Oh did I add my sister's needs into the mix. Can't live with her or without her but she certainly drives me crazy along the way.

My daughter needs me - she wants an after school snack......I will give the dogs a few milkbones before I prepare their dinners.

Till next time.