All Aboard The Struggle Bus

I’m back, I know it's been a hot minute since I last posted on the blog, but hey, life has this funny way of sneaking up on you, right? It seems I somehow ended up on the struggle bus again and lost track of the time…I decided to put pen to paper and tell you about it, because I'm sure some of you can relate.

I am still struggling with what to do career wise, after I left my job in August. Do I stay put in Maryland, head back to sunny Florida, or explore entirely new horizons? It's a bit like staring at a buffet with too many options, isn't it? And let's not forget the whole "job versus entrepreneurship" conundrum. I honestly still don’t know what to do and am terrified of making the wrong move – so I do what I think most of us probably do in these situations…I put the decision off for another day (very Scarlett O’Hara of me!)

I told myself that I would use this time to finally finish my passion project – I’ve been deep into writing a book about taking care of my dear Dad, and let me tell you, that, in itself has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Reliving those moments, the stress, and ultimately, the grief of losing him – it's like revisiting a place you thought you left behind. And to make it even more poignant, three close friends have lost a parent recently. Life can be a real emotional whirlwind.

I came home yesterday and was horrified to see that I hadn’t made my bed. If you’ve read my blog, you know that is something I NEVER do. My bed is made usually within the hour of waking up. I thought I had been robbed – the sight of the unmade bed was just so shocking to me! My laundry has piled up and my kitchen looks like a culinary war zone – and I don’t even cook! I haven’t worked out in a month – again something that is so out of character for me. It’s amazing how these seemingly minor details can feel like major failures.

To top it off, I have a birthday right around the corner. A milestone, for sure, with absolutely no plans to celebrate. I’m sad and relieved about that all at the same time. But you know what? That's perfectly okay. Sometimes, we need to recognize that life isn't about grand gestures; it's about the little moments that make it special.

But here's the thing…It's all okay. Everything is okay - or it will be. We don't have to be perfect all the time. Life happens. Shit happens. We all take a ride on the struggle bus from time to time. It's natural, and it's a part of being human.

So, what's the key to navigating this struggle bus? It's all about realizing when you're headed in the wrong direction. Sometimes, you need to signal the bus driver, hop off, and grab an Uber to better times.

Remember, life isn't a straight line from point A to point B. It's more like a labyrinth, filled with twists and turns, detours, and unexpected stops. And that's what makes it beautiful and uniquely yours.

So, here's to embracing imperfection, to the messy kitchens and unmade beds, to the grief and the joy, and to the ride on the struggle bus. Because in the end, it's the journey that matters, not the destination.

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