Is it just me, or could we all use a few more hours in the day? I used to think of myself as "on top of things" and for the most part I suppose I am... but when did life become a game of playing catch up?
Most of my day today was spent working- phone calls, emails, and a lengthy trip to fedex kinkos (which by the way- they are absolutely wonderful... if you need a project printed, laminated, and stapled right and you want it done correctly- go there!) The day then went to an attempt at a quick shopping trip to try and find a pair of shoes for my business trip this weekend. Why is it that I can be in a full warehouse that is DSW and not find what I am looking for? I mean honestly. And, of course, they still have the cute summer shoes I saw weeks ago that I still want but can't bring myself to buy because- well- it's not going to be summer for a while and I am trying to not spend a ton of money. The new hubby and I bought a house and paid for our wedding this year so little splurges I try to avoid.
I am going to blame it on my job. Let's face it- in these times we live in it seems like everyone has a little extra on their plate as far as the job description goes and in all honesty- that keeps me busy- so busy. But, I guess it would not be super smart of me to ramble on about my job- I will save that for another day!
For now let's just get to the to-do list and see what all can be checked off:
- Clean my house
- Take wedding dress to be cleaned & store it- somewhere?
- Post linens from wedding on ebay, craigslist-- anywhere to get them sold and out of the vacant dining room
- Yard work
- Laundry
- Pack for the weekend
--- the list goes on and there are a ton of job related duties to take care of as well!
Here is what I want to know... when did women decide that we HAD to have the kind of career, power within the workforce, etc that men do? Why did women feel that outside of the home was where they were best suited? I suppose any women reading this blog that feel opposite of me would just roll their eyes but this is a question I have pondered. Here's how I got there-- after a full day of getting things done around the house, making any kind of meal, running a few errands, and settling in at a decent hour-- I am at my absolute happiest. I can't say that I am at my most happy self after a full day on the job.
Don't get me wrong- tons of people would immediately say that yes, we are all happiest on a Saturday night- but that's not what I am talking about. Women used to be more family focused and were able to be that way because their husbands salary could support the family. I realize many women work out of a necessity but a lot of women fought hard to get the jobs within the workforce and now- many woman in their household make more money than their husbands do. Was this really the intent? Please don't think I am ungrateful either- I realize that I am very blessed to have a job... I can still question the situation though can't I?
I heard on the radio a while ago that women these days feel so pulled in different directions - that they are not fully fulfilled. Reason being- they have the family, they have the career- and they can't give their all to either, or they sacrifice one for the other.
I guess my busy schedule really had me rambling on- but it does make you wonder right? Most of my friends want to stay at home with their kids- or they already do. Maybe it's just proximity, or that I live in the south where we are lower & slower, ha! For now, I will keep plugging away at the to-do list and appreciating what I have in front of me today -while not forgetting to plan my goals on tomorrow- that's where I stand.
No comments:
Post a Comment