Back to the Basics….That is Where I need to Be

So this is what happens- Mr. Exec goes on a business trip last week, I put the kids to bed….and then it is just me and my imagination going wild.

I tend to define, over-analyze, re-do and re-think about every stage of my life. See that is what time and a little peace and quiet can do for you.

Basically I decided that it is time to get back to basics. Yep, time for another get back to basic speech- by me!

Here are the basics-

Rethinking My Diet-
Sure I loved my little venture to the wild side of eating eggs, bacon and cheeseburgers. but that can’t last forever and my lazy body that has taken a 9 month hiatus is ready to kick back into a game plan….So I set a gym date time with myself everyday this week. Because that is the secret people…you will have not have success-unless you do it at a set-time everyday and currently I have a testimony of not having success with this.

Children-
I spend a lot of time with my kids….but I am going for quality not quantity this week. Just have to…every little thing lately, reminds me that time is ticking and soon they will be out the door.

Husband-
I can’t complain…he treats me right….and I love it! He gives me just the right amount of space to fly on my own wings…and all the encouragement to dream all of my crazy dreams, and then continues to have the courage to let me do most of them. Man, he was blessed with patience. Happy Valentines Day—–

Weddings-
I had a major setback Tuesday after one of the weddings cancelled that booked on Monday. I still just don’t know how I feel about the Bridal thing. These women are up and they are down, in and out-canceling and postponing. You can’t get a straight answer. I couldn’t wait to get out and shoot the news this week….You take the photo, meet a few people and leave. No commitment. Who would have known?

Photojournalism-
I just got the A-O.K. to start shooting sports from the Sports Editor of my paper. I can shoot any sports event now and submit. I am so excited I could scream. One thing I like about the PJ job is that you get to visit about any event you want to go too. Like the press pass idea……

Cameras-
I have decided that although Nikon didn’t announce a new camera this week as predicted, I am buying the D700 with no regrets and the 70-200 F 2.8 lens this week. Rumor has it -an upgrade may come out it mid-summer….but I have had it with waiting and wanting. I just have to move forward- and I assume, that if I ever need a second body, then the d700 will be the backup and what a backup that will be. It is absolutely one of the smoothest cameras Nikon has produced. Breathe everyone……. The lens alone is more expensive then the camera, and with F2.8 the photos will rock! With an F2.8 you can shoot sports and action with total ease.

Travel-
Business is good- I have a $20,000 corporate vacation (should get it- it is my cousins) and a $12,000 dollar deal (new client) I have to close this week….cross your fingers, The 12,000 dollar deal is to South America for a couple in LAX…Still after 20 years, I have to ask myself- who has the money to drop down for that and why are we not married? Who cares if you are 62!

Me-
Exhausted right now…..I have had enough of thinking lately, and now I am going to take a month off of thinking and start doing. I want to just do the basics now, and move forward. At this point, I don’t care if another door slams in my face, another editor rejects my stuff, or if another kid ignores me. I am just going back to the basics (and that includes getting my cleaning lady back that I have let go 4 times The place is a disaster!)

I made a new schedule today, a new bedtime routine….and now I am going to fall asleep….God Bless You All today!

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