1. I live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, I have more than enough to eat, and more clothes than I could wear in weeks, I have an education, we own two vehicles and a computer, nevermind central heating, I'm married to a good man and I have two healthy, precious boys -compared to many in the world my life is luxurious and full of blessings.
2. I really do believe life is about choices and what you personally decide to make of it -so I should just decide to get on with living and make the most of it.
3. Is my unhappiness, well really more like a lack of satisfaction, something that can be solved? In one form or another I feel like I've struggled with this my whole life. WHAT THE HECK IS MY PROBLEM!?
Hmmm -sorry this wasn't supposed to be a downer post...the layout really is about the little things I can do to keep my spirits UP. Well. I feel like I'm being too honest in a public forum, but on the other hand maybe being "real" will produce its own kind of satisfaction.
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Hey Kirst,
It goes without saying that you are an awesome friend and reading your blog you are a fantastic mother and wife. But most importantly you are the best Kirsten in the whole world. Having said that I can relate to your feelings big time. I wonder how many family-women find total satisfaction, we got our degrees- shouldn't we be using it? We have wonderful children- shouldn't we be playing with them more, we have fantastic husbands- shouldn't we be caring for them more. And then how about ourselves- somewhere in the equation shouldn't we find time to put in yoga, take a walk alone, read. I guess somedays we get it right and things seem well done and balanced and on other days well ummm. Remember you gave birth quite recently- actually you have 2 babies- you do have a lot going on. I am so impressed that you can create such beautiful digital scrapbook pages and do as much as you do. I think you are due for a few hours alone. Wish I could come out Edmonton and chill in a Starbucks with you.
Love Ya!
Can I come chill at Starbucks with you and Lily? I love what she says about using our brains, playing with our kids, taking care of our husbands, AND being healthy, well-rounded, stimulating women ourselves. It is a tall order. I often think that capable women (like the 3 of us!) have a more difficult time of life because we want to be so good and so perfect, and knowing that we've already accomplished so much we feel like we should be able to do so much more. But sometimes a little and good-enough are all we've got. You, Kirsten, are a fantastic woman and mother: a role-model for me in so many ways. Relax and take care of yourself. I love you!
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