We watched Click tonight. It’s an Adam Sandler movie, so we really figured it would be hilarious. It was, in many places, but it was also a very serious movie with a VERY serious point. Instead of laughing hilariously, I ended up with tears. Geez. What a week I’ve had.
The key to the entire thing? Family. Priorities. Perspective.
As I watched it so many things came to mind.
1) I want my own business for so many more reasons. I don’t want “just” a job. I want to be a success, but at the same time, I want quality of life. Yes, having my own business will certainly require more of my time, but in different ways. If I want to go to my son’s school in the middle of the day, the only person I will answer to is ME. I can choose to go without GUILT.
2) I must make a change in my current life. I can’t keep doing both jobs. I can’t keep working 40 hours at one and fitting in the rest. Why not? Because I fit in the 2nd over time with my family or to the detriment of myself … no time to exercise. 5 ish hours of sleep a night on a regular basis. Ouch.
3) I have to do this NOW. Because my kids are growing up fast. Super fast. Before I know it they are going to BE grown and I can’t keep missing that.
I think November, instead of being a “busy” month for me, has turned into a reflective month. One that was meant to make me think through some things and plan out next steps to get to the quality of life I want sooner than later.
It’s going to hurt the first 6-12 months. Limited to no “extras”. Lots of grilled cheese sandwiches and PB&Js. 😆 But in the long run, it’s going to be worth it.
Watch out world, here I come. Here’s to a great 2007!