Cafe Victoria

This past week I went to my student affairs advisor professional conference near Disneyland. It was just what I needed. I got the chance to room with some girl friends, catch up on work and being married. Both nights, I stayed up late talking about when do you make the life changing discussion to have kids and change jobs. I told Matthias, men have poker, women deep talks. Each time someone asked how I was doing, all I could do was take a deep breathe and say, “I am four weeks away from finishing my grad program”.

I came to the conference with my mind heavy, my heart racing and all I wanted to do was check things off my to-do list. On the second day of the conference, the conference planning committee started the day off with a stress releasing workshop. This amazing peaceful woman led us through mediation and would repeat, “All you have is this moment this breathe”. By the time the mediation was over, tears were running down my face. I realized that I cannot control next week or even a year from now. Why worrying about when to have kids or finishing everything I have to do. It will not help me feel less overwhelmed.

Since then, I have started to say her mantra, “All you have is this moment this breathe” each time my heart starts to race. I’ve also being keeping in my mind this amazing advice I read in last month’s Real Simple Magazine, “You can have all you want just not at the same time”

This is Matt testing something for Vicky.

For this year’s Oscars, the only movies I saw that won something were “June”, “Once” and “The Bourne Ultimatum “. All great films. My favorite part was the live performance of the song from the movie “Once” and the musicians winning the Oscar. It is such a powerful song. I recommend renting “Once”. Marta played it for Kristina and I. We loved it! Another great Irish film. The next movie I hope to watch is “Into the Wild”.

Thanks Academy for another great night at the Oscars.

These last few weeks have been a bit stressful with the semester starting, finishing two classes and starting my final class and capstone. I want to enjoy this time but at the same time, I would love to be done. But for right now, I want to share some thank yous:

Thank you Matthias for your support and patiences. Thank you for helping me with my web site, the house and listening to me when I start to stress out. You always remind me to make life simple yet better. I love being married to you.

Thank you to my students who brighten up my day when I am feeling overwhelmed about school. Thank you for all your hard work on Measure L, and how you make a true effort to balance work, school and being involved.

Thank you to my co-hort. Ladies, I love how we are there for each other. Thanks for calling in and staying in touch through email.

Thank you to Mom, Dad and Missy for your support, love and laughter. You brighten my day.

One week at a time
One assignment at a time
One step at a time
One thought at a time
One moment at a time