Several of my blog buddies are participating in
Story of My Life's Write Everyday in May Challenge. I have a hard time coming up with topics, but I know I can't write every single day, so I will jump in from time to time this month.
Today's topic is "What do you do?"
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Earrings: Teocalli (old) |
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Bracelet & Ring: Kate Spade via eBay; Clutch: Jimmy Choo |
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Shoes: Manolo Blahnik via eBay |
Ten years ago, my response would have been so much different than it is today. I would have told you all about my job and how great I was at it and all the neat places I got to visit. When I lost my full-time job over a year ago and went from job interview to job interview, I admit that I fell into a mild depression for the first time in my life. I had never NOT worked since I was seventeen and I had no clue what to do besides get up and go to work. Today, I know that what I do for a living isn't the same as what I do with my life. I still take the occasional contract or consulting assignment, but my life these days revolves around a tall, dark and handsome guy, our two teenagers, and the occasional pilates class.
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We are in the process of selling our house and we're currently under contract for the THIRD time and I struggle to keep the house "show-ready." But the best thing I do is try to make my husband happy everyday. I am very fortunate that he has a job and a savings plan that allows us to not panic when I have no income. This weekend we attended a Charity Ball here in Dallas and I have to admit, we look good! He's the best looking guy I know and I am still amazed that he loves me and has helped me build this life we love with the kids and our friends and family. I'm not the best wife, but I am a wife in progress and he's so good to me!
What do YOU do?
Oh my gosh you look SOOOO fabulous! What a flattering dress - and I LOVE the accessories you chose! You are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Catherine!
Deletebeautiful personal story, Ana. i understand being career-minded, but can't wrap my brain around those who truly allow their titles and such to define them. y'all make a great couple...mutual support is a must.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna! I try not to judge career-minded people too much because I try to remember I was there not too long ago! :)
DeleteI just love this! You look so great in that dress!! I'm a wife in progress, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it seem to apply no matter how long you've been married?
DeleteYou two look so glamorous, Ana!! And I had no idea that you lost your job last year, I'm so sorry to hear. You just gotta step up on the full time blogging train, haha! (lol j/k) I'm sure you're a wonderful wife, and probably way better than me. I would have NO way of keeping a house show-ready at all times. IMPOSSIBLE.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kimmie! It's funny that you say that because I would HATE to blog if it was my "job" and I would immediately run out of things to blog about! I hate the process of selling our house just because I do have to scramble anytime someone wants to come see it, but hopefully, it will all be over soon!
DeleteOMG! The pics are so fabulous:)
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Thank you, Ira!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous pic of you guys! Love that dress and love you, my dear friend :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! We love you, too! :)
DeleteBeautiful dress, you and the hubby look fab! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Veronica! I really loved how classic it looked, especially for a black-tie event.
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