Scenic route

Wow, I have been oober-busy lately...Ok since Peru. You know what? It has been extremely helpful for me though because as the saying goes--all work & no play (I don't know the rest of the saying, but you get it). School and work keeps me plenty busy, but I can't complain because I enjoy both. Yes, really. I'm not entirely certain of where I wil go or what I will do after this degree, so I am keeping my options open. Things in which I am interested include: becoming the Chairperson of one of the Masters Programs at work or a Dean or VP of something. If I leave the school, I would want to work with organizations (non-governmental and governmental), which of course brings with it, my love of traveling.

I have been going out more and doing more activities, whereas before, you could only find me studying/doing homework or working. Now, my hubby is always asking about my agenda for the day. Then he tries to guess: "is it yoga, brunch, belly-dance or pole-class work out, mani-pedi, dinner, small group, fashion show", etc. I strongly support a healthy work-life balance! Now, I don't know if that is the psychology, faith, or the urge to "do stuff" talking, but they are all correct. Balancing ourselves appropriatey between all of the different roles we have and directions in which we are being pulled, is of necessity.

You've read about some of my recent activities, so since the last post, I have new ones, of course. 2 weeks ago, a friend of mine invited me to the 2nd Chance Homecoming that the radio station, 101.9 The Mix, organized. It was exactly its name with the homecoming theme (mascots, dance floor, photos, homecoming court, etc.), and was sooo much fun! I got to hang out w/her, which was nice because we hadn't seen each other in a while, see the Goo-Goo Dolls, and dance! Do you know there was another girl with my same dress,which I had just bought that day. How rude of her :). My friend told me that I looked better even before she really looked at the girl and her dress...and she kept talking about it. She gets the friend award :).

Then last week, I went to the Fashion Week in Chicago Art of Fashion, Fashion Show with another friend. It was fab and so were we! We sat and gave our 2cents on the clothing, took pictures (apparently, I love photos), and it was over. Afterwards, we double-dated with our hubbies at Fogo de Chao, a Brazillian Steakhouse downtown that we like. It was my husband's first time though at that one and he approved. He was able to meet my friend and her husband for the first time and everything went well. Then, we all tried to go to this Jazz club, called Andy's, but decided to leave and wait for another night with a different band---enough said. Instead, we went down the street to Hub 51 (a first for me and my hubby) and stayed until after 1am just chatting and getting to know one another more.

So this journey is showing me how to balance my professional, personal, and academic life... Perhaps, that's one of the benefits of a journey-keep your eyes forward, but still do some sight-seeing. I think I'll continue.