tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352484297955368438.post6971974285987276599..comments2023-11-05T01:39:07.313-07:00Comments on used to be somebody: too much informationusedtobesomebodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08983649812225048033noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352484297955368438.post-38766613585430818192009-11-23T14:36:56.135-08:002009-11-23T14:36:56.135-08:00so let me into your secret: how do you look after ...so let me into your secret: how do you look after your toddler and read two papers? i struggle to manage even one on the days that i'm off, and i should read them all.Babies who brunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544240605254105392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352484297955368438.post-73081868158363066802009-11-22T02:38:53.088-08:002009-11-22T02:38:53.088-08:00I feel physically dis-orientated if I disconnect. ...I feel physically dis-orientated if I disconnect. Not healthy.Guido Fawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15091277669318213298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352484297955368438.post-32846237516295741312009-11-21T07:35:55.445-08:002009-11-21T07:35:55.445-08:00Hi Gaby,
I know you will miss being in the "...Hi Gaby,<br /><br />I know you will miss being in the "thick of it". It takes time to get used to a slower pace of life. <br /><br />Enjoy this time of reflection. You never know what is around the corner. The gift of unhurried time spent with the children is something we've found to be irreplaceable as a source of joy and inspiration for all of us as a family.<br /><br />I love to read the NYTimes online in the morning with a hot cup of coffee after I take the kids to school. For the first time in my life, I am actually in charge of part of my day's schedule and I have time to reflect, choose what I spend my time on in an unhurried fashion. For the first time in my adult life I have time to be unstructured and free. <br /><br />I know I'll ramp up again (as I am sure you will as well) but for now, I am cherishing the freedom of my home life. Letting go of the hustle and bustle takes a bit of time so be patient with yourself.biotechdivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294546388138020279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352484297955368438.post-78405678796457307922009-11-20T08:43:32.251-08:002009-11-20T08:43:32.251-08:00OMG, steady on! That is still a massive amount of...OMG, steady on! That is still a massive amount of information you are absorbing each day. I suggest an escapist novel, a comfy chair and a good dose of silence (assuming toddler asleep). I know that would probably be complete cold turkey for you but it is the thing that keeps me sane through the crazy times when silence is unobtainable.rockinloubylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158626656631422167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6352484297955368438.post-26466629965805161192009-11-20T07:40:59.220-08:002009-11-20T07:40:59.220-08:00I spent almost 7 years working in a job that requi...I spent almost 7 years working in a job that required me to be 'on' all the time. Because I was younger than my colleagues, and in possession of ovaries, I felt I had to continually prove myself. I loved it though - loved being at the heart of things. <br /><br />Eventually I chose to go home. Back to quiet idyllic familiar New Zealand. I thirded my salary and though was a national head of one of the largest private companies, had less than half the team, budget and responsibility of my London job. I did however finish most days before 6pm, I had a harbour view. I had a life.<br /><br />After 18 months of it, I was rested and hungry for something more. And so I have brought the life I found at home (in the form of my partner) back to London. <br /><br />I love being back in my adopted home, and I am back in the crazy mad job world. But that 18 months back home gave me perspective. <br /><br />I am all the better for it.sashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830020017743741010noreply@blogger.com