Somethings, they say happen for a reason. I’m a believer in that but I’m also a believer in overscheduling, life changing, evolving, and a to-do list a mile long and just as wide. I think I’ve been struck by all of those and then some.
Right now, I’m in bed, in the dark, with a 2yo next to me who likes to think that the bed truly is the one place to stretch out and get comfy, and he’s doing a bang up job at it, at the expense of my sleep. So three o’clock in the morning seems like a good of time of any to post.
The truth is I’ve been meaning to post but simply haven’t been able to find the time. My last post talked about big plans and big dreams. Those things are still happening; Right. Now.
Becoming a community development manager and CMO for Babyspot.com has been a dream in and of itself. I’m watching some great things happen, and some days I have to pinch myself that I’m a part of it all and have a hand in some of it.
But with that comes a new level of responsibilty that some days, I wonder how I will manage to keep up the momentum.
So far my motivation has been the kids and the need to pay the bills. Without those two I might whittle a way a day or three eating ice cream and watching soaps. That sounds good, and I’ll have to schedule a t.v watching, ice cream eating day sometime soon (I’ll invite you all don’t worry) but until then; I toil through the conference calls, emails and well, you know.. mom stuff.
Tonight (or should I say last night) I got to accompany my daughter to her pot luck dinner for Brownies. I made the bold move and left the other three *oh yea… all the boys* home under the supposedly watchful and responsible eye of the eldest. The house was still standing when I walked in and hubs didn’t seem too irritated that they were here by themselves (Umm… at my oldest’s age I was babysitting my younger three siblings AND the neighborhood kids! So there babes!), all in all a good evening. It forced me to shut down for a bit and be concentrating on my girl. She won awards, got new patches that I get to iron on (Yay me!) and I was reminded just how fast she’s growing up.
But for the last week, I’ve been plagued that this blog was growing stale. I was reminded of that when fellow blogger, Lori, from Words on the Page, kicked me in one of her comments. It’s OK. I needed it (if you’re reading Lori, I have a post planned out to answer your question!) She also reminded me that I need to be engaging myself with yall a little bit more, or at least better than I have been.
It’s kind of like when a celebrity becomes famous, or hits the big time. No, I’m not famous but because of Babyspot (and an upcoming project or two, which I can’t tell you about yet but you’ll know in the next week or two), I feel a tad bit like I’ve been thrust into Lala Land. It’s got it’s perks for sure but it has it’s drawbacks.
1. I’m loving the doors that are opening to me. It’s amazing the people I’m meeting and getting to network with.
2. It’s eating up a lot of time. Paid time actually and that’s hurting the budget. But I know in the end, it will pay off. I’m investing my time and energy to broaden my name, my business, and while it’s exhausting; it will be worth it.
Lori also spoke to me (I think she really was SPEAKING TO ME) and I felt a little like a scolded girl when I took some time to read her post about Networking and it’s impact on not just your business but the connections you’ve built along the way. I can’t afford to just drop off of the earth – and I can’t afford to stop building. That’s why I realize that I have to maintain a presence, even if it is to pop in somewhere and say a hello.
So here we are; I’m popping in. I’m saying Hello. There’s no shortage of content. I still have lots to share, it’s just going to take some time for me to get it all out. If you saw me on the street and asked me how I was doing, you’d best be prepared for me to talk your ear off. I hope you don’t have some place else you’re supposed to be.
Consider this your pack a lunch and stay awhile warning.
LOL! Nikki, it’s not true. You’re not the subject of that particular post. It’s funny how those who aren’t the guilty ones, those who engage and are somewhat present in our lives, feel somehow guilty.
) Never fear, doll. You’ll be on my blog roll as long as I have one. Go on, look. You’re still there. You were there all along, too.
Blogs and networking are jobs by themselves and often I feel completely overwhelmed keeping up. I’ve also come to equate some of these social networking sites with popularity contests, but that’s another post.
Glad to hear your life is going well, sweetie. No worries, okay?
Lori I luvs ya girl! You know I looked at the blogroll when I was reading/catching up on your blog!
You’re absolutely right on all points. Blogs, networking are jobs and I think it’s one of those things we don’t think about until we’ve fallen behind on it. Popularity contest doesn’t even begin to describe it and I’ve seen it playing out a lot more on one site than I care to lately.
I think we can equate feeling guilty to that kind of behavior of a bad friend. We don’t mean to be but it happens from time to time.