Kasey's Rambles

These are becoming my three favorite words. Rest, Relax and Restore. The past two days I have had off from work. Will also have tomorrow off as well. Boy can I tell you, I never understood how important it was to rest and restore your mind and body, until Now!! Today I was Lazy. Practically stayed in bed all day with my puppy!! It was Amazing!! For most of you who don’t know me on a personal level…I am always on the move, ALWAYS. As a mother and a full time manager, there is always something to be done. Well not today ladies and gents. Even though there totally were a few things I could have gotten done, it’s nothing that can’t wait a day…or two!!!

What I realized this morning as I was about to start cleaning my house right away after getting home from taking the kiddos to school. I stopped myself. Had to practically force myself to take off my boots, put back on comfy clothes and hop right back into bed. But I knew if I did not take advantage of these three days off I would 1. Regret it. 2. Continue to be burnt out and 3. Not have been able to really enjoy some “Me Time.”

As I get older, and wiser, well in my own way….I have come to realize just how important “Me Time” really is. Sometimes I call it self care. Overall what it is, is you putting time aside for Yourself, no one else, and do something that makes you happy!! Over the years I struggled with what exactly it was that Made me happy. For years I masked all of my feelings and emotions with substances that clouded my judgement and turned me into someone I didn’t even know! (I will touch more on my past another time, when I am ready.) After years of inner battles with myself and with other mind altering substances…I finally sought help. Got my mind right, and for the first time in a very long time, have a ton of things that I look forward too. Not just one thing either. Besides the obvious like my kids and my hubby and good food. I needed to find a Hobby. Well at the ripe age of 33 almost 34…I truly believe I have found It! It being that I love to DIY. I love to write about everyday struggles and just about everyday Life. I love to organize items and decorate.

For me, finding a passion of mine, truly is saving me from what I feel like was another Quarter Life Crisis about to happen. I say that with a smile on my face and kind of in a joking manner, but also totally serious. Now what I need to decide is my next career move and I’ll be all set.

I have come to the realization that even though I am Great at Managing a Pizza Shop( if I do say so myself) …I don’t think I want to be in charge anymore. Which is a big deal for me, as I totally love the Power that comes with the title of “Manager.” I have a young growing boy at home. Two teenage girls that need their step mama more, and a Hubby that misses his Wife. Maybe if the kiddos were older, managing may be in the picture again…but for now, I think I want to look into being just a Cook. A Chef if you will. I love cooking and have noticed at work when I’m cooking and not answering phones I am in a much better mood. So I am going to run with that feeling and see what job opportunities I may be able to find.

As day 2 of a mini 3 day off vacation is coming to an end…I am just loving being able to sit on my big comfy bed with my hubby and just laugh and enjoy each other’s company. It’s nights like these where I am truly Grateful for my Life today. Sure I complain a hell of a lot, and I get in my moods…but when I take care of my Mind and Body…the mood around the house just feels lighter. If that makes any sense at all. So now that our little one is washed and sound asleep, it’s time for the hubby and I to snuggle with our Queenie (our pitbull) and binge watch one of our shows!!! Love nights like these…

Till next time …