I am so impressed and proud of you for working painstakingly over the past 7-8 years to take care of yourself as a "whole person." I remember when you were miserable at your first job in SF and it was hard to witness, since the sunny person I know was being drained of her brightness. You have now created a full life for yourself out there (despite my frequent nudges for you to come back to the clearly inferior coast). One thing you left out on this list, which I know you cherish and do, is thoughtfully planning family time (as carefully documented in all of your previous posts!). Spending time with Spyq's family in Oakland, with your family in Connecticut/PA, and now with your nuclear family of three reminds you that the fullness of your life is generated from those who know and love Sarah most. And of course, they certainly don't care if your presentation was meh. Cuz girl, YOU ain't meh.
I am so impressed and proud of you for working painstakingly over the past 7-8 years to take care of yourself as a "whole person." I remember when you were miserable at your first job in SF and it was hard to witness, since the sunny person I know was being drained of her brightness. You have now created a full life for yourself out there (despite my frequent nudges for you to come back to the clearly inferior coast). One thing you left out on this list, which I know you cherish and do, is thoughtfully planning family time (as carefully documented in all of your previous posts!). Spending time with Spyq's family in Oakland, with your family in Connecticut/PA, and now with your nuclear family of three reminds you that the fullness of your life is generated from those who know and love Sarah most. And of course, they certainly don't care if your presentation was meh. Cuz girl, YOU ain't meh.
This made me a little teary 🥹 I have vivid memories of being in la colombe in rittenhouse square, crying to you about that job 😢
Good point on family time! Thanks for always being my #1 fan and pumping me up in the good times and the bad 😘