There are so many things that spark my interest each and everyday. One of my favorite things to do is visit other blogs. There are so many interesting people, mostly women, who I enjoy catching up with. Their interests are so varied too. Interior design, fashion, food and families. Not to mention the numerous art blogs I visit for inspiration and a weekly dose of eye candy. Fun, fun, fun! Mostly I write about my family and my lessons in life which ususally revolve around the art and practice of surrender. As I re-read my last post I realized there are so many more facets of my life. Even in the midst of full time "mothering" I have a rich life full of interests and passion, ideas and activities. I am lucky enough to have a radio show with my dear, dear friend Jill Angelo, where we explore lots of these facets of life and how we each navigate our journeys.
This past weekend we were all in South Bend attending a football banquet. Victoria my youngest was busy picturing her life next year, racing from class to class with lots of interesting new people and opportunities. Stever is on the verge of the next chapter of his life as he prepares to graduate college and enter the business world and Alex is off in Indianapolis interviewing for a fabulous sounding job at this very moment while the movie she worked on last year, "The Mechanic" sets to release this weekend. I was beginning to feel a little left out, knowing that my job is coming to an end. I teased the kids as we joked about what I would do next; follow Victoria to college and work for the football program? Tori didn't like that idea at all. Volunteer for a non-profit charity? Finally take the time to market my jewelry line and promote my workshops? Travel to Italy? The world is full of new roads to explore. And I am beginning to feel the buzz of excitement building just under the surface.
Where will my next adventure take me? The possibilites are endless.
The world truly is your oyster, Kathleen... oxoxoxox
Posted by: Jennifer White | January 24, 2011 at 02:44 PM
I have a feeling you are going to surprise yourself and us too! You have so much going on for you, when you have the time --- look out!
Posted by: Connie | January 24, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Indeed adventures await. But it is a bittersweet time as our babies take their leave. I find myself cheering them on while quietly missing the chaos of when they were little and careening through the house. last summer when they were both gone was the worst. i glimpsed how it will be when my youngest leaves for college next year. and yet it only means you have done good by your babies, and their wings are strong. You are a good mother. And you have such talents to explore and enjoy!
Posted by: Angella Lister | January 25, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Oh Kathleen, I've been meaning to write and thank you for you beautiful, generous email the other day...it meant so much...I suppose I've been on an inner adventure of late...so many possibilities indeed. I've watched several of my friends go through this transition from mostly Mom to what now? And I've seen tremendous growth in these women...some clinging more at first...others surrendering to the new map unfolding with excitement...all finding their way with grace as you will too.
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | January 26, 2011 at 07:00 PM