As the year is coming to an end, I've looked back on all that happened this past year, and am somewhat dismayed. Not only thinking about where the time went, but also about what I really accomplished this year. I'm doing well at work, so that isn't a concern. But what is a concern is the lack of time that we've been able to spend as a family.
I've performed in three shows this year. Now that Maya is older, it's a bit easier to do theatre. But when you add in my husband's busy schedule, we had VERY little time to spend together this year. Between both of us, it was one show after another. That's why I've decided to take a break from theatre through the Spring. My husband has a light schedule for the next six months, so I've decided we need to take advantage of that downtime.
While our lifestyle is perplexing to some, it really does work for us...most of the time. But I think there comes a time when you really need to just take a break from it all and rediscover all the things that make you a family. Spend more time together, take more trips, play more games. There are multiple projects I've been wanting to do around the house. Having someone to do them with without feeling rushed because of busy schedules will be a welcome change.
So while I take a short break, I also realized it's time to work a bit more on my vocals. I always tell Maya that the only way to be good at something is with practice. I tend to stop singing between shows, but if I really want to start getting the big roles, I need to practice, practice, practice. That will suffice as the creative outlet that I need.
And let's hope we come together as a family during these next several months instead of driving each other completely nuts!!! :-)
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