The Busy Life of a Single Mom

The Winter Blues? Are there really such a thing, I’m not sure, but I know it is very noticeable in my profession where we are mostly women (teachers) that in the winter that we just don’t seem as upbeat and social.  Combine this with all of the sickness that seems to be going around lately, and I think I’ve been hit by both.

It seems that not a day passes that I’m not ailed by either a sinus issue or a flu like issue. It also seems that the tasks that are always a part of my life seem more difficult and overwhelming - raising my stress level. 

Last night, I think I may have actually found a cure. While it may not serve to completely remove my blues, I went to bed feeling much better last night, and after only being at work for an hour, I feel as though I’ve accomplished more than I have the rest of the week.  What could be so great you may ask?  The answer is simple - my friends!  I realized late yesterday that I had not had a good heart to heart visit with my two best friends in a long time. Because of recent moves by two of us, we no longer can get together or at least visually see each other every day (not even every week). And coincidentally enough, both of my friends contacted me yesterday and we were able to have nice long chats (and are in the process of planning visits). 

Yes, the power of women bonding and friendship is great. Just the sound of my best friend’s ringtone, brought a smile to my face - even before the actual conversation.

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