The Balancing Act

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Balancing has never been a strength of mine. Just like most type A personalities, I pack a ton of stuff into one day and say yes to everything. Since my transplant, I have found that I must do a better job at balancing work and play. According to dictionary.com, balance means: 

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   keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall.
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   offset or compare the value of (one thing) with another.

I find #1 ironic since my Dr. once warned me that if I don't find the time to rest, my body will revolt and make me rest by passing out. Luckily that hasn't happened... YET! I joke with Joe that I can rest when I die ( he doesn't find this joke funny) but with all seriousness, I have accepted that I need to focus on balancing fun with rest. This acceptance was proven on Labor Day, when my planned trip to Nordstrom was postponed because I was tired and needed to take a nap. I know... You must be so worried that I passed up a trip to Nordies for a nap but the truth is that although I felt fine, I was busy having fun in Truckee with friends the previous three days and needed to not push myself. I happily came home and took a nap with Sammy the dog. Instead of filling my weekends and not having any free time, I take the time to plan my weekend to keep an afternoon free for a nap or two.  

Before you feel sorry for me... Here is what I have planned in the next four months:

2 trips to Maui

Trip to Pasadena to help decorate the Donate Life float

Nashville trip for work

Las Vegas trip for work

And much much more!!!Now can you see why rest is so important!

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