Slowing life down a bit

I’m finally back home after being on the road for the last 2 weeks and it was an incredibly exhausting one. Between all the personal events like a wedding, spending time with the inlaws and Colin, and traveling mixed in with a hectic work schedule, I feel like these last two weeks took years off my life.

It wasn’t all so bad though. I had a good time out in Amsterdam and then had some time with a friend in DC for the UW and Maryland game which was a lot of fun. We also closed out the quarter strong despite all the craziness. But alas, I am sitting here on a Monday at home and the cold I caught last week seems to have struck back, and I do feel like I’ve been hit by a dump truck.

Once again, my body is telling me once again that I need to do a better job taking care of it. I am 35 and I am no longer in my “youth”. Despite this, I am still very good at “powering through” when I am tired and exhausted. Whether that’s staying up for another drink with a friend despite the yawns, or simply just saying yes to a social event despite really needing a night in, I’m pretty damn good at it.

With Colin at 11 months now and both Sophia and I feeling exhausted from life, it’s a good time that we take a breather and slow down our lives a bit. That likely means more nights in and less alcohol. More healthy eating and exercise. My body and mental health could really use that break.