Take A Break Sis!

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As a married career women and mom of two, married to a man who also has a full-time career, life can get pretty busy.  After what seems like the busiest job assignments that we have had during our combined careers, it was time to pack up our life after three years in Europe and head back to The United States of America.  Our next destination was the Lone Star state also known Texas.

After a crazy year of separation due to work in 2015 that rolled over into 2016, we decided that we needed a true family vacation.  This involved taking a few days of annual leave on the way to our next destination.  We traveled through a total of 15 states and finally ended up on the last leg of the family trip in central Florida to visit my parents.  The visit with them was very much needed.  There is nothing like home cooking and the enjoyable peace and quiet of living on a farm.

After a couple of days in the country Neal decided that we should have a parent getaway.  Of course, I agreed to this idea and my parents were excited about their time with the grand babies. After the plans were made and we made sure the kids were okay with the idea (and of course they were). We were off to Daytona Beach Florida for some fun in the Sun.

The ride to Daytona was nice and quiet, Neal and I talked when we wanted to, or we didn’t and that was the beauty of the mini road trip.  It was just me and him.  Time that was definitely needed after what felt like three years of no time to focus on just us.

When we arrived at the hotel, we were given a beautiful suite with a gorgeous view of the beach.  The next few days were awesome, we were beach bums, bed bums and ate some of the best seafood in the area. The reconnecting of us was appreciated and very much needed.  We laughed, talked and sometimes just being with each other not saying a word was louder than our conversations.  We truly enjoyed each other’s company.

Spending alone time with your spouse is VERY important.  With the numerous distractions that come with dual careers, personal/professional goals and children it is easy for your relationship to slip down the priority list.  Make the time to get away, regroup and refocus on you.  You will be glad that you did.

Published by SheSpeakz

Who is She? I am a Wife, Mom, Daughter, Full Time Employee, Friend and Change Agent that has been succeeding, failing and winging it for years. Although I am not perfect, I do know that God has been guiding my path along the way in each journey. No matter how good or bad my experiences may be or have been, I know they serve a purpose. What is that purpose? To show you that you are not taking this journey called life alone. Over the years I have met phenomenal women with stories that you would not believe unless you heard them yourself. I created the SheSpeakz platform as a way to “Speak Life” into ourselves and those around us. SheSpeakz is a way to tell our stories and encourage women to embrace their journeys. At times it may be uncomfortable but there is someone who needs to hear your truth. I love meeting other people, listening to others about their life experiences, making connections and helping others make connections. When women collaborate with and support other women, amazing things happen. Some of my passions are leadership/personal development, empowering women to be themselves, mentoring, public speaking, baking, traveling, writing my blog and spending time with my family and friends. I currently reside in the San Antonio, Texas area with my spouse and our two active children. My call to action for you as a reader is to embrace who you are and know that you are enough. We all can use a little improvement in some areas of our lives but don’t let that stop you from loving yourself and being the best you. I also ask that you take the time to encourage and support one another. In this delicate time, we can all use positivity in our lives. I also ask that you are intentional about making a positive impact in the lives of those around you and in your local communities. Use your talents that you have been given to change the world one good deed at a time. You can communicate with me on the following platforms: Follow me on Instagram: @theshespeakz Email: theshespeakz@gmail.com Thank you for stopping by, I look forward to our journey together. Neek

2 thoughts on “Take A Break Sis!”

  1. Family is precious! It’s a blessing to be able to have your parents to watch them while you two got back to the basics! My parents have been married for over 40 yrs and have made more of an effort to have “date night”. At first I thought seriously then that’s cute then I was like wait it’s necessary! Regardless of what is going on make the time to be what each other needs at the perfect moment.

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  2. “Make the time to get away, regroup and refocus on you. “

    This! There will never be a good time to break away. The job and the work will be there when you return though. The hustle and bustle will be there. We have to nurture the things that outlast careers. That’s family, friends, connection, and love because otherwise we might find that we don’t have the energy to sustain the career or the fam!

    -Co-signing & Vacationing ❤️

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