Wearing a few different hats can be hard work. Now matter what people say, it’s a juggle. Each and every single day, we are doing so many things these days. From maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, and trying to fit in some sort of exercise regime, through to raising our beautiful children, being a doting wife, and keeping a clean household, it’s so easy to get bogged down in the daily tasks of life. Even answering emails and checking social media can be things we simply don’t have time for. Somehow though, we do make time for that. We also make time for trying to be a good friend, a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on when our friends need it the most. Some people come in and out of your life at different times, and for various reasons.
I know of late, I have spent quite some time reflecting this. We might not get to see some of our older friends as much as we would like to, but it’s not because we don’t want to, it’s just that sometimes distance, or busy lives, simply – gets in the way. Over the weekend, I caught up with my best-friend who is visiting from overseas. It was so nice to see her, to put on a nice dress and to go out and get dressed up. We didn’t necessarily “hit the town” per-say, but we enjoy a drink or two, with a nice cheese platter and talked. We chatted about everything and anything. Just how it should be in a true friendship. It was like no time had passed. Sometimes in life, it really is just what the doctor ordered. Life isn’t perfect. And quite our family relationships aren’t perfect either. Those closest to us can often hurt us, and vice versa. We sometimes let those closest to us affect us the most and you know why? Because they are usually the ones who we care about the most. That’s why we care.
On that note, I hope that whenever you read this, you remember to be kind to your loved ones. Treat people with the respect that they deserve. Don’t settle for behaviour that you think has to be a certain way – you deserve respect, you deserve the best. Do be open and honest with what you want in life. The relationships that you want to continue to nurture. Your immediate family is everything. For me, that is my husband, and my kids. They are my everything. My world. I love them dearly. xo
