I find myself describing my life as "charmed" when chatting with people.
Indeed it is.
As one who spends his work day raising money to support homeless young people, I am very well aware that I have so much in my life.
A loving spouse who I am in love with.
A wonderful roof over my head that I get to share with my husband, four dogs and two chinchillas.
I have a job I love.
I have an incredibly amazing group of friends who are always there with love and support.
I have the opportunity to eat very well.
I could keep going.
With this blog I have the opportunity to share things that are important to me, like veganism, animal rights issues, equality and about how we all have more in common than not.
And I lead a life that is just a regular life.
I got up close and personal with this thought this week when life just seemed so crazy. Work was crazy busy. As I realized this I also remembered that it wasn't just this week, but the last couple of weeks. Sixty hour work weeks as I prepared for our largest fundraising event of the year. One night I didn't gt any sleep and got back to the office the next morning pretty exhausted.
Add in home life, blogging, and everything else that we do as part of life and I was completely wiped.
I'm sure you can relate.
So this weekend I am completely chilling out. I have time planned with my little brother (from Big Brothers/Big Sisters) and that is about it. Maybe some gym time. Maybe some writing time. A book sounds good? And I think Mike and I are due for a date night.
These are the things that relax me, that make me feel like I am alive.
Life can get crazy. Sometimes I have to stop, take a breathe, and just smile. Or take a nap.
Thanks for reading!
Gay and vegan in the burbs (of Los Angeles). I blog about veganism, equality, compassion, activism, politics, spirituality and the awesome life experiences of The Gay Vegans. The "s" includes my husband, Mike! I believe that we all have more in common than not and that we all have the power to be the voice of the voiceless. I want this blog to be a tool for me to build bridges amongst communities and those with differing opinions.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
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