Work it, girl.

When I was senior in college they had us do an exercise where we visualized our lives in ten years. When I closed my eyes I saw myself in full-color. I had blonde hair down my back, a camel colored cashmere knee-length coat, a complimentary burberry scarf and a coordinating Coach bag. I was a professional on my way to an important meeting.

Me and my fellow fashion majors, senior year. Chicago, IL, circa 2000.

I bought the coat as a birthday gift for myself this past January. And, this weekend I got a new Burberry scarf (along with matching gloves). And we all know of my well established handbag collection. The image of the person I had hoped to be within a 10-years of graduating has come to fruition in only eight years.

Oh, and the important meeting? I never quite defined that aspect. It was always a blurry part of the image. But, I can tell you I have lots of important meetings to go to.

The company Stewart works for was never able to find a stronger candidate than me. So, my gamble to hold off and see my maternity leave through paid off. I got to finish my time with Skyler AND I got my dream job. Truly, a dream job! It's an International position that will specialize in China, an emerging marketplace.

China was my first choice for an international assignment, but I was swayed to Europe. Although I will miss Stewart and Skyler, if I have to travel going to Shanghai would be my top choice behind the USA.

skyler everly. world's best everything.

You may recall I doubted that any woman can have it all back in my first trimester, when I was green and puking. Sitting at my desk was horrible. Then as the pregnancy progressed I couldn't even do that. Now, many months on the other side, I am ready to try it again. To have it all. And, if I can find a way to balance it, I will have it all. Awesome husband, world's best kid, and dream job.

Now, I know what you are thinking? What about my soul searching? What about staying home with Skyler? Well, I will continue to try to find a way to support myself through writing. And, TRUST ME, being a Mama is my calling. It is what I do best. But, we have long-term plans that require two incomes. I wish it was different, but right now I have to accept what is. And, what is is that I have to work.

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Awesome hubs.

And, if I have to work at least I will be doing something I have a deep passion for. There is a daycare next door, so I can go over at lunch. My new boss has committed to keeping all my travel short and no overtime. If I have to work outside the home, it is as ideal as it could possibly be.

Besides, you cannot beat the view. That awesome husband of mine* will be in the same room, working just three rows up. Being able to steal glances of the real deal beats a framed picture any day.

*Stew was dancing around the room because we have dreamed of working together. He is really happy.