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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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diva lori
did i see that you are headed to so cal in the summer? would so love to meet up with you when you are here if you have the time. how is motherhood? are you well? adjusting to work and baby? for me i have been swamped and while overall happy feeling a bit blue about my upcoming 40th birthday-for some reason it is just really hard.
Re: diva lori
Hi Alix,
YESSSS! My cousin is getting married in Beverly Hills on 8/22 so we're flying in that morning (I have an all day meeting here in T-Town the day before that I cannot get out of and we didn't want to fly with Libby at night...)
I will be staying with my friends in Alta Loma on the 22-24 and then driving up to NorCal on the 24. We're renting a car...
It's a tight schedule, but yes, let's see if we can at least GTG for coffee or lunch while I am down there...what's your schedule like then?
I am sorry you're feeling sad about the big 4-0...just remember it's the new 2-0, right? LOL! And you're fabulous at any age lady...for reals. I see your pics on FB and cannot believe how fit you are and that you're so petite but ride the ocean waves like it's a breeze! Are you planning a special fete to celebrate?
I am doing well...working Tu/Th at the office and from home M/W/F until the first week of May. Libby is amazing...almost 3 months old and learns SO fast it's scary. We show her how to do things one or two times and she's got it down. I am so lucky to be her mom. I am working on finding some balance between being a mom, a wife and an executive...not much "me" time is available but I need to carve out 20-30 minutes/day to walk, meditate and just get back to me. So it's a process...
Big hugs to you and let's see if we can get a little something penciled on the calendar...
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Lori-
First of all libby is so incredibly adorable. You and Joeseph do good baby.
Re a meet up: If you are in town on the 22nd of August-perhaps we could try for dinner? Sadly I work my but off and it is really hard for me to get out in the middle of the day. Not sure when you fly in and whether or not you have time before your wedding but could try for that too. Have no idea where Alta Loma is or how far it is from LA proper. I work in Bev Hills and live in venice and I think that alta loma may be a bit of a drive. Who knows perhaps a quick coffee before the wedding in BH. And might be able to work out a lunch. Re; 40 I know it's so self indulgent to be mopey about it but for whatever it's worth it's just tough. I feel really torn about the whole children thing and feel like i need to make a decision asap or alternatively one will be made for me. The most difficult part about the decision making process is a i feel that a lot of it is coming from a place of fear. Don't get me wrong I love children but part of me freaks out that I will be making a huge mistake i will be all by myself, etc...and the other part say wait a minute do you really want a child in your life right now. So very confusing.
Thank you for the compliments about being fit-it is greatly appreciated because honestly each day i feel like gravity takes a bigger toll. I will tell you this much though, yes, some of my build is genetics but anyone who tells you that staying small and keeping fit is not work-is lying. Right now no fete to celebrate because I am just not in that frame of mind yet, and the house that I own as a rental is taxing us financially-would rather think about putting themoney towards travel or my husband's business as I would like to get out of my line of work. I did however treat myself to a ridiculously expensive new snakeskin hanbag from devi kroell-feeling a tinge of guilt but I must confess that it is very fabulous-hand painted python in this fabulous mermaid colour.
Re: balancing motherhood, being a wife, and work, I am sure it is challegning and is a constant struggle to find the right balance, but knowing you, you are handling it with ease and panache. I do think it is important to carve out time for yourself though-it will in the long run make you a better parent, wife, executive, etc....we are taught in this society as women to give give give and be these selfless perfect people and that is just so wrong and unhealthy.
Anyway-gotta get back to work
xo
a
The wedding is on the 22nd so I won't have time on that day at all..we arrive in late morning dash to get Libby settled with my BFF (Alta Loma is by Rancho Cucamonga/San Dimas), get dressed and head to BH for the wedding at 5 p.m.
As for motherhood...I hear you...I honestly never thought I'd get to a place where I wanted a child. But I did and I still marvel everyday that this time last year we were just getting started on our TTC journey and now we're holding our 3 month old daughter. I will say this...it's true what people say...it is different when it's your own. I have never really been a baby person but I am madly in love with Libby...even when she's crying at the top of her lungs (which is mighty...go figure w/ 2 opera singers for parents). But chosing to become a parent should not be made out of fear...if you and Guy want the awesome priviledge and responsibilty that comes with creating and raising a little person then go for it! And there are many paths to parenthood should you decide that now is not the right time but sometime down the road it is...either way you're blessed! You'd be the coolest 'rents too!
Hang in there hottie!
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