So, I had the most invasive GYN exam today. Gah! I don’t want to go in to the details but I think most of you know exactlllllly what I am talking about.
Paper gown and all. Woo hoo!
Anyway, after my exam I walked to my car and decided to grab a hotdog at a corner hotdog cart. He was standing right next to a Mr. Softee truck. I know, I KNOW!
Treats and more treats.
What I loved about the moment was that upon further observation, the hotdog vendor was eating a vanilla cone with sprinkles whilst the Mr. Softee vendor was eating a hotdog. Could you blame either one?
And so I thought, “Wouldn’t it be grand to go through life with such a nice treat just feet away?” Both are not easy jobs to run and lord knows the public, as charming as they may be, does have its share of kooks. But isn’t it worth it to have such a moment of joy during a hot, summer (first day of summer today!) day? Where else in the world could you ever…?
So I thought about it. Isn’t career and children the same thing? I work a stressful day with the longest hours known to mankind…why? Can’t I have both? A career and time with my child? My daughter is most important to me, despite the cool career. I am thinking of changing my path so that I could have better balance. She deserves that. And in a way, there is nothing wrong with having both the gift of time with her and a nice way to earn a paycheck.
It’s a hotdog and an ice cream on a sunny day amongst the millions of people in my city.
It’s a nice little treat which balances the other treat.
Do you know what I mean?
I will find my way. We all have the ability to find our own way.
It’s exciting. 
ps. I suggest anyone going through IVF and injections (and such) to GO and get a soft cone or comforting hotdog with the works. Really. It is required.
