The great subject I forgot to raise in the last log is the fantastic article on Armenia that can be found in the March issue of The National Geographic Magazine. My favorite magazine covers my favorite subject.... Armenia.
I got the issue last week and finally read it. Nicely done. This time, the article focused on Armenia itself as a growing republic rebuilding after so much devastation in the early 1990s. In 1978, they had an article on Armenia, but a more historical perspective and much more focus on the diaspora... remember the "Kiss Me I'm Armenia" tshirt? I have the issue. :)
This time, the arial view of Yerevan was what floored me. With Ararat in clear view behind the city, it's monumental presence drew attention to the significance of the land beyond the boarder. The article also did our history some justice. I love that photo. Overall, a proud article.
On the more frustrating note, it seems this is the time of the year where we all get caught up in a million responsibilities going to so many different meetings during the week that coming home at 9 pm on a weeknight seems so early. Weekends fly by so quickly, I didn't even realize it was March 1st until the end of the day.
After a very sunny relaxing day yesterday (Sunday), walking through Georgetown, having a falafel on the Potomac River, today swirled me up into my overwhelming frustration of too many responsibilities that have fallen through the cracks lately. This is the guilt burning inside me saying, "Arsineh, you know you took on these responsibilities, you have no one to blame but yourself... and you also know these are the right things to do." But sometimes we need reminders of why we burn ourselves out like this. I know the end result is worth it, but I lost my ability to determine what is worth the sacrifie. I think it just got easier to say yes to everything that I forgot how to say no. I know it's for a good reason, but in the middle of multitasking, I just don't have time anymore to sit and think about what that reason is.
Any inspirational words out there for me and the many others who are in my shoes? I know you're out there.
I got the issue last week and finally read it. Nicely done. This time, the article focused on Armenia itself as a growing republic rebuilding after so much devastation in the early 1990s. In 1978, they had an article on Armenia, but a more historical perspective and much more focus on the diaspora... remember the "Kiss Me I'm Armenia" tshirt? I have the issue. :)
This time, the arial view of Yerevan was what floored me. With Ararat in clear view behind the city, it's monumental presence drew attention to the significance of the land beyond the boarder. The article also did our history some justice. I love that photo. Overall, a proud article.
On the more frustrating note, it seems this is the time of the year where we all get caught up in a million responsibilities going to so many different meetings during the week that coming home at 9 pm on a weeknight seems so early. Weekends fly by so quickly, I didn't even realize it was March 1st until the end of the day.
After a very sunny relaxing day yesterday (Sunday), walking through Georgetown, having a falafel on the Potomac River, today swirled me up into my overwhelming frustration of too many responsibilities that have fallen through the cracks lately. This is the guilt burning inside me saying, "Arsineh, you know you took on these responsibilities, you have no one to blame but yourself... and you also know these are the right things to do." But sometimes we need reminders of why we burn ourselves out like this. I know the end result is worth it, but I lost my ability to determine what is worth the sacrifie. I think it just got easier to say yes to everything that I forgot how to say no. I know it's for a good reason, but in the middle of multitasking, I just don't have time anymore to sit and think about what that reason is.
Any inspirational words out there for me and the many others who are in my shoes? I know you're out there.
posted by Arsineh at 7:13 AM
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