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"What She Said"
A Letter From The Editor
By Shevvy Malibu
Hi loveys! It's summer time and the livin’ is fine. And it really is fine. Just recently I had to take a step back and remind myself.
The other day a good friend commented on how well the magazine was doing and how far I had come. And I was caught off guard and in a bit of disbelief. After all couldn’t she see how far I had yet to go? What about all the mistakes I’ve made so far? What about all those little failures that happen so often?
As she was going on praising what I’ve accomplished so far, all I can hear is yeah, but what about all my screw ups? She can see all my steps forward. I notice all the missteps on the way. As a serial entrepreneur, I am constantly juggling, constantly hustling so after a job well done. I tend to move on to the next task or obstacle or challenge. I never really take time to say “You Go, Girl” to that chic in the mirror. I just keep going.
This wasn’t confined to my business life either. Juggling four kids, a husband, a home and a zillion pets can get overwhelming. As organized as I try to be, I sometimes end up forgetting an appointment, being late to a game, bailing on story time, falling asleep on date night, skipping out on the homemade meal for takeout. And I wallow in such guilt when I am not the wife and mother I feel my family deserves. But what about when I show up to the class party on time with homemade brownies? Or planned a special date night with the hubby with all his favorite things? Do I then pat myself on the back and say what a great thing you did today? No, I never really do. I mean I feel good, but I don’t celebrate my wins with the same determination that I criticize my failings. But that stops now! Continue Reading Here...