four people twelve times | 06.14

June.

What a month this June has been! We started it off with Ivo’s Half Iron race in Oliver. We were cheering not just on Ivo during this race but also on our friends, Reb and Chris. It was so hot on that day but it didn’t stop all the athletes from doing great performances. Ivo came first in his age group and of course, we couldn’t be more proud of him! Now he is training really hard for his Ironman Whistler even though he is going through some injuries.

Both kids have been at home for the last two weeks due to teachers strike. The schools got closed after Friday 13th and haven’t opened since then. Kids didn’t get their report cards and the question if the schools open on time in September, is still in the air. So far they seem to have fun at home but I know the two and half months will get too long since both of us work full-time and can’t take too many days of vacation to spend somewhere outside with them. We have to think about some plans for a family vacation sometime in August soon for sure.

As for myself goes, June has been quite an emotional roller-coaster. It started with high hopes for a change of career but unfortunately it didn’t go through at the end. At the beginning I was really excited that things might change and I might be able to finally do a work which I would enjoy but the reality was different at the end. My mind and feelings are definitely not in my current field as I’ve ended up in there sort of “accidentally”. But I believe that my right time will come soon and everything will change for better. I am not loosing hope (even though on some days it feels like it).

I am also hoping to get my “creative mojo” back soon. I love photography but lately don’t pick my camera up too often. I also feel the need and urge to just create (either doing some scrapbooking or just some handmade crafts) but can’t force myself to do it. I know it is just a phase but I can’t wait to get over it. Luckily my dear friend Harmony has always some plans in her sleeves and helps me to boost my lack of creativity.

During this last month I’ve learned a lot about myself. Not just thanks to this “work” experience, but also thanks to my bike training. I biked 105km and 122km long bike rides on two weekends.  I have never thought about myself as a strong person but I’ve found out that I am one. I pushed through pain and finished those rides and I’m quite proud of it. Pain is temporary, pride is forever. So true!  My race is going to be 160km and it will take a place in just three weeks. Eeek! I’m definitely excited and scared at the same time.

Katrin and I “jumped” in into reading and both of us enjoy just relaxing with a good book. She is quite a reader which makes my mother’s heart sing. I love reading. I am finishing Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand and havealready two books lined up.

Patrik is still into cars and sports and now he is enjoying watching Fifa as well. His cycling practices will go through the whole summer which will keep him in shape and will also help to burn his extra energy.

Over here we are preparing for Katrin’s B-day, hoping for some warm sunny days, lake visits, keeping up in touch with our friends, doing BBQs and having dinners outside.

Summer, bring.it.on!