Being a working mom and Project 31

I have been back at work for 2 days so far and have not cried once. I feel that is a decent accomplishment! I took 12 weeks of maternity leave and came back to an almost entirely different culture at work. When I left in November we were at roughly 200 employees and now are at about 115. People have been demoted, moved, fired, or left willingly. We have an entirely new payroll and employee system that was rolled out shortly before I left but is now in full effect (lots to learn there). They upgraded all of our phone systems and will be upgrading all computers shortly. So, basically short of the building moving, it is VERY different. I was welcomed back with wide open arms though and told how much I was missed. Getting back into the swing of things was not as scary or difficult as I had feared. Lizzy starts daycare next week, I think it will be a lot harder at that point!

Project 31

Day 2: What makes you uniquely you?
I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 3 or 4, by choice not forced upon me. I’m incredibly patient. I have strong faith in God. I can burp as well as most every guy I meet. I read, a LOT. I could live off of french fries  or any type of potato really. I never apologize for being who I am at my core.
THE LIST:
Day 1. What does beauty mean to you?
Day 2. What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3. Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?
Day 4. Style 31. Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 5. Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6. Jaded beauty. Has the world's definition of beauty ever jaded you?
Day 7. Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.
Day 8. Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)? Share, please!
Day 9. What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10. What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Day 11. Post a recipe. Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12. Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13. Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.
Day 14. Style 31. Post an outfit pic!
Day 15. Write to encourage a friend. Inspire her beauty.
Day 16. Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life. Tell her what beauty means.
Day 17. Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18. Describe your personality.
Day 19. Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)
Day 20. Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.
Day 21. Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)
Day 22. What are some needs that need to be met in your community? Blog about how to extend your hand to those who need you.
Day 23. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
Day 24. What is Jesus teaching you presently?
Day 25. Style 31. Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26. What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27. Write a blog to encourage someone and build their confidence!
Day 28. Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29. Write about "a day in the life of me." (Pics are great!)
Day 30. Who is your role model as a woman?
Day 31. Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!