Oh life. It can be amazing, complex and at times overwhelming all at once. Living your life can be like surfing, we all search for those precious moments where its just us coasting inside the tube of life. Then when we least expect it we get knocked off our boards, only to turn around and start peddling back towards this wave called life to do it all again…

I know it’s been a eons since I’ve written a blog or mentioned anything about my endeavours. Needless to say, I got knocked off my surf board and had a hard time getting back on.  The reason? I’ve got a small person taking over my body! Lol if you’ve been on Twitter (follow me here) then you’ve probably read that yes I am expecting and yes I’ve been horribly sick. The result? I’ve gone from sleeping 2 hrs a night, preparing my book for publishing, being editor in chief to the magazine and holding down the fort as mom to a very active 5 year old as well as my regular 9-5…to well spending my days running between the bathroom and my bed. That in itself is like going from 180km/ hr to a dead stop. Alas, I have converted back to plain old human Elle from my superwoman form.

The last 4 months though have allowed me to take some time to truly analyze my life and my career. I had become so used to taking care of everyone else that I forgot to take care of myself. Learning I was pregnant has forced me to slow down and breathe. I’m truly thankful for that because it’s allowed me to gain a new perspective on my career. I’ve been asked what’s been going on with my projects that were in the works before the bump came along. So here’s the latest:

1. As much as I loved the challenge of being editor in chief- it wasn’t for me. The reason? It stifled my creativity. I was used to writing everyday and blogging everyday when I took on the roll of editor in chief my creativity suddenly became the least important element. My life was now decided by deadlines, photoshoots and editing other peoples creative works. Kudos to those who live and love it, as for me? I love my creativity more.

2. Fiction is where it’s at! With my book now completed, I’ve been able to focus on my next project. A series of short stories! But more on that later!

3. The Power of One Campaign. This campaign is my heart and my soul. Never have I felt so passionate about helping others. While my school tour had to be postponed ( somehow throwing up during my presentation doesn’t make a great impression ) it will resume and be better than ever this coming fall.

I would like to thank everyone who has emailed, tweeted, phoned or made any attempt to reach out in the past 4 months. Thank you for keeping me motivated. I am glad to say that yes, I’m ready to resume my usual form as superwoman and take over the world one word at a time.

xoxo

Elle

p.s. I’ve been told I should add a baby blog to part of my site…thoughts??

p.p.s  ” The world can’t hold me, too much ambition! ”

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