Advice I Need To Take

Once in a while I let work take over my life.  I say "yes" to work a lot.  Please remember, I absolutely love what I do, so while I can get overwhelmed, I always feel like I am working toward my purpose.  Which is why Leslie Knope of "Parks and Rec" is such an important character in my life.  Played by Amy Pohler, Leslie is the definition of "do-gooder, hard working, nose to the grindstone, full hearted, would do anything for the people she loves" kind of character.  The people she loves being everyone in her small town of Pawnee, Indiana, and, more importantly, her friends and family that have her back every step of the way.

As Leslie Knope evolves throughout the series, she says one important line that she sticks to for the rest of the show.

We have to remember what's important in life.  Friends. Waffles. Work.  Or waffles, friends, and work. But work comes third."

Thank you to my loved ones, my clients who are also my friends, and to Leslie, for reminding me what is important.

P.S. I will not be terribly upset if someone figures out a way to get this for my birthday....February 25...jussayin.