A day in the life…
Ever since I became a “freelancer” my routine and habits have
changed drastically. Not only has been affected because of my newfound
“profession” but some other life events as well. It got pretty much all
over the place, a little out of control some may say. And it was like
that for a while, trying to figure things out and dealing with it.
However, things have changed recently. Still a freelancer but now I can
say I am also a stay-at-home dad — and it’s excellent.
Needless to say, my personal routine has changed again.
But this time things are a little more interesting. First thing in the
morning, Marley wakes up (before everybody else of course), I change her
diaper, prepare milk, give her the milk and sometimes she might go back
to sleep. Some other times she doesn’t fall back asleep because we need
to drop off Mama at work. After either she wakes up, or we get back, I
make coffee (always coffee first — always). I also prepare
myself some breakfast. Usually, two eggs are scrambled with veggies. I
prepare something for the little one as well, a plate with fruits,
cereal, and a piece of chocolate (please don’t judge). We sit at the
kitchen table and set her up with her iPad Pro (actually my
10.5” iPad Pro), so she can watch some cartoons while she eats.
Once she’s all set up I log into my computer, put on my helmet, and
start job hunting. There are several breaks in between due to a
very demanding 2yo which I don’t mind at all, she’s a lot of
fun. Sometimes she will get a bath, and I’ll let her play for a long
while I do my computer stuff.
Then around midday is nap time, usually a struggle but I have
found ways to make it happen. For example, “Hey Siri, play Jump Around by House of
Pain,” and we jump around the house until she’s exhausted. That’s
when I do catch up with my nerdy podcasts, maybe watch a movie, or like
yesterday, take a phone interview! Then usually the afternoon may vary,
we play or watch cartoons or just go out and about.
So I am both a freelancer and a daddy-daycare and to be honest, it
is a lot of fun (a lot of work too), and it makes me happy. Getting to
spend so much time with my daughter is one of the best things I have
right now. Yes, I would love to find a job and get some real
income, and I’m doing everything within my power to achieve that, or at
least I think I am. But I have no control over certain things,
unfortunately, but spending time with Marley and playing around,
teaching her things, it is so awesome, and I love it!
My professional life is a little screwed up at the moment, but my
heart is content. Perhaps I should find a job where I could work from
home? Maybe start the most fabulous successful blog in the world?
Probably not, this is just a thing I’m doing for fun. Seriously though,
the day I find a job, I am sure I will be missing these moments, so
better enjoy them.
In other news! I had a job interview over the phone, and I am
expecting to have another one coming up, from a different company. And
we will see what happens. I am sure I’ll write some nonsense about it!