Advent, 2024
And here we are—I’m sitting surrounded by the scent of freshly baked cookies, laptop on my lap, all the cleaning and gift wrapping done. I’m watching the new warm-glow string lights on our Christmas tree (the ones I always hesitated to replace the old set with, but always wished for), and I can’t help but melt into the feeling of being fully present in this moment.
So much has happened this year, and I’ve had to stand strong in so many places. Now, for a few days, those noisy demands quiet down, and only my family and all these delicious sweets remain. I already love this whole feeling in advance!
Dated: Dec 24, 2024
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Welcome to our little virtual corner! I’m a single mother raising my wonderful son, Ruben, who has grown into a remarkable teenager. For years, I was the sole breadwinner as a Krav Maga instructor, balancing the challenges of parenthood and work on my own. When Ruben started kindergarten, I embarked on a new journey by studying healthcare management at Semmelweis University, specializing in health tourism management. After graduating, I began working in my field and experienced firsthand the tragic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while serving as a healthcare manager in a state hospital. As the pandemic subsided, I transitioned into private healthcare, where I currently work as a practice manager. Meanwhile, our family moved from a small town to Vác, a charming historic Danube riverside city near Budapest. Here, we embrace the everyday moments and joys of life together. If you want to hear more stories about us, you’re warmly invited to visit the original Daysonpaper blog at S&Ru’s Diary on daysonpaper.blog.hu. So I decided to try living for a year on an international stage and see if there are other mothers in similar shoes for whom this diary could be a support on the harder days—just as it has been a support for me when I was able to look beyond the difficulties and sincerely believe in my own strength. Thank you for stopping by!
