Goodbye March 2025 | Day in the life RCD

Hello RCD readers,

That was a long blogging break. I've missed writing a lot and literally felt out of place not being able to blog. But here I am. I tried blogging for myself privately my fasting days but I didn't have an enough time to write every day. So I just focused on my fastening. I sometimes feel like I'm not exceeding when it comes to this mostly because it feels like what I set out to do not always pan out. And that bothers me a lot.

Here is a little update

I didn't know what I would do March and April. But they were busy months. 

January resurrection

I have a project that I'm really excited to do. But it's not panning out. Mostly this happens when the client is inconsistent and the project is not a real priority. So you'll get late replies and changes when we have finished the design phase or last you'll feedback is not linear towards the recent design that was sent. That means they don't like the drafting you made or they don't even know which phase the project is currently. The problem here is the project has to not become a priority for yourself because you won't get paid any time soon. That means you'll go back & forth with the clients feedback for weeks when you know it will take months for a response. And of course that means a month passes by and you aren't paid yet. Time wasted. Best thing is to put these project's at last on your to do list. Mostly because the other project's with client's who give regular feedback will pay on the time. And this project will be finished when it is suppose to. 

First site visits for 2025 (end February- Begin March)

I was honored to have two project's back to back in February that needed site visits. One was mother-daughter duo and the other was a referral.  Both are current house designs that need two different services. One needs a redesigning and the other one needs an extending of current house. Both are very interesting to work with. These are currently still going. And I'm really excited how everything will pan out. 

March 1st

The month began with a dance recital for the rebuilding of Charlotte Sprangers ballet school. The benefit was a success thanks to the other dance companies, dance supporters and OG student of our ballet school. I made an choice that fits me to help behind the scenes during the recital itself. And of course I felt guilty that I didn't do more. I'm learning to stop that. Everyone else has own responsibilities and busy life schedules. I should accept that it's normal to be too busy to be everywhere and give what is possible from yourself. If that means not being at everything like I'm use too that's okay. Trying to learn this but it's really hard. 

Dance recital

The month March and April my boss has decided to still give a dance recital after the burning of our last location in December. I actually already made dances in December for three classes and the fourth she stole my music. HAHAH Now I had to start all over. But it is all working out. She makes two dances and I make two. Or let's say two we'll make together. The kids are doing their best. And everything will go really smooth I believe. I have to say. Seeing dances I've done in church being learned by different ballerina's feels like a full circle moment. "Move and give the next generations their spotlight"

Building permit rat race

I'm used to that the building department was nonchalant. So my focus was on taking new project's on. And me thinking I would only have time for these project's. I was so wrong. Most of March consisted of going multiple times to building department to check if I had corrections, to check if the building permit is finished, to deliver the additions and corrections. Ps. beginning of April one document had no corrections anymore and the other one still had to get go to the director of the building department for approval. Mid April I received One building permit approval.

The ones who are there

I'm learning a lot from relationships. And I noticed that creating relationships and friendships are a part of life's journey. Being there for strangers when they need some support. I've met some really interesting people. Some for different countries wanting to meet me because my blog. Some see me every day for work and just a little kindness learning that I just met a fellow Christian. And saw some old classmates after years again in March. It was so funny. The little recap of how life is going are seeing an old friend with grey hair now was the funniest.  Finding  people and meeting people that you can connect with on something is always an blessing. I'm grateful for those moments in life.

Failed Women's day Highlight

I'm so done with this. I've been trying this since 2016. I want to put female architect's , engineers etc in spotlight on my page. First time the female architect's never responded. Only one did and I had to cancel her because nobody else responded. I tried it years later again with write to yourself and no response (we made a Suriname engineers Facebook group). Crickets is all I heard. 2023 I made for women that made me who I am. "Granny, Mommy and big sis". And that was a success. Last year I tried and three did response. Two shared and were really excited. One did not even act like I put her in the spotlight no clue why. Maybe she didn't like the idea. This year I had two yes and one no. I sent the questions and no response. Made other content for March and let it go. I'm not sure why women that I think are amazing don't want to be put their self in spotlight but I'm not trying this anymore. hahahah

Taxes

I've learned that knowing your profession and advocating for it on a daily basis is not for everyone. I asked a lot of people and had people not knowing recent changes. Or people not wanting to explain and give a half ass advice so I would end the conversation of asking a question. And in the end just doing it yourself and being silent. 

That's recap of March. Have a blessed day