04/14/2020
Hello to all our SmileStudioLA office family.
I truly hope you and your families are doing well and staying safe during the Covid-19 quarantine.
This is was written on day 18 for me. I am still the one office staff member who may be returning your calls if you are leaving the office a message if Dr. Cho is not available.
As most of you know, I have been part of the SmileStudioLA team for the past 26 years. The only time I am out is if I am on a family vacation. but never THIS long. That being said, I am not going to sugar coat it. This has been a strenuous, awkward and emotional time. As we are seeing and hearing of the many affected by this world-wide pandemic. We've been stripped of freedom that we have to often taken for granted. With nowhere to go, we are faced with just being. This is something that is too uncomfortable for some and most of us don't know how to do. It has been a reality wake up call in so many ways for me.
I have caught up with my day to day routine, hustle and bustle, as so many of us do, that we often forget to check in with the most important person, which is the "Me."
So being stripped from everyday routine has had some wonderful advantages for me. By nature, I am an empath and nurturer. Finding balance with the not normal and creating a safe and loving space for my family has been my major priority, now more than ever. I'm grateful that we have all stayed healthy, as my husband and youngest son still go to work, while my oldest son and I are full time quarantined.
I've stayed busy with many long overdue home projects and organizing, that many days leaves my house looking disorganized, but we are getting there. I've picked up cooking again. That was a joke for the first week, as in recent years my husband was the Chef of the house. Most importantly, this time has really allowed me to reconnect not only with my family, but with myself. I've enjoyed getting back to daily meditation, reading books myself, rather than audio, a little art and even some gardening for outdoor time. I've even dusted off my treadmill and am back on it. Most importantly, I am finding the balance of my mind, body and spirit that I was having a hard time finding. I am grateful to be here today and to be experiencing the home meals, jokes and conversations, Netflix and Disney moments that have brought me and my family closer.
I patiently await the day we can go back to enjoying the great outdoors and back to business.
Blessings to all -
Lupe Romero Jara
