As I creep slowly closer to 40, I find myself looking both back at what (and whom) I've loved, and looking forward to the future and what it might hold. I don't know about the rest of you, but birthdays are always a time of reflection for me.
What have I done?
What do I still want to do?
My god, its time to get this saggy old bum in gear and do some of those things I want to, while I'm still able to! Admittedly, I have 70+ year old friends that are still out climbing mountains, and heli-skiing, and swimming with sharks... And who's to say I won't be one of them someday? I plan on it, but in the meantime, I'm very much feeling the need to carpe diem.
I woke this morning, feeling uneasy in my own skin, itching to... do something. Anything. For although I've spent the summer travelling, I feel like I've been stagnating since early spring.
So I'm reviewing my happiness list and see what I can (re)incorporate into my life:
Roadtrips
Quiet solitude at the beach
Slow cooking Sundays
Space for just me sometimes- no man, no kids
Rock climbing and sailing
A warm fire to curl up in front of
Morning bike rides
Rekindling friendships I've let lapse
Music
Waking up somewhere in nature
Any one have any thoughts? Anything on their must-have happiness list? Share in the comments, and it may inspire me (or others) to try new things, or revisit old ones! I can't be the only one who's lost sight of that which makes me...me, right?
I was actually just thinking about how I really miss making big meals on Sundays. Real, cooked from scratch meals.
ReplyDeleteI also miss sleep. So, so very much. So yeah, on my happiness list is sleeping away the weekend, or in my case a Sunday. And not feeling guilty for it. *sigh*
Juli- i tried making pasta tonight from scratch. Which I can do in my sleep. But between homework, and catfights between the girls, it became one sodden, gooey mess. I want to relax and •enjoy• the cooking... Not just get it done to shut the kids up.
ReplyDelete(I've also taken to hiding in my bathroom to get away from them how. How sad is it I do that?)
I was locked in the bathroom about four hours ago... if I had had your number I could have texted you. :)
ReplyDelete•NOT 'cause I'm sick... Im just hiding. Ewww. I just realized how that sounded lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure I've gotten old and boring because at the moment, my favorite happy thing is to relax on my couch, when the house has been cleaned, with a glass of wine, and a good book. That's all I need. BOOM. happy!
ReplyDeleteI escape into my Kindle and all the free books I have on it. Such discovery, such adventure, such entertainment, and all on my sofa.
ReplyDeletePeace to read that's all I need.
ReplyDeleteSara, Sarah & Fly,
ReplyDeleteI'm seeing a theme here! :)
I love this list (and the fact that you have 70-year-old mountain climber friends). It's so important to stay on top of this stuff. I've found that being outside in any capacity helps me feel more alive. Just sitting in my backyard reading brings up that feeling of freedom. But I definitely need to move travel higher on my list. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteMel- I totally agree, any time I spend outside helps me relax!
ReplyDeleteTime on horseback. I can only get out twice a week on borrowed horses. Something nice about controlling a big animal without really thinking about it.
ReplyDeleteTuna - way too long since I've been riding! What a great idea, I should go volunteer to exercise some at our local stables. Aren't you the brilliant one!!!
ReplyDeleteLet me make this perfectly clear, I am not the lurker!! :)
ReplyDeleteChick flicks make excellent Saturday night company! :)
DeleteLol, Shrink, I know! I have multiple programs which have pegged (what I assume to be a male) his IP address. Internet harassment is an pathetic man's best friend I suppose.
ReplyDeleteI am about to turn 30 and have narrowed my list of goad for the next decade down to one word: adventure
ReplyDeleteYes - I have something for you. Just went to a workshop on "reinvention" on Saturday.
ReplyDeletehttp://blog.sarastrategies.com/
travel more... bring my "real" camera (Iphone doesn't count). focus on being in one spot, without the pressure of needing to see everything. write about it.
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