stop. take a second. breathe.
as simple as that sounds- lately i have had to tell myself this simple phrase or else… it wouldn’t happen. 2011 started off with a sprint and hasn’t slowed at all. i think life going 100 mph is a good thing- keeps me busy, keeps me entertained the flip side- there is no rest stop on this highway.
no matter what is it- work or play- i have been lucky this year to be busy and growing as a person. the interesting thing with constantly learning is that – everything is the long way. it’s never familiar so there are no short cuts. i’ve never been a short cut kind of person- but there are weeks where i feel like i just can’t catch a break. luckily, i have found myself surrounded by people who, without question step up and catch me if i’m falling. i don’t thank all of you enough- but my life wouldn’t be anything without you.
as i get a moment to think on this wednesday afternoon- my mind has been thinking about one thing lately…adventure.
it’s been too long since i was gallivanting in foreign places. 2011 will change that. i have been consistently having this idea in my head of taking a trip somewhere in the world- alone. after much discussion and research i think at this point that isn’t a safe choice to make. although, still very tempting.
i recently bought a world map and placed it on the wall right above my computer at work. this makes it easy to day dream in the moments i get – about where in the world i should go next. some strong contenders are portugal, bali, japan, thailand, costa rica.. clearly i have some narrowing down to do by the fall. but mark my words i will be someone not on this continent this year. just you watch.
for now- weekdays at work and coaching volleyball- followed by weekend trips to seattle, la, or staying home and exploring portland with my lovely friends will keep me more than content.
but the back of my mind is always filled with thoughts of overseas adventures. i can’t wait
Love, curiosity of the unknown
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