I’m back!
It’s been….about a year and a half since I stopped by this space, though I’ve thought about it often.
Since last we talked I:
Bought a house!
Took about nine months off of all social media.
Visited a friend in Boulder, CO and dealt with elevation sickness for the first time.
Traveled to Madagascar to work on a nature reserve for a few weeks and find some quiet space for my head and heart
Went on a real solo vacation/adventure where I had nothing planned for a whole week and all the down time didn’t make me go crazy! I worked remotely a little on this trip as well and met so many people that do it full time. It’s got me daydreaming and scheming…
Spent more time alone than ever before, and learned/am learning to relish it.
Started using a budgeting program that has revolutionized how I use my money (and made budgeting for trips and big-ticket house projects much less stressful).
Took a Burlesque performance class and shook my booty on stage for a delightfully enthusiastic crowd.
Took a pottery wheel class where I learned to embrace the fact that I suck at pottery but can still enjoy the process.
Took a memoir writing class that reminded me I have things to say and taught me that I have limiting beliefs around my writing skills that are holding me back from telling my stories. It also taught me that editors are the best.
Now that you’re caught up on my big adventures, I’d love to hear about what you’ve been up to these past months. What big or small adventures have you had?
Before I go, I’ll leave you with these two pieces that I’ve been thinking about lately:
Regarding all the classes I’ve been taking lately and all my mediocrity that’s showed up in them; I’m reminded “It’s the doing that makes a thing worth it. It’s the chasing of joy. “
“True creative responsibility for one’s life involves more than positive visualisation and action towards our dreams. It also means destroying that which is no longer relevant.” What are you destroying in your life?
Have fun, be safe, and love on each other,
Alix