Plan well, have fun, travel the world!
I’m so excited, I don’t even know how to begin this post! Since last June, I’ve been planning a 6-day Paris itinerary, activity packed, fun filled, wonderful solo travel experience to Paris. It is going to be the TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Looking back on how it all got started, I’m amazed at how far I’ve come.
One beautiful evening just before bed a thought popped in my mind (as thoughts often do right before bedtime), “there are so many things to do as a single woman, I should make a list of all the stuff I can do, just because I can!” And so began the birth of this list.
It is by no means comprehensive but it contains ideas,
Let’s be serious- who doesn’t like sweet potato fries? And wouldn’t it be great if you can have as many sweet potato fries as you want?
I thought so, too, so hun and I (see how I slipped that in? I’m dating a wonderful guy, more about that later) decided to make a large batch of fries on a glorious weekend.
The Stressed Out Christian is typing this message at 11:58pm instead of going to bed. Her normal bedtime is 9:30pm because she knows she has to get up at 5:30am to rush to catch the 6am train to work tomorrow.
The stressed out Christian’s inner monologue is like a really bad infomercial. Racing thoughts just keep repeating until you give in and buy that thing you don’t need for 3 easy payments of $59.99 + shipping and handling.
It was relationship game day. The weather was a perfect 75 degrees with a 20mph cool breeze and Google maps told me there was no traffic on the drive to the playing field. I’ve been to all the practice sessions. I’ve read all the play books. I’ve had excellent coaches on the sidelines who encouraged me,
Last year, around the same time I decided to start this blog, I promised myself I would quit talking about going to see a ballet and actually GO SEE a ballet performance. I wanted to see the best dancers in a great location for a reasonable cost. I wanted to see Misty Copeland with my own two eyeballs.
Do you ever notice certain times of the day, or days, when you’re better at a particular thing than others? Like relaxation, for example. Some people are at their best in the morning and others (like myself) are night owls. Or studying. Some like to have peace and quiet and others like loud music. Or cooking,
I don’t know about you, but with all of the stuff happening with the election and with the business of life, Christmas came and went FAST this year.
Nevertheless, I was able to pause for a minute and enjoy being around family. This year was the first year where I was the only sibling in attendance.
One of the reasons I enjoy the holiday season is because of the many opportunities to give. I give regularly and consistently throughout the year, but these months are extra special because I feel like I can contribute to someone’s direct, physical need(s). I am given the opportunity to do something for someone that is fun and rewarding.
Last night I had a “moment.”
What is a “moment?” For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, it’s the dreaded feeling that hits you when you are by yourself on the couch (or in your car, room, toilet, wherever) and you start to reflect on your life and how it’s not what you imagined.