Last week we went to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. I didn’t do anything. I relaxed. I laughed. I moved in slow motion.
It. Was. Sublime.
I went thinking, I’m going to read and I’m going to write and be productive in the most awesome of ways!
But, I didn’t read…or write. I watched this:
So, mostly, all I did was admire. And think. And I thought, What the hell do I want? What am I doing?
This is what I came up with, so far, in no particular order or necessity:
1.) I want a job. An honest to goodness, pay me regularly and not scraping for work or hoping this gig will last kind of job.
2.) I want to improve my posture. What? There’s nothing wrong with that. My shoulders are always so tense…I need to push them down. I’m working on it.
3.) I want to make some stuff. Ok, maybe this one isn’t completely specific, but with my impulsiveness in mind, this could include crafting, drawing, painting, redecorating and/or papier mache. Well…not papier mache. You get it.
4.) I want to be healthier. This one I revisit frequently. I’m exercising. I’m eating better. I’m a work in progress. I feel motivated with this one.
5.) I want to learn Spanish. I know Spanish fairly well. I read it better than I speak it. I’d like to be able to speak it without thinking twice. My best guess is this will include a lot of verb conjugation for me to master. Maybe after that…Italian. Too ambitious?
6.) I want to kick Anxiety’s ass. ‘Nuff said. Prognosis looks good.
7.) I want to soak up as much as I can. Knowledge. Movies. Music. Life. The point here is to absorb, not just admire in passing.
8.) I want to be a guest on the late show with Craig Ferguson. Okay. I know. This is completely outlandish and pointless. Maybe it’s why I put it on the list. Maybe I need something so unreachable to keep my head in the clouds and my feet on the ground. People are famous for nothing these days…anything is possible, right? I just REALLY fancy an awkward pause. (If you don’t know what that means, I suggest you watch the show.)
There are my thoughts. Don’t worry, I don’t charge for them. Not even pennies. Feel free to comment with your own wants. It feels good to put them in print. It also helps you feel more encouraged to go out and get them. 😉
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Hey, that sounds good “I’m a work in progress” – I like that.
I wish you good luck with all the stuff on your list, it sounds woth it – and most of it doable 🙂
maybe Portuguese next? lol
Yes! You are going to be my tutor for that one! We’ll have to Skype our lessons!
Oh, I love this list! I’m so happy that you are working to make this life what you need it to be. Me, I’m in a place where I’m trying to do less and be okay with where I’m at. It’s super hard. I think there’s a time to strive and a time to sit back. I’m trying to sit back but it’s challenging after striving for so long. Anyway. We’re ALL works in progress. Don’t listen to anyone who says they’re not. 🙂
I agree! It is super hard to do that! But, I’m glad you are working on it! It’s so important not to overload ourselves. It’s all about finding the right balance.
Oooh I want to be on Craig Ferguson too! And not just because I find him so yummy with that accent and figure that it wouldn’t be at all creepy for a guest of his show to give him an overly long hug.
If I could be allowed to change the Spanish to French and the ‘Craig Furguson’ show to ‘Graham Norton’, then that is my list too. I think I will go exercise now.