OT - Have fun!

This post is inspired by recent events, a certain girl in my life, and an episode of Scrubs.

We all spend so much time focusing on our lives that we often forget to take time and smell the roses. We focus on losing weight, eating right, going to work, picking the kids up at soccer, cooking dinner, paying bills, getting in time for sleep, exercise, etc. We spend so much time just trying to live that we forget to actually live. You know how schedules work - if you don't pen in some time for something, you never quite have the time for it. You know what that means?

Take some time out for yourselves folks. Go for that solo bikeride to clear your mind. Lay down in a field of grass. Next time it storms outside, go puddle jumping. If you see a bunny in your yard, try to chase it (don't worry, theres no way you can catch it, its just a ton of fun). Hell, just stop and smell some roses the next time you drive by a florist. Who cares what people think - its life - its your life. You only get one. And I have seen so many people in my life (I grew up in a massive family) who end up killing themselves with stress and getting caught up in the hustle and bustle that I fear they never truely got to appreciate what they have. It doesn't have to be a massive undertaking, but don't forget to take a minute or two daily to focus on something purely for yourself.

Your blood pressure, your sanity, and most of the people in your life will thank you.


Matthew