I’m taking the summer off.
I’m going old school, like back when I was a kid, when the summer was about fun. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with chocolate milk. Ice cream. Cartoons. Reading. Playing. Jumping rope. Bike riding around the block. Roller skating in the schoolyard. Running under the hose strung over the clothesline and “swimming” in the plastic pool set up in the driveway. (Remember, I was a city kid!)
Okay, I can’t really go back that far. Me on roller skates now would be an accident waiting to happen, and the only thing that would fit in that plastic pool now is my feet. But I think you get the idea.
I’ve been struggling lately, for a number of reasons, to keep my optimistic realist/realistic optimist self going. I find I am in need of . . . something. A rest. A reset. A re-evaluation.
So, in keeping with a more nostalgic, more relaxed summer, the plan is a loose one, but hopefully includes moments of fun, laughter, peace, play.
But no roller skates.
Wishing you all a super summer!
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Any suggestions for rest, resetting, re-evaluating? What are your favorite summer memories as a kid? Any favorite summer activities, books, TV shows, movies? Then or now?
Take a break! Once I became a teen, summer was all about movies and concerts.
ReplyDeleteI hope I actually I do because I really need one.
DeleteFun on those teen summer memories! :)
I love that idea and I hope it's the best summer! Lately, I have found I need to be around people more in order to recharge my battery. Some people it's the opposite, but whatever the magic button is for you, I hope you find it.
ReplyDeleteSending warm thoughts and sunshine!
Thank you, Crystal! I'm definitely more of an introvert. I'm much more awkward with people than I am with books. :)
DeleteThose were my summers as a kid! I'm hoping to spend a lot of time outside, reading books just for fun, and watching the stars while sitting next to a fire. Hope your summer recharges you!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the reading part! And maybe this summer, I'll make more of a point to look up at those stars. :)
DeleteThanks! I hope it does, too.
Almost every morning I say to myself, "If you don't look after yourself, no one else will."
ReplyDeleteDepression runs high in my life but it doesn't ruin every day. The words above are how I fight and the little things I do to bring joy into my life is how I look after myself.
Do what you need to bring back a smile once in a while. I'm cheering for you. :-)
Anxiety is my constant companion. I like your idea of doing those little things to bring ourselves joy.
DeleteThanks, Anna!
I hope you have a refreshing break and recapture some of the happy feelings you're missing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Natalie! I hope so, too.
DeleteSorry to hear you've been struggling. :( That's rough. I've had many seasons like that. I hope the break helps.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I like to do is just wander around a book store, looking at the different covers and all the novelties that usually are sold on the side. There's something cathartic about surrounding myself with creativity without any expectation from me to produce.
Thanks, Loni. I think the break will help - fingers crossed!
DeleteThat's a great idea! I love places like Michael's and all kinds of arts and crafts places. I tent to feel pressure to make something, but not too much pressure, so maybe I can do a wander around there one of these days. :)
Sorry to hear that you've been struggling. Taking the summer off sounds like an excellent decision.
ReplyDeleteAnd me on roller skates now would also be an accident waiting to happen.
I hope you enjoy your break.
Maybe if we were on roller skates together, we could keep each other from falling. At the very least, we'd have someone to fall on. :o
DeleteThanks, MJ! I hope the break works some magic....
Can I come take a summer break with you?
ReplyDeleteSure, but I must warn you, it's not gong all that well so far. Besides, I think you need - and deserve! -more of a super all inclusive relaxing spa retreat kind of thing. :)
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