It’s amazing how many years zip buy and I don’t change much even though I’m always dreaming about creating massive change.
My favorite bloggers of yesteryear were the ones who seemed to live a couple lifetimes within just a year. I was always amazed at how much they explored and got done–from how much content they produced on their blogs and various other platforms, to producing another book or project, to the new places they traveled, and interesting friends they made.
There was a time I lived like that–doing a lot in rather short periods of time. And it sure felt like I lived multiple lives in that time period–from when I lived in a tent for 19 months (really), from when I worked cruise ships from 2.5 years (yup), to exploring and learning about Florida religiously. And then things started to slow down and it was my fault.
My favorite bloggers planned out their adventures like it was their job (and maybe it kinda of was). I used to be that way but have gotten away from it. Sure, I have 5 kids and can lean on that as an excuse…but that’s what it would still be–an excuse.
I have had some recent travel/adventures because I’ve gotten back on the horse, so to speak. In the last year, we’ve taken a week-long trip to the Smoky Mountains and to Northern California. We’ve done more Florida camping. But I need to do more!
Life is for living and it’s passing me by. There are things that I need to accomplish and I have been dragging my feet!
It’s time to wake up!!!
One of my favorite things bloggers used to do was “Income Reports,” but these posts weren’t just about income–they were posts about living; a way to check in to see what they have done. See what goals they have achieved (and where they were short) and a way to reflect on the month and to set new goals for the following month.
I’m gonna start doing that as a way to hold myself accountable.