I love to plan, I love to daydream, I love to imagine the possibilities, the what ifs...
Excited as I am about my upcoming New York trip, part of me knows that the build up is often as great as the journey. Some might feel that this perspective somehow diminishes the enjoyment of the actual experience, but I think it will enhance my vacation.
In my day to day life, there's not a lot of excitement. I have my set routines in which I find comfort. I like following patterns and not having too many surprises. After many years of eschewing any kind of scheduling and ritual, I honestly appreciate having things run smoothly.
However, I sometimes allow this familiarity to become an impediment.
As I make my plans for my upcoming trip, I think I should also think about applying the same principles to my life at home.Why not live everyday as though on vacation? I don't think this means letting go of responsibilities, but I don't actively seek out new places to go, or things to do. I resign myself to ho-humdrum. Now is probably the best time to change my tune...otherwise it's going to be a long spring and summer.
