quoting for inspiration

"It's more important to click with the people than to click the shutter." ~Alfred Eisenstaedt

"If you don't take risks, you'll have a wasted soul." ~Drew Barrymore

"Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed — there’s so little competition." ~Elbert Hubbard

"If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what you truly want, and all that is left is compromise." ~Robert Fritz

“There is one way for you to know whether you have fulfilled your mission on Earth: if you’re still alive it’s because you haven’t fulfilled it yet.” ~Source Unknown

amazed in my own backyard

So, the fact is that I am spending my vacation in my own backyard ... and loving every minute! Thus far: I've been catching up on things around the house, I had a blast at a concert, I spent one day reading ALL DAY, I finally got around to applying for a passport so I can get on with my real travel life! I went to the movie in the middle of the afternoon, in the middle of the week while everyone else is at work. (BTW, go see My Date with Drew ... it's well worth your time & hard earned money!)

My point is, that it's so nice to be at home and not have to go anywhere. Yes, I love to travel ... but that didn't work out this time. And so far, I've had an amazing vacation! Just hanging out and doing whatever I want. Actually waking up early ... ready to go find something to do.

On Wednesday morning, while on my way to get a massage (which is a luxury in life we should all have), I was stopped waiting at a traffic light. An old woman was crossing the street in front of my car ... limping. She turned and asked me if I was going her way. I was ... so she asked for a ride to the grocery store. So, sure I gave her a ride. It's only a block or two and it's on my way. She was the sweetest woman! Barbara. She was headed to the pharmacy to get some cream for a problem with her foot (which is why she was limping). Anyway, I may have helped her by giving her a ride, but she was a complete blessing for my entire day! I can't really explain why, but she made my day.

Every day of my vacation (so far) has had some form of adventure. Not exactly the kind of adventure I was expecting, but wonderful just the same.

adventure in the making

A few weeks ago I decided I couldn't take much more of the work-related day to day and opted to set up some time off as soon as possible. That time is next week. Technically, only 3 more days of work and then no work for 9 whole days! Yes, I realize for some people that's a short time ... but in my world it's a pretty good break from the daily grind.

Plans for this time off have been tentative, at best. Now I'm thinking up a last minute 9-day adventure. Fun things to go do. That I wouldn't normally take time to explore. Most of this time I'll be on my own (which I'm so looking forward to). Some of those things will be local, or close to local ... some out of town. None set in stone as of yet.

Anyway, the point is ... well, to remind myself it's all an adventure!