Greetings all! Now that my child is preparing to graduate and head to college, I'm forced into self-analysis. What on earth will I do with myself? What will my life be like now? Raising my child has been my primary focus for 18 years. Yes, I have gotten away here and there, but I'm actually embarrassed to say how few times I have planned a trip or any other leisure activity just for me. So... I know I need to make some adjustments.
I'm sure there are many of us who have lived the same life. Making sure everyone else is living a fulfilled life, while we "exist". I proclaim that it's time to be intentional about finding our "fun." Is there anything you use to do that you've trained yourself not to miss? Maybe you use to go to concerts or bowling. Maybe you use to write stories or go dancing. Maybe you should start with bingo or plan a trip. Fun... fun... are you at dinner with a few friends? Are you in a cooking class or could you possibly be in a brand new hobby?
Some of us wouldn't recognize fun because we've never really met. Might take a bit of courage. You may even need to recruit a buddy or two.
It's time to begin to explore. I know it's time for me. So let's do it.
