Don’t Forget To “Season Your Life”

January 2nd, 2010

Me In My Favorite Place!

I have been thinking about this blog post for over a week and I am not sure I can say what it is that I want to say without being wordy but I am going to try. I have realized over the past couple of years that adult life can be a little challenging-kids, work (or lack of), money (or lack of), marriage, family… can all introduce stress. Managing adult life is work and it can be exhausting and draining and all of this work, I believe, can sometimes leave one feeling dulled & lifeless-like you just go through the motions looking forward only to the moment at which your head hits the pillow.

Sooo-I have begun, in my life, to look for and relish opportunities to “season my life”-that is to make sure that we are weaving fun activities (from hiking and low key trips to the neighborhood pool to traveling to France to see the start of the “Tour”) into our routine. And this past year was my spiciest yet! My getting laid off allowed us to travel like never before (every member of my family got to meet a personal hero-see pics below)-allowed me to become a (mini) entrepreneur, and allowed me to start a blog (one of my favorite things in the world!)- And though I really, really look forward to being a fulltime employee again soon, I end this year a content individual who has had great year packed with amazing memories. It is my wish for you that, when life becomes overwhelming and routine, you force yourself to break up the everyday activities with something fun (with your spouse, partner, family and by yourself). Because if you season your life with loving relationships, a sense of humor, and an adventurous spirit-you will never go hungry! Happy New Year and best wishes for a spicy 2010!