The days of me taking ALL weekend or ALL day to organize or clean the house or garage are over. I’m still productive and do those things, but I have learned balance…learned to LIVE and savor every minute of every day.
The Labor Day holiday weekend was long, in such a good way! It’s college soccer season and I was able to get down to Santa Cruz on Friday just in time for an evening game and watch my boy play.
Take it from a sports Mom that has a college graduate and one still in college – go to EVERY game you can!
I really wanted to put my toes in the sand, but the traffic had other plans for me. I managed to drive down to the ocean after the game and listen to the waves for a bit and just breathe. There is just something about the ocean that is so magical.
I woke up early on Saturday morning and was very productive around the house. The evening was quite a treat… my boyfriend, brother, his girlfriend and I got to sit front row at the A’s game. They didn’t win, but the food, company and night was a really good time. We did a little exploring on Sunday. There are some cool tunnels at Donner Pass, with a beautiful view at the end. I’m a sucker for a good view. I’m 3 months post ACL surgery and it was nice to climb around on a few rocks…better every day! If you haven’t checked these tunnels out, they are cool, and there is a nice lodge with delicious pies too (bonus). We didn’t even do the whole hike and it was still nice. This is your sign to Go Explore!
Monday was the perfect blend of productivity and fun. A very productive morning followed by fun at the Reno Rib Cook-off in the afternoon. We had never been and will definitely be back next year. The ribs were delicious! Something about maximizing a 3-day weekend. What a fulfilling, productive and amazing long weekend!
This weekend was the opening weekend of football – Go Browns! Yes, I’m a Cleveland Browns fan. My son happened to be home, so we enjoyed the day together…eating yummy food and watching Red Zone (we even got a little nap in). Red Zone is such a fun way to watch all the games. I was very productive on Saturday and fit in some relaxing time by the pool too, so I was prepared and ready for a nice football Sunday.
Self care looks different for all of us…and comes in all forms. Some days I want to explore all day and never come inside and some days I want to curl up on the couch and watch cooking shows. Find what fills YOUR cup and DO THAT! Take pictures, savor the moments and don’t forget to recharge and BREATHE! When I was at Trader Joe’s this weekend, they had my favorite flowers – Dahlia’s. I absolutely had to treat myself…because I’m worth it. And so are you – buy the flowers! As always, thank you for being on this journey with me – together we can make a difference in our own lives and in the lives of others. Cheers!
