I keep hearing people say they can't believe it's August already. They can't believe the kids have to go back to school in a week or two. I think this is the first summer in -- well, I don't remember when I didn't feel anxious or sad that summer was coming to an end. And I think it's because this summer I made it a point to take time to have FUN.
Play in the sandbox with my 3-year old nephew. Go to a water ski show. Go to the county and state fairs. Go biking. Sit on the beach and just listen. Watch the sun rise. Watch the sun set. Watch the flowers drink their water with my nephew. Laugh. Have a glass of wine with friends. Go to the farmer's market. Eat a smore. Go to a Brewers game. Watch a summer concert at the lakefront. Order pizza while watching the fireworks. Reminisce with my cousins and siblings. Go to Chicago and view the city from the top of the Hancock Building. Hug my teenage nephews.
It was a busy summer with real estate, as well, but it wasn't all real estate.
And I chose to have it that way.
You hear so often that we are what we are and where we are because of choices that we make. That can be tough to swallow, depending on your current situation or the circumstances surrounding you, but it is the truth.
I think after losing yet another family member early in the summer, I knew it was time to choose to have more fun. I love my job and know I am so blessed to work with the people I get to work with. But I want to be able to look back at my years and have memories of playtime, not just worktime.
There are still a few weeks of summer left and a lifetime of weeks beyond that.
I think I'm going to go make some sidewalk art.
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This was also my first summer to do many activities. The temps have been over 100+ degrees for 52 days in Austin, so many activities have been miserable, but I've still been out having fun!
Peggy, playtime is just as important as worktime and I am glad you are reminding everyone of this. It is all about the good memories you build. Sorry to hear of your family member loss earlier. I shared that with you as well in my family this year.
Donna -- OK...I cannot imagine that kind of heat! We've had an odd summer here, but I'll take it over 100+ degrees!
Gary -- Playtime sure is important. Glad I finally figured that one out. :) And I am very sorry for your loss...