Not Boring

Write about your approach

It’s been a wild ride for six full months. I had to check that it’s Tuesday today because not one day, much less any week has been typical or predictable. When I hopped in my car and headed across the country in August, we did so after seeing my son’s kids off to their first day of school, I couldn’t have known what to expect

It’s been a lot of that. Every day has been packed with different things, but even the long hospital sitting days were completely different one from another.

Here I am, back in California (since New Year’s Day) and still living each day with a few intentions, but very little certainty. Things have moved fast at times, like the last two weeks spent in four cities with different combinations of family. Today is the third day of what might be considered down time. I actually finished the book about cells and started reading another.

My approach has been to live as much in a flow state as I can. I try to be prepared, but for what? Usually it comes down to snacks and hydration. I manage to get out and walk every day and when possible meditate, do yoga, write, draw, paint…Oh and the book!

It’s interesting how little I need. Besides food, shampoo and lotion, minimal make up, I’ve managed with one small (but heavy) suitcase of clothes which I thought would be for just over a week, I’m moving around so much, I really don’t want extra of anything to lug from place to place.

You know those crazy Stanley cups people keep talking about? I have a Reduce brand equivalent. I had a Yeti which sadly disappeared, (too cool, it got nabbed darn it). Those cups are lifesavers. All gifts which have become my travel game changer. I have one for both coasts! Rather than buying and hauling around plastic water bottles everywhere, I fill up my refillable tea cup with hot water and toss in another tea bag, another glug of heavy cream, and I’m happy for miles! Plus, never dehydrated! Most people use them for cold beverages, but I prefer hot. I save plenty on just drinks alone. Did you know tea at Starbucks is over $5. Tea! Coffee is half that! Hot water is free in most places. Just one little travel tip.

All in all, I’m kind of loving this. Its a little like traveling only I know everyone and feel at home in California. I have everything I need and most everything I could ever want. I have a new appreciation for many things and people that I’ve already loved and adored. It’s been a most unusual stretch of time, but a good one, it’s going to be a memorable one for sure!