Seeing as how I'm leaving Austin, the city I have called home for nearly 12 years, in a little less than 3 weeks - and my roommate is leaving as well - we decided that we owe it to ourselves to do at least one fun thing a day until we leave. It's funny how when your time in a place is limited, you start planning things you want to do "one last time" - from seeing friends you haven't seen in years to eating a veggie burger at P Terrys (I will miss those). So far I think we have been pretty successful!
But it got me thinking - why should we only do one fun thing a day for the next few weeks? Why not carry this trend indefinitely? "Fun" doesn't have to mean some grand event - it can be as small as watching a movie you have been wanting to see, calling a friend you haven't spoken to in awhile, even taking a walk to enjoy your neighborhood. I think what this "one fun thing a day" mantra does is remind me that every day is precious and should be enjoyed. So often I get caught up in what isn't going right, what school or work related things I need to get done...why I'm not where I thought I would be by now. Allowing myself (or forcing myself) to do something fun can help me refocus on things that really matter - and give me some "stress free" time as well. Maybe if everyone took a step back and took even 10 minutes a day for themselves, this world would be a happier place!
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