Life is a splendid experience.
Sometimes, however, we can get caught up in the chaos of it all and forget to be thankful for the opportunities and gifts we've been given.
I figured an online journal of sorts would help me work towards simplifying everything.
Here are some of my goals:
1. Simplify material possessions. While I love a new pair of shoes, technological advances, and exquisite architecture....it can cloud the mind of what is really important. It can also cause extra stress because of the additional time it takes to clean, organize, and sort said material possessions. EEK!
2. Try something new every month. Why? Why not? We have the opportunity to learn about and try an endless amount of new experiences nowadays....why not put that to good use?
3. Unplug more often! Yes, I know that writing on a blog is kind of the opposite of getting away from the world of technology....but my goal is to add at least 1 day a week away from it all. (then I have 6 days to write about it. hehehe)
4. Continue traveling, documenting it, and doing it on a budget. So many times I get flustered dreaming up travel plans. I end up not doing anything because I'm afraid I can't afford it. When I finally do get up the guts to plan a trip, I find that it's not as terrible on my wallet as I originally thought. I'm also very anal retentive about prior planning and knowing how much it will cost!
5. Personal connections! I'm a mom. I work full time. I find every excuse in the book to "not have time." The fact is, I want to make more time for reconnecting with my friends. My goal is to have at least one day per month (this is a conservative number) spent out with friends. The majority of my time is spent with my children or my other half. They are still key players in life, but I want to let my friends know that I haven't forgotten about them and I value my relationships!
So, let's simplify life, shall we?
~Sabrina
