Taking a break...
...from packing. We're going on a little family vacation. Leaving tomorrow after lunch, uh, if the packing is done by then. But you know what?? Packing for six people is a lot of work! I always think it's no big deal. I figure it will take an hour at the most. What's the big deal? Just throw clothes, underwear and pjs for everyone into a suitcase and we're done.
But there's really so much more! Cameras, sippy cups, toys, books, travel games, ski-suits, goggles, swimsuits, sleds, little potty seat, shoes (cuz we'll be wearing boots when we leave), exercise shoes/clothes, toothbrushes and other toiletries--there's more, I'm sure. And WHERE ARE WE GOING TO PUT ALL THIS STUFF?? (Good thing we're plan on renting ski equipment and ice skates up there--otherwise the packing would be so overwhelming, I'd have to call off the trip.)
I remember when we bought these suitcases. Boy, I thought the big one was SO huge. Now it seems tiny. Four pairs of snowpants and the thing is half full already. Ah well. At least I'm looking at it as half full instead of half empty. That's optimistic. That's a good thing, isn't it? Or maybe that's only with glasses of water. Maybe with suitcases, looking at them as half empty would be more optimistic. Yeah. I'm thinking a half-empty suitcase would be an optimistic point of view for somebody who has a TON of stuff to pack and doesn't want to have to schlep 18 pieces of luggage out to the car.
Great. So now I'm overwhelmed AND pessimistic. And whining. And procrastinating. Not good.
I spent a good chunk of the day lost in my thoughts. I was thinking about how a positive attitude is absolutely vital for happiness and health. I was thinking about the mind-body connection and how easily an unhealthy emotional state can contribute to an unhealthy physical state. And I expect when I finish packing I'll be in a much more positive and relaxed state of mind.
Don't mind this post. I'm just taking a break. Talking to myself. Procrastinating. Stuff like that. I'm not trying to be entertaining or anything, in case you're wondering why this post is so boring...
Break is over. Back to work.
But there's really so much more! Cameras, sippy cups, toys, books, travel games, ski-suits, goggles, swimsuits, sleds, little potty seat, shoes (cuz we'll be wearing boots when we leave), exercise shoes/clothes, toothbrushes and other toiletries--there's more, I'm sure. And WHERE ARE WE GOING TO PUT ALL THIS STUFF?? (Good thing we're plan on renting ski equipment and ice skates up there--otherwise the packing would be so overwhelming, I'd have to call off the trip.)
I remember when we bought these suitcases. Boy, I thought the big one was SO huge. Now it seems tiny. Four pairs of snowpants and the thing is half full already. Ah well. At least I'm looking at it as half full instead of half empty. That's optimistic. That's a good thing, isn't it? Or maybe that's only with glasses of water. Maybe with suitcases, looking at them as half empty would be more optimistic. Yeah. I'm thinking a half-empty suitcase would be an optimistic point of view for somebody who has a TON of stuff to pack and doesn't want to have to schlep 18 pieces of luggage out to the car.
Great. So now I'm overwhelmed AND pessimistic. And whining. And procrastinating. Not good.
I spent a good chunk of the day lost in my thoughts. I was thinking about how a positive attitude is absolutely vital for happiness and health. I was thinking about the mind-body connection and how easily an unhealthy emotional state can contribute to an unhealthy physical state. And I expect when I finish packing I'll be in a much more positive and relaxed state of mind.
Don't mind this post. I'm just taking a break. Talking to myself. Procrastinating. Stuff like that. I'm not trying to be entertaining or anything, in case you're wondering why this post is so boring...
Break is over. Back to work.