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My Life Thus Far
A Lovely Little Place
Throughout the day, I think of half a dozen things I want to write about. Then when diary time rolls around, I can't remember what it was I wanted to write about! I need to carry a little notebook around with me, so I can take notes... come to think of it, I do have a little notebook in my purse. I just don't always have my purse with me (which means neither is the little notebook). I suppose I need to get better at making mental notes, because I definitely had things I wanted to talk about...
After I got off work today, we took the kids to a park we haven't been to before. Anderson Point County Park. We tried going to it before (years ago), but didn't realize that the park had been closed due to budget cuts or funding issues. Well, it's open again (yay!), so we decided to go check it out. It was a little disappointing at first. It was about a mile walk down hill from the parking area. All the pictures I saw online were sandy beach pictures. There was no mention that there was a mile hike on brutally large gravel. I wouldn't even call it gravel. It was like walking on boulders. But we finally made it. Once we reached the beach, I was a little surprised how small the park is. It was peaceful and pretty, though. We had a good time walking along the sandy beach, finding pretty sea shells and rocks. There wasn't much there, but we had a great time together. I felt inexplicably drawn to the beach. It was secluded and peaceful. I think we'll go back during the hot days of summer. It's hidden from the strongest sun rays, and the water is so clear. It's a lovely little place.
Last night and tonight (our little evening family outings) made me think about something. Even on the days I work, there is still time in the day for me to find something to do that enriches my life. I think a large part of my unhappiness is due to the fact that I focus too much on work. I dread it beforehand, think about how may hours I have until I'm off while I'm there, and then start dreading the next day almost as soon as I clock off. I need to stop that. Even if it means I need to get my ass up and moving a little earlier, there is always time in the day to do something that makes me happy. This isn't a new lesson. Just one I periodically need to remind myself of.
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