Where has the year gone?
Posted by Dory @ Lucky Dorito on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Can you believe it’s mid-September? I mean …. really? Where did the year GO??
Is it just me or does time seem to fly by faster each year? I don’t feel that much older – well, except for all the little aches and pains in my bones. And the fact that it takes me a few steps before I can walk standing straight sometimes. And of course, the fact that my reflection seems to be a little squishy around the edges in the mirror each morning. But other than that, I feel relatively much the same as always.
When did life start passing by at warp speed?
Why is it now that I am finally in a place where I truly enjoy my life and am (almost) totally comfortable in my own skin does it seem to be fleeting away? I mean, I do remember being about Luby’s age and thinking the time from Christmas to Christmas each year was just darn near forever. I also remember summers to be long and luxurious in my childhood. I just don’t get it.
I ask those questions rather rhetorically, I don’t expect you to answer them. But…. maybe you could answer these:
What things do you do to savor the moments? Could you share with me (and others) – your secret to living each day to the utmost – and making memories that last?
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Jenon 16 Sep 2008 at 6:01 am 1Wow, tough question! Simply put, I think prioritization is the key to living life to it’s utmost and making memories that last. For instance, just let the house go and have FUN when people are coming over. Don’t fuss over everything!
Also, be spontaneous – and make your kids laugh at you for jumping in the lake fully dressed. Who truly cares if your hair and makeup are ruined for the day? Be a little crazy!
And take pictures… lots and lots of pictures.
Shannonon 16 Sep 2008 at 6:46 am 2I’m so bad at savoring the moments of my life but I truly do try. Here’s what I do………..Focusing on the people in my life- not the stuff. Playing a game with Maddie when she asks me to- instead of something off of my super long to do list. Spending time with family when they come to visit- instead of spending all of my time in the kitchen and cleaning. Doing things spontaneously instead of planning every moment. And most importantly praying to God to give me perspective and to help me to enjoy the precious moments of my life.
Stacyon 16 Sep 2008 at 10:20 am 3When you find out the answers to the above, please pass them on.
I think one big advantage to me blogging is the ability to look back over the last couple of years and remember things. And pictures, lots and lots of pictures. The kids grow up way too fast not to take pics when you can.
Playing games, turning the tv off, walking away from the computer (my hardest), taking a walk with the kids and really looking around.
Franceson 16 Sep 2008 at 12:10 pm 4I am quite familiar with the “warm-up” walk.
I look like a robot that needs oil in the morning!
Thanks for sharing.
megon 16 Sep 2008 at 2:25 pm 5For me, it is about slowing down the frenetic pace of real life; everyday, I make a point of doing something that I enjoy or makes me feel good- reading, knitting, a soak in the tub, a nap with the cat, etc- something quiet & restoring, so that no matter how icky the day was, I can focus on something nice in it. Sometimes, it’s just 15 minutes sitting in the backyard, watching a dragonfly explore the tomatoes- anything that slows me down.
Another tool is my camera; when I have it with me, I find myself looking around with more attention to detail, searching for the beautiful & pleasing. Then, when I find something, I’m forced to focus (literally & figuratively) on one thing at a time, looking for the best aspect. For example, the photo of Chris & the goose- I watched & followed them, with the intention of capturing the quirkiness of my husband, & ended up imprinting the moment in my mind.