some may criticize my desire to create a "list of things to do" on vacation saying it defeats the purpose of a vacation however, there is something comfortably accountable about throwing it out there -- it infact ensures that I really do take a break and that everything on the list is a "want to" not a "have to" ;-) It allows me the freedom to look forward to next week instead of getting bogged down in this week; it provides the proper "butt kicking"(as a dear friend would put it) I definitely need to re-visit some long neglected projects; it releases me from others' priorities for me and allows me to dictate my own; it fuels my inner child to imagine being with sun and sand if even only for a few days; it reminds me that taking a step back and getting recharged is not a sign of weakness but rather a wonderful (and dare I say necessary) thing to experience.
so i have a list...and unlike my other lists, the order of it is irrelevant...how liberating.
- put on flip flops (shown in picture above - yes they are actually mine and they are already perfectly positioned waiting for my feet.)
- Grab sunglasses (also shown above, though I may switch these out for my new favorite black and white polka dot pair)
- walk up to boardwalk for a morning latte-esque treat
- Indulge my A.D.D and stop as randomly, frequently or as seldomly as I want while out and about
- Letters from the Porch -of the pen to paper variety-to my boyfriend, friends and family I miss dearly
- run my feet through cool, damp sand on the beach at dusk while wearing my favorite Scan the Van hoodie and finishing reading Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho
- getting crafty with mom - she inspires me.
- sunrise/sunset photographing with dad - we love this.
- create my own postcards - to prove I did at least one thing on my list ;-)
- eat Johnsons famous caramel popcorn, Mack and Mancos pizza, and of course a salt water taffy or two (but only the banana flavored)
- morning runs/walks/beach stretching in preparation for Relay for Life - somehow working out at the beach feels like alot less work.
- riding the Wonderland Pier Ferris Wheel at least once - the view alone reminds me why I appreciate New Jersey
- play scrabble, Trivial Pursuit or Texas Hold 'Em with mom and dad - if mom has any say, we'll be pulling out the chips - I think she might be addicted ;-)
- walk, walk and walk some more...
- and do whatever I "waaannnnt" (as my mom likes to imitate from a funny commercial that came out last year)
here's to 4 more days...