What I've Grown to Learn So Far This Summer.

I need to do more for myself, in terms of having fun this summer. So far, all I can legitimately say I've done is worked, researched, worked some more, and gone to class. Reminder: Yes. I asked for all of this. This is what I wanted. Therefore, do I really have the right to complain about any of it? Not so much. And I'm not really complaining I suppose, just coming to the realization that I can, and must allow, for some fun things to happen during the summer. 

So this past weekend I went to the beach for an entire day and had a great time. Got a little sunburnt, but at least I got some vitamin D because I don't see the sun much where I live. Went to this roadside hot dog stand afterwards and ate some good, fried, LDL loaded, artery clogging food. Excellent indeed. The day after, I went ice skating at the recreation center with a few friends. Then, since it was a nice day, took a drive over to an outdoor shopping mall and did some walking around to enjoy the weather a little bit. Ended up buying an expensive pair of jeans, but oh well. Its nice to enjoy a little of your money now and then. 

And now that I've written about all of this, I've come to another realization: there is nothing terribly exciting about my summer. Yet, I'm not really unhappy. I think this summer has been HUGELY self improvement, which I am a big fan of. And so far, I feel like I've been successful in that respect. Between improving my nursing knowledge, going to class, learning the ropes of research, working out and going through self taught fiscal responsibility, I feel like I've come miles in just a short amount of time. 

Luckily, I got a phone call a few days ago from my mom. Now, I have to admit, I love my mom to death but she will call you to say something that only takes 3 minutes and end up talking for 30! Oh boy. Anyways, she called to tell me that we (my family) are going on vacation for a week and that I should schedule off of work in advance. I was even more pleased to hear that they bought me a plane ticket so I wouldn't have to go the extra long distance since I'm not living at home anymore. I was very pleased about this and am really looking forward to going away in a month. 

I have so far to go. In general. Take that as you will. But its only the understanding of how far I've come that will keep me motivated. Think I'm going to go out with some of my brothers tonight. I need it. But my challenge to myself and everyone else: don't forget to make time for yourself. It will keep you sane in the long run. I'm guilty of losing sight of this often. So again and again, I remind myself. 

One more thing: to those of you who blog - I haven't seen much blogging lately! Write! I really want something to read and I want to know how you're doing. If you don't blog, well...maybe you should. Its therapeutic. I feel better already :) 

Hope to hear from you soon. Peace!