Anyone who has commitments in their life, be that work or studying or regular plans, knows how easy it is to get caught up in the day to day madness of what you consider normality.
As I've referenced on this blog before I have recently been taking some time out to sit back, chill out and enjoy just taking some time. However even I don't think it was my intention to have 3 weekends away in May!
I spent the first weekend away in Glasgow, a trip that possibly did me more good than any other I've had in years. I then spent a weekend enjoying the sunshine and animals at Longleat, before heading to the best concert I've ever been to (still can't believe Lana del Rey hugged me but there we go). And this weekend I've been to my nan's for a couple of days of relaxation.
I don't think I've had this many plans in such a short period of time in years but what I've learned from all this is three things.
1. Spending time away smiling, laughing and just generally enjoying myself is a definite positive.
2. I've learned to take the time to do what I want to do not just what I need to do and that change of balance is something that was long overdue.
3. I need to translate my new attitude to my normal life more. I can't keep disappearing away for weekends as much as I would like to. I mean my credit card would rebel for one thing.
So my next mission should I choose to accept it (which I already have done) is to apply my new relaxed attitude and ability to rise above the madness to my daily life more. I've come a long way since early May that much is true but I'm determined that I won't lose this new attitude when my weekends away cease.
But in the meantime I've got Cardiff to look forward to in two weeks time. Maybe I really should just keep planning weekends away instead!
Where next? Any suggestions?
