Why not?

I like to stay busy.  Busy with all sorts of things from exercise to reading to baking to crafts; you get the idea.  I’ve been called an overachiever and have heard more than once, “when do you sleep?” (for the record I’m usually asleep before 10:45).  I am always puzzled by this response but also by how it makes me feel.  I almost feel guilty for staying busy, for trying new things, for staying happy.

I will admit that during my divorce, a lot of my busy was to avoid being in my house alone or to keep the kids (then 5 and 1) entertained.  But as I came out of the fog of my divorce, I discovered staying busy and trying new things was what made me truly happy.  I often wish I had more time for my personal passions.  I firmly believe learning new things keeps us young and healthy. 

Am I good at everything I try?  Absolutely not.   Do I like everything I try?  Again, absolutely not.  But how will I know unless I give it a go?  I have lots of partially finished projects and odd saved items that I could use “one day”.  Once in a while, there is something I come upon that I am good at and I stick with it.  This year’s project was to complete my 200-hour certification to become a yoga instructor and I loved the process and now love being a certified yoga instructor. 

My husband jokes that I am like a shark, forever moving forward.  He is a good sport though and our family motto has become “why not?”, since they often get pulled into my ideas.  I teach my children to find time for the things that make you happy, you only have one life.  Do your best to enjoy it.

I can’t wait to share all of my adventures!