New Adventures

I have written previously about becoming complacent in my life. My lack of socializing and gathering with the outside world, just left me bored and a boring person. I was content, lazy, low energy, whatever you want to call it.  I was just not taking time out to enjoy all parts of life. So I have been working to do a better job at living, beyond my jobs (yes you read that right, two of them). These jobs don't even include my work as a mother and wife!! LOL!!

I am only 36, really I am just getting started on this whole life thing!! I don't want to wish I had done things, but smile at all I have and will do.

In the past year, my comfort level has been challenged. First with my job that has required me to travel alone. Interacting with many leaders in the Navy. I have usually gone to visit others, usually friends and family; but my job had me going out to eat by myself, learn new areas, and find ways to entertain myself in new regions. Basically to become more self sufficient than Ibelieved myself to be.  I have met some great people along the way. I have also enjoyed the freedoms that came with being solo, even the mini trips I made of the visits, when possible, I have been able to make with my family.

CAPT Adellman (retired) of the RCC of the Mid-Atlantic Region for the Navy Reserves

My hubby and I took a mini vacation, something we haven't done in years, actually going somewhere he hasn't been and had been years for me, okay decades!! It was nice to get away and relax, just focusing on the two of us. All couples need downtime, and we have had our staycations, but it was nice to just get up and go, away from home.

So on a whim I traveled to the Dominican Republic. First time I have left the country since I graduated high school, and Baby Girls first time ever. I went to bed early and slept hard. I realized then that my body needed more downtime, but also more activity and work does not count. I watched my daughter swim with dolphins and we both got on a zip line. It was nice just to be completely present with her. 

Kissed by sea life!!

Today, I was supposed to try paddle boarding but we opted to go canoeing, so we could be together as a family. I hadn't been canoeing since childhood. I had fun hanging with wonderful people and my beautiful family. I didn't worry about anything except not flipping the boat. I sat back and listened to my friends laugh, my husband give orders, my daughter scream about not rocking the boat. 

My first reaction was to tell my husband to stop playing around, but then I thought, sometimes you have to rock the boat, and let him have fun torturing our daughter. It reminded that as hard as I work, its okay to sit back and let life sway, float, and have at it but no matter what is going on...I must enjoy it.

Even when my body is telling me to not go, rest, there are times I must say Shut Up Body, and do it. Usually, I find that I am fine. Plus, once my body says its done, I listen and shut things down.

My adventures are far from over but I had to share that I am living, not just alive. I am enjoying life and I am excited to see what other adventures are coming my way!!