Every year, as Spring comes around, I find myself reflecting on things that I’ve done in my life that I really enjoyed, but are no longer a part of my life. For one reason or another, I’ve given up on them and I wish I hadn’t. So, this year, I’m making a list of those things I’d like to follow through on. Join me if you like. Make a list of those things you have done in your life that you really enjoyed and wish you still did. Then pick one (or more if you like) that you commit to add back into your life this year. Be sure it is something that brings you joy! Then leave me a comment and let me know what you are committing to!
Things I’d like to follow through on: (not in any particular order)
1* Learning a foreign language – I use to be fairly fluent in Spanish, but lost it after college. I’ve also studied a little Italian… I’d love to speak both again!
2* Latin Dancing – I took classes at one time and absolutely loved dancing!!! It made me feel so sexy… I loved the flow of the steps, but I felt weird dancing with other men… I didn’t feel like I could be as sensual as I wanted… Toby doesn’t really like dancing… So, I stopped.
3* Tae Kwon Do – years ago, I was a green belt, and I was good at it too! I really enjoyed the spinning kicks!!! But the Dojang moved, and I quit.
4* Hooping – haven’t hooped in months because of pregnancy and now, not begin able to find the time. I really want to get better. It’s like a form of meditation for me
5* Travel – not so easy with kids and a homestead, but I love to visit foreign places and learn about other cultures!
6* Singing – I used to sing in high school and college… mostly opera! But, somewhere along the line I lost my nerve and became more of an introvert. It makes me feel so powerful, though.
7* Piano/Fiddle – I played piano and guitar when I was younger but didn’t appreciate it as much as I do now… I’d love to become more fluid with my playing!
So, to start with this year, I’m going to make a commitment to hooping again. At least once a week, but hopefully more! Heidi, who lives on the land, said she will hoop with me. I’m going to make a little sandy spot somewhere on our land for a hooping pad.
I’m also headed to the local dojang on Monday to check into Tae Kwon Do classes!
What about you?
Wow, that is a great list! I am not committing to anything…yet…but we do have a learn to salsa DVD that hubby and I started learning several years ago and stopped for some reason. We should dig that back out…it was fun and I really wanted to learn. I am going to work on a list! 🙂 Good luck with yours!
wow! you used to sing opera?! that’s impressive. i’d like to hear you sometime.
i’ll jump in and post a list of things i’d like to get back into…i’ve been slipping lately too…it’s great to remind yourself occasionally of the joys in life. 🙂
I don’t want to forget all the French I learned, in middle school, high school, and college! I need to find a compatriot and speak French regularly. When I lived in D.C., once a week I would meet with my friend Diego from Ivory Coast and we’d have a French lesson. I need to find another Diego! Love the concept of the “return to me” list!
Boy, I know that feeling! Mandolin & music fell out of my life a year ago, martial arts /years/ ago. And I crave them so much!
But guess what, I’ve gone back to Karate this month! And my brother has expressed interest in playing music together. So it will happen.
Hey, let’s learn Spanish as a project together.
I was recently thinking about some things I’d like to do, and I’m still very interested in becoming an herbalist! Could you tell me which school out here in the Portland area you would recommend again? Also, what was your journey in becoming an herbalist?? I know I asked you before and you had responded… but unfortunately I think I erased that email…. oops… Thanks Maria!
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