Traveling Is Good For My Soul

I love to travel. So does my husband. We used to take yearly trips to Florida, and our honeymoon was driving across the country. Life has been busy, and it's been a while since we went anywhere. The kids have reached the perfect age for travel. They're interested in the world and capable of packing/carrying their own stuff. It was definitely time for a trip.

We spent a few days at the Hollywood Beach in Florida. It was amazing. The weather was perfect. We saw gators, ate gator, played in the ocean and the pool, and we went snorkeling in Key Largo. It was such a fun family adventure. 

Now, we're back to reality, and I am glad. I love traveling, but I love coming home even more. Most of the time, I prefer routine. Travel is exciting and stimulating. Home is comfort and relaxation. 

I needed this trip. I needed a chance to re-set. I've been floundering for a while, but things are looking up. My birthday was on Saturday. I spent most of the day either waiting in an airport or sitting on a plane. It gave me a lot of time to think. I want to be healthier. What I have been doing lately is not making me feel my best. I want to feel better. 

I don't really care about how much I weigh. This was a shock. I've been obsessed with my scale for most of my life. I let it rule my life and dictate my mood. I hated that it had that kind of power over me, but I didn't do anything to change it.

I want to simplify my life. I want to enjoy it. Thinking about simplifying and about being positive brought me to the realization that it's not the number that matters. If I eat healthy, exercise, and sleep my body will do what it needs to do. It will get stronger, and I will feel better. That's what I want. 

I'm setting long term goals. Life goals, really. I want to simplify my life, make healthy choices, and relax/meditate. These are goals I can work on my whole life. I have ideas for how to get started, and I know each will build upon the next. I just need to begin.

Vacation was wonderful. So much family time. So much fun. Coming home is wonderful. I am relaxed, re-set, and ready to take on the coming year.