Mindset: Curious, grateful. It's Saturday. What does that mean anymore anyway? Shifting in traffic patterns and density in various locations. it's weird not working for over six months. It's been wonderful being at home, but my own traffic patterns have changed. As has my density.
Goals: it's going to be another hot day, so I'll probably get a few things done outside in the morning. it really is surreal to see the average temperatures at this level. I have lived long enough to remember summers being a lot less dramatic. Isn't there a point at which a cars tire will melt? Is that what lies ahead for future generations? Just wondering.
Anticipation: we are going to go catch a couple old movies at the Stanford theater to escape the heat. Of course, we will leave the air conditioning going for the dogs and to maintain the baseline temperature since it's going to still be hot when we get home.
Wants: I want to get out more. As much as I enjoy the home, and I really do enjoy the home, I don't wanna be a shut in. There's a reason I want to retire in the city. Life and movement and engagement. I am aware that I'm missing out on things. Like working out, if you stop and get seven Teri, it's not always easy to start back up again. That's kind of how I am feeling. I'm also feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainty, but it's self-inflicted and somewhat experimental. I just need to take more dramatic steps and I'm not. Why? "Competence and confidence"? Lauren had a wonderful observation yesterday. When I was telling her about some of my daily reminders and one being "learn to say no to more responsibility", she said I should change it to "stop taking on responsibility without being asked". What ann insightful observation.
