A Plan for the next Five

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advice, pilgrimage, reverb10

Day 21 – Future Self. Imagine yourself five years from now. What advice would you give your current self for the year ahead? (Bonus: Write a note to yourself 10 years ago. What would you tell your younger self?) (Author: Jenny Blake)

I’m in a list mode – maybe it is the season (I’m making a list, and checking it twice).  This is a wacky prompt.  I think 5 year plans are somewhat useless.  I’m all for having a direction, but if you ask me where I’ll be in 5 years I’ll tell you that I’m hoping to be a faithful child of God in whatever situation/location/career I find myself.  But, I signed on for this Reverb10 thing so here goes:

• exercise, exercise, exercise.  No more excuses girl.  Running isn’t it, and let’s be honest, that is for the best.  Make the time to care for yourself
• read more
• do the stuff you love to do – time is too short
• make those 3/4 day trips out to California – now
• K2 will be driving in 5 years – now is the time to be fully present with her
• Remind K2- daily – that she is smart, gentle, loving, beautiful and that you love her more than she can imagine.  While you are at it, remind yourself of the same.
• keep golfing – even if you have a lousy handicap!
• date nights – plan, schedule, do it
• save money
• plan those pilgrimages – don’t give up the dream.  They’ve made a difference for you and for the folks who have walked with you.
• do what you want to do – not because you should but because you want to do them
• be present to the moment

I’m skipping the bonus question – because I can!

Fore!

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golf, reverb10

Day 10 – Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)

I’m pretty certain you don’t always know when a decision is a wise one until after the fact.  Last Christmas my mom gave me a new set of golf clubs.  Jeff gave me a gift certificate for golf lessons.  I had played pre-K2 and knew I needed to find something other than running.  Here is how it played out:

• 747 yards, par 6 - the longest hole I’ve ever played.  Good grief! I don’t think playing from the front tees makes much of a difference!  Regardless, it was a great few hours with a dear friend. 
• I joined a Monday evening women’s league and enjoyed a few rounds before knee surgery – it was fun to be with a new circle of people.
• I played a round by myself during the late Fall when the weather was starting to turn.  Perfect introvert time!
• I joined an indoor simulator league with some colleagues and have played
• K2 and I played a couple of rounds at the pitch and putt.

It has been good for my soul, good for my brain, good for me.