Change it Up

Ever find yourself doing the same thing over and over and over?  Something that you sometimes think- "this isn't too bad" and then you come to realize that it actually does get old and you can get sick of it?  Well, don't let that happen!

Everyday I try to change up my routine just to make it not so routine.  Instead of taking the same roads out of your neighborhood, make a left instead of a right (unless it takes you to a dead end of course).  Don't do the same exact things when you get home from work.  Go for a run or a skip even instead of going to the gym.  Eat dinner in the family room instead of the kitchen (as long as you don't ruin the furniture).  Stop at that cute little shop you've always been meaning to get to, but claimed you never had time.  Keep life interesting.

My boyfriend is a perfect example of how to change it up.  Instead of going to the same restaurants and doing the same things, he keeps things exciting.  Last night, for example, we were going out to eat and he wouldn't tell me where we were going, but he was reading directions so I knew he had something in mind. After driving for a half hour, passing things I've never seen before, and ending up in the wilderness, we found ourselves at the Tiki Bar.  It's a summertime restaurant at Spring Mountain where you cook your own food!  To the left is a picture of the alligator kabobs he ate (yum!).

We experienced some outdoor dining (and cooking) at the bottom of a mountain that I've only ever seen covered in snow, skiers, and snowboarders on their butts.  We also drank a delicious drink called a Hurricane in which they rang a bell every time someone ordered one.  It was quite entertaining and enjoyable.

Tonight, instead of sitting at the table and writing, I sat on the steps and typed away- in the dark.  Yep, some people might think it's weird, but it gave me a different outlook.  So whether it be a task at work, how you get to work, or even what you do in preparation for a night's sleep...think about changing it up.  It's time travel down that road you pass by every single day.  Who knows?  Maybe you'll find a nice garden that you'll enjoy going to from time to time.  Embrace spontaneity and try new things!

And when you think you're stuck in a rut, doing the same things over and over, just think- some people don't even have the freedom of having a routine.  So change it up when you can and be thankful for the opportunities you have because it could be worse.