Sometimes I take my Passport to work, wear my backpack to run errands, and keep my hiking stick in my car. So I can pretend that everything I do in my life, no matter how mundane and routine, is leading me to my next great adventure.
Living in reality often requires some maneuvering.
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Laughing……love this.
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😉 thank you. That was my hope !
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an old friend’s wisdom imparted to me was, in part, to care for people, but not carry their backpack. If everyone had the wisdom in your words, here, the burden would indeed be light. maybe I need to carry a walking stick….
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I love when wisdom is shared. And thank you for believing I have some. I have a hiking stick you can borrow if needed. 🙂
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I love this !
Like a piece of freedom in your pocket x
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YES!!!!! Thank you for saying it like that. That makes it even better!
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oh, there is no pretending, life truly is an adventure each and every day. glad you are prepared –
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I appreciate this comment Beth. It isn’t pretending is it? Thank you for reminding me ! 🙂
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Love it!!!! ☺️👍❤️
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Thank you Jodi 🙂
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Ha ha! I keep my yoga mat, pickleball racket, taekwondo uniform and exercise ball in mine so I can pretend I do these things.
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THAT is wisdom right there Kim. 🙂
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I really do sit here and admire your mind, MBC.
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You are very kind MBM. Thank you. 🙂
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You don’t have to pretend – it is!
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I am convinced. It is preparation! 🙂
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And sometime when I’m driving around I dream about not turning back. The open road calls…
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Oh my gosh. I have had that same day dream!!!!! It’s so tempting!
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I hope you get to take that adventure, Colleen. You deserve it. Stay prepared.
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Thank you Chuck Lee, what a wonderful thing to hope for me!!
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Haha what a great idea!!
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😉 thank you !!!!
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What a great idea, Colleen! That way you’re constantly open to possibility! 🙂
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It has been a handy little trick 😉
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I kept my camera in the car for many years for the same reason. And I got some shots I’d never have gotten otherwise, like when the new bridge was installed downtown. That’s a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence and I happily clicked away as it was put in place.
https://livingtheseasons.com/2011/11/19/hush-to-watch-bridge-move/
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The reason I have so many January shots from the botanical gardens was because of all the overtime from year end close. If I got out early on Saturday or Sunday, I’d stop on the way home for a walk and pictures.
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ANd to get taxes out of your head!
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That too! I needed a break from thinking so hard!
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That’s exactly the reason why Boy Scouts motto applies here!!
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I’m all for being ready for anything – back when my kids were babies, I had different things in my bag!
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I never carried a purse. But I kept things in my car. And now I carry backpacks EVERYWHERE! 😉
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I switched to a mini backpack a few years ago – love it!
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I won’t even look at purses. But put me within a mile of a backpack ‘store’…..
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They are totally in now too!
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I was fashionable without even knowing it. 😉
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LOL
Sorry, for ther question. Is your passport stamped with all the places you were never taken?
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😂That is THE most appropriate question. It is appropriately not stamped with the places I’ve never been taken to. Maybe I need to make one just for that.
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