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I look forward to this fair every year. I had the calendar marked, I had an alert set. I love the event for the location, the eclectic and charged atmosphere, the fact that it is early enough in the season where it isn't too hot so the walking is mostly agreeable.In many ways it is the event of the season.
Yet, I didn't go. Despite the excitement over the idea, even as I had a pang of nostalgia for a visit two years ago and I discovered she didn't have work, even as art fairs is one of a few venues I don't mind attending alone, I didn't go.
And for the first time in quite some time, I didn't beat myself up for missing an event that I had planned (even if loosely) to attend. I wake up this Monday morning feeling satisfied over the amount of chores completed and the balance of fun and relaxation achieved this weekend.
The season has just begun and there are many fairs on the horizon. Some I will make. Some, I won't.
And it shall be fine. There is always a plan B (or C, D, etc. ) I must continue to embrace the moment, listen to my body, and take special care.
Happy Monday All.
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Good for you! I hope you continue to be fine with making these decisions. I keep remembering the wise words of my grandmother: "We'll play it by ear." Even if you plan to go, tell everyone you're going and even envision yourself there, then decide not to go. So what? & if there's nobody else or money heavily invested in the plan-- then-- especially...really... So what?
ReplyDeleteI hope so too. I strive. On the plus side I am rarely standing anyone up. ;-)
DeleteAs a planner by profession I know full well that making plans is not the same as executing plans. And often there are good reasons for that.
ReplyDeleteAlso, having never graduated past stick figures, I'm very impressed by your sketch!
Reasons, yes. Good..yes, often. I think. ?
DeleteThanks. :-)
I often feel this way about events that only happen once a year. I berate myself for wasting the chance to go just because I know I can't go for a whole other year.... I shall try to take your approach and enjoy it when I attend and enjoy reminiscing when I don't. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to remember and keep that approach. :-)
DeleteGood for you. I figure, at our age, we get to decide on the spur of the moment if we feel like participating in whatever the thing is. NO PRESSURE!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you woke up feeling that your weekend was satisfying. That's an achievement!
Sometimes I fear . . . but, trying to let go in many ways.
DeleteTHAT is an achievement. Thank you.
Excellent job going with the flow - I'm slowly getting there myself, and it's not an easy task. Hope you enjoy the fairs you attend, and continue to listen to your body and soul so well.
ReplyDeleteThanks. It is a work is progress. I try.
DeleteI really like this. I've swung from feeling I have to attend everything, to not attending anything, to a better balance of judging what is important to me, and what I can and can't cope with. The Goldlilocks zone. I'm glad your weekend was just right!
ReplyDeleteLOL. I like that: The Goldilocks zone.
DeleteBest attitude and the only one that keeps you moving forward instead of missing the present because you're set in regret.
ReplyDeleteYep. Striving to maintain that tune.
DeleteI'm glad you made the decision that's right for you, it's amazing to let go of "the shoulds" and listen to your body, your soul. I have to work on that myself. Great sketch, too!
ReplyDeleteIt felt good. It feels good. Today, still.
DeleteThank you.
nice sketch, and good attitude. keep listening to your body and just enjoy every moment!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Thank you. Yes. Yes.
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