Hope you all had a good weekend, and this is a holiday for some of you, everyone is home today.
Enjoying the simple joys of life…
Missouri Botanical Gardens ~ St Louis, MO
Do we truly take the time to enjoy the simple things in life? Not as much as we should, I believe. We have work, family, commitments, obligations and anything else. That’s why I look so forward to spring, it’s a renewal of things to me. The smell of the fresh flowers blooming.
While we are in the midst of taking care of business, are we taking out time to smell the coffee, have a little fun? I ask this because it’s been a very long time since I’ve done anything in the area of having fun with women whether they are friends, neighbors or from church. My husband and I haven’t been out since my birthday which was last July. I should be ashamed, but time just hasn’t allowed it. We haven’t been to a movie in so long, I honestly can’t remember. I think it was “For Colored Girls”, that’s been at least 2 years. We’ll rent or buy movies. Time to get out of the house.
I love getting going to the St Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Gardens, Creve Coeur Lake and other local places. My daughter wants to go to the Gateway Arch, two things that’s keeping me from going. The crowds and height, it’s way up there and it’s one of the top tourist attractions in St Louis. I’ve been hoping that the school will take them, but that hasn’t happened. I’ve heard stories about how it shakes when you are at the top of the Gateway Arch. Umm, not ready for that, but I do want to go. We went to a festival down there on the 4th of July and that sucker is huge and of course it was a big crowd. I promised her to put that on the list, and she will remind me when I don’t keep my word.
The Gateway Arch ~ St Louis, MO
My kids love to skate, I love to take them. I think we’ll go skating soon and bowling. Now I love to bowl, I grew up bowling in children/teen leagues. My daddy took us and coached us along the way. I had a green bowling ball with my initials on it. My church has a bowling league, I might look into it. Simple and fun.
I’ll be glad when it warms up so my husband and I can to the Central West End, Delmar Loop and walk and enjoy the cafes there. I really like going to both areas, especially the Delmar Loop, it’s closest to us so we frequent it more. Time for concerts in the parks, sitting at the pool while the girls swim and have fun.
So until it warms up, we’ll have to do something to break up the monotonous life and bring some simple joy into our life. Bowling and skating sounds like fun. We get so caught up in work and trust me I’m fine with that because I have goals I’m working on, we just need to get out and have a little fun. I look forward to discovering my city again.
What are some of the simple joys you are missing out on?
hey there lady, you have had quite a busy year and i hope you and your family are able to have a little fun. and the nice thing about finding joy in the simple things is the fact that it doesn’t have to cost that much! i say get back into doing something you love (bowling) as this will give you a way to blow off steam when life becomes a bit overbearing or you just need to take a break. i love outdoor concerts and walks too…can’t wait for warmer weather!
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Yes, I do plan to make sure we get out and have a some fun. My husband and I went to a movie and had a good time this afternoon. Thanks, I ready for the warmer weather!
Great post Whitney! It is so easy to forget to let go and have fun! I think I may suggest to my honey, that we go bowling in the upcoming weekends. Then I can show him who the competitive one is…lol! The Gateway Arch sounds like a cool place to visit. Have a great week girl!
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We do try to do all the free stuff, then we pick other things that cost. The girls will probably want to do Six Flags this summer, hopefully without us!
Today a co-worker said “This is your job, not your life”. Yeah, that. Today was all about reminders that we need to take time to enjoy stuff and not always wait until this or that gets better.
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Thank you, it is so easy to get caught up in our busy lives. Gonna do better myself.
Hi, Whitney! This is such a great post and so important, too. I’ve been so busy caring for my young children that I’ve neglected to do things for myself, and I am trying to work on that this year.
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Hey Catherine, thanks for stopping by! I’m excited for the connection. I just thought at the end of the week, you look at what you’ve done and nothing fun was in the mix.
Whitney, I went up in the Arch this past summer after begging all week. We went the last day of the convention and we were cramped up in that little ball on the way up with a high school senior who had a basketball scholarship (his legs were sooo long), lol. When we got up there, it was hot and sweaty and people were trying to squeeze through to get a picture from the view. I couldn’t believe it was legal to have all those ppl up there in that small space. Then one of the riders broke down on one side so everyone was being shifted to the side we came in on. I tell you I loved my fiancé 1000x times more than usual that day bc he got right in that line of people being shifted back to our side & we were next to go right back down to the ground. All those “other ppl” were complaining about how we & a few more stuck in line & he wasn’t trying to hear it. He was like, “Just stand right here if anyone says anything to you I got it”. I don’t like sticking and stuff but it was sooooo hot up there. We were up there for a total of like 5 minutes. I would imagine the rest of them were up there in the sweltering heat for a min of 35 – 45. I suggest planning when the weather is cooler and during the down time. Essay I know, but wanted to share. Oh, and it does shake!!!
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See this is exactly why I haven’t been up there, that is crazy! Glad you all made it down ok.
I really learn something new every day! I NEVER knew that you could actually visit INSIDE the arch! Wow! If I lived there, I probably wouldn’t ever go in there though! I am afraid of high places and tight spaces! Those tram cars seems like they are small!
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Yes you can go in, I’ve been down there so man times but refuse to go in and I like to think I like a little adventure!
It’s way too easy to get consumed in all the to-do(s) of life and forget to embrace the beauty in our daily moments.
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Yes, and these past few days reminds me why we need to remember! Can you say stressful?? Thanks for visiting, appreciate it.