Clarity

How does that saying go, "Clear eyes, full hearts"?
I almost thought it was "Clear head, clear eyes, full hearts."
Regardless of how it goes, that's how I feel.

For the past 3 weekends, I have been traveling for leisure.
It's been a good (and spendy) experience.
There's something about being outside the office or your daily schedule, that brings random epiphanies to mind.

How did I end up traveling for the past 3 weekends?
What started as a long family weekend, somehow spiraled into a longer family week with mini trips here and there to see friends.
Just because.
I feel like the me from 2 years ago would be raising eyebrows and scoffing.
Taking PTO? Just because? To see friends & family with no agenda?
Cue something about changing values, shifting priorities and slight indifference toward my income generator.

Anyhoo, it was a good time to take some time off.
Actually, it was a GREAT time to take time off.
Reminded me of former flames & passions (in terms of interests and hobbies).
Brought about a different perspective.

The older I get, the fewer effs I possess.
This might be my favorite thing about getting older.
I do not need justification or validation from anyone.
Just myself.


Yay, happy 4th.

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