Nights

When we got home from Mexico, I decided that I need to actively work on being more present.

I tend to look forward to big events: trips to Mexico, family dinners, etc.

I realized that I was living for future events.

I don't want to do that anymore!

I believe I can find joy in my every single day.

I am taking baby steps.

I work nine hours a day outside of my home, I have a home to take care of, a family to continue raising, etc.

But my first baby step is this:

When I get home from work, I change into my comfy clothes, grab my book, go out in my backyard and read two chapters.

Currently, I am doing so whilst elevating and icing my knee (no clue what happened but it is not well).

Only after I read a couple of chapters in the sunshine and fresh air do I then get dinner ready, load or unload the dishwasher, start laundry, vacuum and mop... you know, the regular!