Think Like a Girl

This morning I found myself humming the theme song from Sesame Street.  Mind you, I have no children, and I haven't seen the program in years.  I suppose my subconscious was reminding me to honor the little girl in me.  The 10 year old with long brown hair. Why is being an adult so serious all the time?  Work, politics, mortgage, house work, laundry, yard work, and maintaining my health.

I remember when I was younger the summers would just unfold in front of me.  I played softball, I swam in the lakes and at the pool, I rode my bike, water-skied and I had sleepovers.  I don't remember planning any of these activities.  I didn't have a calendar that had to be checked before I decided to go see Molly and Meg or to go to the library with Jimmy and Mike.  Summer just unfolded, and it was great.

I am reminded today to let this summer just unfold.  Do not over commit, and do the things that make me happy.  Life is too short to stay home and vacuum when I can be reading a book under a shade tree.  It is too short to stay at work on a beautiful afternoon when I have vacation time available to me and a puppy at home that would love to go to the park.  It is too short to get worked up at meetings, or get angry with politicians when I could be enjoying a cold beer with friends.

Wouldn't we all be better off if we slowed down a little to enjoy the moment?  I think today, I'll daydream.   Today, I'll just see how the day unfolds.  Today, I will just think like a girl.