My mom used to use this phrase often. She could be talking about household chores, homework, piano or band instruments, whatever. I HATED when she said it. It always meant spending time doing something rather than what I wanted to be doing and besides, I didn't care much about being perfect. Tell me what makes "just good enough".
As with many things in life, turns out my mom was right. I have spent time this month "praticing retirement" and although I am certainly not perfect, I think I'm going to be really good at it! I took a trip to Jamaica with friends and completely left cellphone and email behind. I didn't think about the job at all and laughed so much my sides hurt. I'm getting ready to take a trip with Whitney. She is almost 25 and it will be the first time the two of us have ever had time to go play all by ourselves. I have read two books for leisure this month. I have spend time communicating with old friends and planning a trip together. How am I doing Mom?
