Hello Summer,
You've started off just right and in full swing. I came home Friday night and packed my busy bag for an hour and fifteen minute car ride for a day of three softball games. In that bag, I packed; my kindle with a book to finish, my knitting project, a craft magazine, walking shoes, an early reader chapter book, bullet journal and pens, walking shoes, and socks. We arrived at the ballpark and I began my summer softball rhythm. During warm ups, I walk anywhere from one to two miles. I return for some reading time and once the game starts I have to put away my reading. It's hard to read and watch the game. I brought out my knitting - a simple dishcloth pattern that goes back and forth with a couple of stitch variations. I watch. I cheer. I might question something. I soak up the sun and sitting. We had three games and this routine becomes a pattern for the day.
I finished my book. I finished off two dishcloths and started a third one. I read my magazine and felt crafty inspired. I connected with people and might have gotten a small sunburn. I logged 20,000 steps which is a small miracle - softball for me is a lot of sitting. It's all good. I discovered a day like this snaps the hello summer transition phase. It thrust me into a different schedule. It forced me to do different things and preplan those different things. It reminded me to sit and allow for space to be in the moment.
I find the transition to summer can be tricky and take a few days to let go of that go, go, go pace of life. I find taking a vacation right away or now even a day trip can speed up the process and let my body and mind rest more. I hope you enjoy your transition to summer - it's here or it's coming.
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