So...how do you define an adventure? I mean, does it HAVE to be a trip to Tahiti aboard The Kon Tiki or climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest? Is it visiting Europe or Asia for the first time...or can it be the very first day of college, beginning a new job, or driving in Manhattan for the first time? How about dating from Match.com or going to the movies alone?
I hate to think at 61 years old I am out of adventures...that everything I do is old, been done before, or doesn't sound exciting...of course if ever I were to drive in Manhattan, in no way would I consider that "exciting", but most definitely an adventure!
I like to think, if done correctly, each day could be an adventure...so, why aren't they? Why do we accept days as just something to get through rather than something to revel in, something to applaud, something to remember as we lay our heads down, exhausted, not from dull chores but from ADVENTURE!!
Let's define some of the chores each day and figure out how they can be considered adventurous:
1.Driving to work ...I like to play the radio...loud...and sometimes sing and direct the music to punmp myself up(like the guy in the commercial)...certainly an adventure for those watching me!
2.Making lunch...Most days I eat what is available in the refrigerator, either mine or the faculty room...ALWAYS an adventure when I have to decide ...do I cut the fuzzy stuff off, eat around it, or throw it away?
3.Cleaning up the paperwork...interestingly enough I have 2 IN boxes on my desk so when I attack inbox #1 I put it into inbox #2 completely unscathed...until that day...that very "adventurous" day... when I actually DO the work required...SUCH a happy day!
4.Disciplining grade school kids...***see article about the gingerbread man***...
5.Visiting Kindergarten...imagine the excitement everyday when I can walk into a K classroom and everyone wants a hug from Mrs. M...PRICELESS
6. Making dinner...Ordering out from a new spot is ALWAYS an adventure...we try that once a week!
so...what do you think? can you make your life...your day to day existence... adventurous? I tried and didn't do half bad...I almost can't wait to go to work tomorrow to continue my adventure...ALMOST...
PS...my husband requested pot roast for dinner again...oy, what have I done?
