Family/Relationships
A mentor of mine told me life is about making 50-100 great memories with loved ones and good friends that you can recall anytime you want. It's my plan this year to make some new ones. Even if they are simple.
From my 2023 5/25 list:
1. Walk with my spouse multiple times a day
This has been great. We chat about the future and how we can improve our relationship/family.
2. Date night/afternoon with spouse
Weekly would be ideal.
3. Take children to school everyday
Already do this. Want to continue. It allows us to spend time together. Even if it's just for a moment. I laugh, bc they like my music, which most young children will not even have been exposed to.
4. Play video games with children
I only play video games when there is a game that I really like until I beat it. The new Zelda game is supposed to come out later this year and a new Assassin's Creed. Will play them together.
5. Let family choose where we move
We've moved a fair amount. Usually it's my choice or bc of work. This time, going to let my family lead. They want to move to Colorado, but we haven't figured out where, yet. We'll see. I'm along for the ride.
6. Visit parents/friends
Saw them at the end of last year. Will plan 1-2 more trips. Most of my close friends live near my parents, so I get to kill 2 birds with one stone. Also, since I don't live near my close friends, whenever I'm in town, they are excited to hang out and we do fun things.
7. Fantasy Football Live Draft
Did this last year. Was a blast. Got my spouse involved in a league with some of my good friends' spouses. So now, we want to plan both drafts in the same weekend. I have to travel, but the memories are worth it.
8. Concerts
Haven't been to one in a long time. Only a few bands I'm willing to deal with a large crowd over. Time to figure this out as most of my favorite bands are not getting any younger and may stop touring one of these days.
9. A rodeo
My spouse wants to attend one. She's a country girl.
10. Socialize with new people
This I've failed at over the last few years. I'm going to try and make some new friends. I like a diverse set of people, so don't really care their background. I am cautious who I spend time with and will try and make an effort to hang out with others more this year.
11. Organize group events
Similar to #9. I've learned that no one wants to plan things. I don't either. But, I am usually good at getting groups of people together. I don't plan anything elaborate, but seem to be the glue that gets folks together. This takes effort and energy, which I often am lazy about. Time to do a better job of this again with new people...
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