Creative Weekend To-Do List
Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark. In the hopeless swamp of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all, do not let the hero in your soul perish and leave only frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours.
(Ayn Rand)
Happy 4th of July, friends! I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather and patriotic celebrations. This last week has been an interesting test of stamina, patience and passion. An exciting opportunity landed on my desk and without much notice, I was pulling together a presentation for a key player at my company.
Between quarterly reviews and this surprise meeting, I found myself closely examining my strengths, areas for improvement and places to apply more focus in my work, real and online lives.
The results of said meeting revealed an interesting conundrum: I bring a lot to the table in my current role, and still have plenty of time to grow with what I'm doing now. Rather that dilute my attention by taking on another job responsibility, it is probably just best (for me & the company) that I focus on the task at hand. It wasn't exactly the result I was pining for, but I'm happy all the same. It's funny how life works out like that sometimes.
With an extra day of weekend and no 'out of town' plans, I'm looking forward to lots of relaxation, creativity and fun in the days ahead. The following collection of creative to-do's are intended to inspire extraordinarily joyful weekends. Consider this a friendly tap—or slight tug—towards exploring creative shenanigans of your own desires. I invite you to join in!
set intentions & goals for the next 1/2 of 2010
grill delicious kebabs on the bbq
drink plenty of water & wear lots of spf
splash around in the pool like a little kid
mix up a new yummy cocktail for poolside indulgence
create a playlist that inspires spontaneous dance parties
roll out a blanket & enjoy fireworks with friends
Photo: Adam Baker
