It Seems I Need More Fun in My Life!

Daily writing prompt

What was the last thing you did for play or fun?

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This question hit me like a ton of bricks falling on me. I couldn’t remember the last thing I did for fun or play! How is that possibel. I used to finding a reason to smile or laugh and just be glad to be alive and having fun. But, life intervenes, and I have gotten too focused on making sure that every day is complete with eating right and exercising, counting points on Weigjt Watchers. Even going outside for a walk is measured by my Fitbit, so it has become work, not play. Did I meet my steps count, not did I enjoy the birds or have fun walking through newly-mowed fields.

I can’t even remember what I liked to do for fun! That is sick, as the young people say! That sucks is what I say, and it is time to fix it. I think a conversation with my husband is due. He loves disc golf, and he plays it seven days a week, as long as the weather holds. I walked along with him yesterday, just so I can spend time with him. I had over 11,000 steps yesterday, but I don’t remember thainking, “Boy, this is fun watching someone throw a disc toward a basket!”

It’s funny how I had more fun when grandkids lived near us. When we took them to the zoo, aquarium, the park, to museums, or to the science museum here, I got caught up in the excitement with them. I also participated in panning for jewels, taking a bag of stones home and feeling quite proud of myself! I can remember feeling young at heart, and that was at least 3 years ago, because Douglas’ grandkids moved away after Covid hit, first to Barbados and now to Portugal. But, I had fun before I became a grandmother.

So, I need to have some fun while I am on break from teaching and taking classes. I need to get in the new car and go find something that makes me feel young at heart, even if it doesn;t result in points met or steps met. It’s amazing how one question can make you start to think about your life and what becomes important to us. I loved having fun, even traveling alone to Madrid and Geneva. Where did that Regina go? I must find her again quickly. Can this prompt come back around in about a month? Maybe I will have an answer then.