adj. 1. having no worries and no responsibilities.
Now is that the classic definition? Probably not, but it works for me, and for some reason, I been zeroing in on that quote every time I go in there. Carefree just isn't in my vocabulary anymore, unless I'm describing someone else. I think at some point I've even started to look down my nose at those who can pull off carefree as an adult. But seriously, how happy would we be if we didn't worry, control, and obsess about our problems every minute of every single day?
I'm not saying we have to bury our heads in the sand, but if gratitude was my Summer project, balance in my Fall mission. My biggest problem is I haven't learned, EVER, how to turn my brain off and just relax. I get home from work and obsess about who did or said what. My emails ping like techno music somedays. And we all know that home isn't exactly relaxing lately.
So there has to moments in my life where I'm not in control, in charge, and not worrying about it. The last time I actually felt carefree was on Winetour 2013 at Roundbarn.
Yes, I miss Johnny Blue-eyes.
I miss giggling on picnic tables.
I loved hanging with my friends.
It's someone's birthday here every day.
It's someone's birthday here every day.
And sadly, there aren't that many moments in our lives. It's as if we've all decided that being a parent means we have to be serious adults. I just think we need more fun in our lives or we're going to wake up one day and wonder why we wasted our time.
So, even if it's for five minutes today, do something carefree. Turn the music up and sing or dance. Make a playlist that makes you smile. Watch Sixteen Candles and say every line you know. Read something that would make your mother blush. Do something other than be an adult.
It's okay to have some fun.
You're allowed to let off steam.
Control is just a silly illusion.
I could go on and on...
But I'll spare you my 6-word obsession, and hope you find some happiness today just being carefree.
Happy Wednesday!
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