Making It Count

A recent post by Erin over at Two Thirds Hazel got me thinking a lot about making the most out of every day of this precious life. 

I am so guilty of choosing to stay in rather than go out with friends, of choosing Netflix over fresh air, of fighting with Jay just for the 'fun' of it, or choosing other mundane and predictable activities rather than something new and unexpected. 

We've been in Ottawa close to three years and I have formed close connections with exactly three people, all while at work. I've resisted joining clubs, taking classes, or doing anything possibly new or scary. I've made excuses to avoid socializing so I could spend every hour with Jay and really done very little of great excitement. 

That's not to say I haven't enjoyed this time in Ottawa, it has been an amazing chance to learn about myself, challenge myself and try new things. This has also been a special time for Jay & I, our first apartment together, our first time in the same city after a year and a half apart, a little bit of lovesickness. Those three close connections I've made, are friendships I hope to maintain long after our time in here has ended. 

But.. (isn't there always a but?) 

I haven't lived a life filled with wild adventures, or great excitement over the past few years. I've had few moments that were so magical I will want to tell them to my fictional grandchildren. The new things we've tried have largely been venturing to a 'new mall' or discovering a new frozen yogurt flavour. 

I am quickly encroaching on my 26th (gasp!) birthday and it feels like there is no better time to take back control of my life and my dreams for the future. To stop being contented with being stuck in this imaginary box I've built for myself, even if it's comfy. 

We've made some great strides towards being more social and trying new things, occasionally but we still aren't quite the social butterflies I envision us being in my head. 

I can't say it better than the always beautiful Jack Dawson (aka Leo D.)  from Titanic 

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Life is a gift, and we only get one chance at it. I'm going to really try and live each day with a little more passion, be a little more adventurous and just generally remember to savour every moment. Yesterday's drama shouldn't impact today. 

Those are my deep thoughts for this Wednesday morning, has Leo D. ever inspired any life changing decisions for you? No? I'm the only one? 

Keep Smiling :)