Surprisingly Fun Day

I had a switch up in my 2 little errands yesterday.

I was texting with the new owner about picking up the Shutterfly package and she invited me in for a tour of the house renovations.  My first thought was -- thanks for the offer, but not necessary (she wasn't home, just her husband).  THEN ... I remembered my moto for 51 ... "choose the bigger life." 

It would be fun to tour the house.  Why not -- she offered.  My "bigger life" is all about the little details.  I could do the vet errand another day (so I wouldn't have a dog with me).

I had texted my old neighbor (across the street) earlier in the week about scheduling a hike and she happened to respond that morning.  I told her I was coming in the neighborhood for the pickup.  She said to stop over and see some of her house projects too.

We ended up touring my old house together.  The husband loves to chat renovations and the wife came home at the end.  Turns out my friend had never met the husband and never been in the house since they moved in.  Funny and totally fun.

It was an impromptu afternoon.  

I love this new motto.  CHOOSE THE BIGGER LIFE.  Make those little decisions because why the hell not.  I never would've said yes in the past because I figured her husband wouldn't be happy about a tour and I planned to go to the vet (no appointment for this BTW).  But how unhappy could he be and turns out he's super excited to share the projects.  Since a booster shot doesn't require an appointment, I didn't have to worry about that either.

I know that "bigger life" implies BIG, but for me, it means do the little things that add up to having a bigger life.  Make little efforts.  Be a little flexible.  Find fun connections.  Take some chances.  Extend some invites.  Accepts some offers.  Do the little things just because. 

Have a good Saturday.  Later gators.