Saying Yes and Saying No

Future Me is in control of the reins this week. I'm saying yes and saying no -- listening to myself.

The Sunday hike was cancelled -- lack of interest. I signed up for another hike. Longer, harder, faster, earlier. Future me deciding I will be happy to have this time outdoors. I've hiked 1/2 the figure eight trail, but some will be new to me. I'm a little nervous about going (different hike leader), but I want to move into this next hike level. Yesterday's hike was nice (perfect hiking weather), but too slow with too many stops. 

Saying no to meeting my cousin. Her schedule didn't coordinate with mine and I didn't need to compromise (neither did she). We'll figure it out another visit when it works for both of us. I love that we both can express what works with zero drama about it.

I've also made a few other decisions -- no to a neighborhood party, no to sending a gift (a card is enough), yes to taking the dogs on a trail walk. Things like this.

Each one of these things could've gone the other way -- out of obligation, guilt, languishing, etc. Curating my life instead of letting it passively play out.

Little lesson I need to remind myself of often. 

Here's the library book I'm reading. 600 pages. My friend recommended it and said it takes a bit, but then it's excellent. I'm about 100 pages read. It's okay, but I'm not vested yet. Trusting her recommendation though.

Have a good Saturday. Later gators.