In a Rut
I was sitting at my computer contemplating what to write about today and my mind was a complete blank.
OK….lets think….what is going on in your life that you’re excited to share, Liz?
UM….?
Truth is, there’s really not much going on that I feel motivated to tell you guys about. Lately I’ve been feeling in a bit of a standstill. Work is the same, my relationships are the same, weekends are the same…I’m craving something different!
Don’t get me wrong, life is great, but it’s just feeling a little monotonous lately. I don’t get excited about the things I used to. I’m feeling like I need to evolve in some way. Quarter life crisis?
This weekend for example, I met up with two of my girlfriends to attend the Taste of Lincoln street festival, historically my favorite summer fest. We knew a friend working a tent who could get us drinks, it was a beautiful night and a good band was playing. Sounds like a great time, right?
In the middle of the party, one of my friends and I were yelling at each other over the music, drinking our luke-warm beer, watching intoxicated people act stupid when we both realized that what used to be a highlight of our summers was now just…sort of…boring.
It’s official. I need to switch up my routine and start doing some new things! What I enjoyed two years ago just isn’t cutting it anymore. Now I just have to figure out what WILL be fun and get my friends to agree with me!
How do you guys shake things up when you’re feeling in a rut?
I started running this summer. You could come join me and 14,999 of my closest friends on Oct. 17th for the Columbus Half Marathon? 12-week training program starts now. http://tinyurl.com/26e8d6y :)
You’re a brave guy, Dave! Some sort of fitness challenge could be a good idea though.
Maybe do some volunteer work with your friends….I’ve done some volunteer work with some of my “mom” friends at a local organization that needs volunteers to pack food packs that go overseas but it’s endless the type of work you can do locally! Do something that is meaningful for you and I find it’s good to shake things up by getting out of your comfort zone. Do those things on your “bucket” list!
Ha! Warned you about the Taste of Lincoln! My interests have changed a lot in the past few years and what you just described does not hold my interest anymore. Some things you might try are a) board game nights b) wine/liquor tastings c) volunteer events like Chicago Cares d) weekend and day trips e) nice dinners out in groups/supper clubs. And sometimes it’s nice to take a break and enjoy being bored for a bit!
Ellie- volunteering…what a great idea! I need to find something in Chicago that I’m passionate about to give my time to.
Nora- you were so right about the festival. All those things you mentioned are EXACTLY what I want to me doing! Now I just need more pals like you to do them with. :)
must have missed you at the fest, was rocking out to some 16 candles, and i was one of this intoxicated ones!
Take a job with Apple and move to San Francisco. Part of it is just getting ol… er mature.
move to Europe:-) go on Euro TRIP :) crazy funny and unforgettable trip … :-)
We all go through that. Possibly a quarter-life crisis.. or just life.
Realizing its time to start evolving into new things and new interest can be both alarming and exciting.