manifesto

Summer 2014 manifesto: a declaring of intentions. 

I will walk outside, feel the sun on my face, and remember that this is my favorite time of year. 

I will sit outside on our dirty picnic blanket and point at dogs with Eliza,

go on long walks to see things and point at more things. 

If at all possible, we will not drive someplace if we can walk there. 

I will be laid back about lots of things, but not about sunscreen and hats.

I will pare down our stuff, remembering that life isn't about stuff. 

I will be organized about this move, because ohmygoodness unpacking when you haven't been organized is the worst.

I will enjoy our new deck and our new backyard and my people even when the inside of the new house is a mess. 

I will give a million kisses to that little chicken I have.

I will hold Greg's hand and argue with him about sunscreen.

I will show Eliza the ocean and the sand and the boardwalk and I will let her eat cake and icecream. 

I will use technology as a good servant and avoid it when it is becoming my master.

I will remember it is my job to pursue my calling, and only my calling, and not anyone else's. 

I will make corn on the cob. 

I will live with less stuff in my closet (and more organized in storage?). 

I will wear lipstick whenever I feel like it. It reminds me of my mom and I like it with a tan. 

I will try to remember to whom I belong, who I'm trying to please, and who's in charge.