Again, David is referring to her love life. However, her words resonated with me in a different way. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be hectic, leaving the responsibility of balancing extra end-of-year work with festive holiday gatherings. When I wasn’t working or socializing, I was shopping for gifts, entertaining visitors at my small apartment, or trying to get enough sleep. To make it all work, I maintained relentless focus, made endless lists, and missed out on some spontaneous fun. When you’re inside the routinely busy bubble that you call life, it’s difficult to see what you’re missing out on. You’re more worried about making it all work than enjoying the twinkling decorations or taking the night off to grab drinks with friends. For the past month, I held the reins a little too tight.
As I repacked my bags to return to New York City tomorrow, I made a mental list of how I want to spend the long, New Year’s weekend. Go for a run in Central Park. Start a new book at my favorite coffee shop. Get lunch with that friend I’ve been meaning to catch up with. Buy myself a belated Christmas gift. Pop an extra bottle of champagne to celebrate 2012. Still, David’s quote reminds me that I should just go with the flow. These are things I’ve been meaning to do, but I wouldn’t mind if the weekend had other plans for me. I’m worn out from working, planning, and engaging in a schedule of holiday cheer. It’s time to leisurely ring in 2013. What are your New Year’s plans?
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