Elizabeth of Dear Lizzy

Resolution #15:

Play More
Guest Blog post by Elizabeth 

My 12 year old self would be quite disappointed if she could see future me... because sometimes I take life much too seriously. Last year, for my twenty ninth birthday, I received the following gifts from different members of my family and I'm not joking: Punky Brewster DVDs, a purple hula hoop and a vintage Minnie Mouse t-shirt. Coincidence? I don't think so. They were such simple reminders that even though our lives are spotted with worry, stress, & lack of sleep don't let that turn us into a living Cruella Deville.

So, one of my resolutions is to play more.  

Some ideas to consider while achieving this newly proclaimed mantra:

• Walk lightly with a skip in your step, no slouching.
• Kiss someone in the rain 
• Only eat mini marshmallows while throwing into air and catching them in your mouth
• Roll down the car windows and sing "Nothing Compares To You" as loud as possible
• Go bowling or roller skating
• Leave love notes for people you adore
• Never walk past a photo booth with out taking pictures
• Be the one to plan a fun date or outing with friends
• Build a fort every Friday

Okay, some of these are down-right unruly or verging on annoying but, hey, if it lifts your spirits and makes you smile then go for it.

Comments

[Victoria / Justice Pirate]

Sounds like so much fun. I need to do such things.

[Libby]

I need to do this more. Especially the fort-building one.

[Lauren]

SO very true, I need to build more forts.

[Busy Bee Lauren]

That fort is darling! And love her ideas!

[Kellie]

i absolutely adore this series you're doing! each resolution and guest post is so great. and this one is soooo true. i need to jump on board as well!
-kellie

[The Dreaming Bear]

Hi there! Cheers from Iowa! Found you through Elsie Flannigan's blog...and so glad I did! This is such a delightful spot in blogland! thanks for the smile! I'll be back!

[Amy]

I keep bookmarking post after post in this resolution series.

[Meghan]

I adore this series, Mandi!!!

[delpheena]

this is SO great. and important to remember, too, i believe. even though i don't generally do new year's resolution, i might have to steal this one :)