Many people assume I'm an extrovert, but I'm actually quite the opposite. I enjoy spending time with people and can easily enter into conversations but without significant time to myself, I get burned out quickly.
Last week was a social week for me. I attended a socially-distanced mezcal tasting, a low-key housewarming party and a couple of small lunch gatherings. That's a lot.
So on Saturday, I spent a few hours at the spa on my own (thanks to my absurdly cheap spa deal that I got through a friend). Whether it's sitting in a sauna, staring out a cafe window or going for a long walk, such alone time is important for my mental sanity.
Earlier this year, I read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking and it lit a bulb in my head. But only recently did I focus on finding my ideal balance between socializing and alone time. Now, instead of waiting until I'm burned out, I know exactly what I need and when I need it in order to stay sharp, light and even. And I stick to it no matter what.
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I'm heading to Florida tomorrow for 4 days. It's only a short 1.5 hour flight from Cancun to Fort Lauderdale (Jetblue - $56 each week). Now that I've had Covid-19, it seems like a good time to see family without the risk of getting sick or infecting others.
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Road trip. Road trip. Road trip. I can't get the idea out of my head. A long 2-3 month road trip around the USA. My research led me to Randal Olson's various maps of ultimate road trip routes. I'd want to add some more off-the-beaten-path locations as well. I even dreamt about such a road trip last night, although it took place in the Weinermobile for some odd reason.
The idea is stuck in my head!
If you happen to have a spare RV you want to lend out, please let me know :)
And if you've already taken such a road trip, let me know your favorite random places that you visited!
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Cat lesson of the week: I give up. Matcha wins. She rules my life. It's best to accept this truth as early as possible.
