I just got done writing a 1,000 word post (as seen below on the home page), and I am not happy with it even though it has gotten 2 out of 2 good reviews from the people I gave passwords. So, until I get a chance to get that post in a form I’m happy with, I will give you this quick and dirty update…
The main subject of the post that I’m not happy with is psychological state management. I get into all the details of what that means in that post so I’m just going to leave it up to you to figure it out for yourself (for now) or leave you in the dark (for now).
What that boils down to is finding what keeps you sane when you perceive that everything around you is trying to make you go insane.
I noted all of my day-to-day methods in that other post, but one HEEEEE-YUGE method I use to stay sane is camping trips and outdoor sports. I spent this past Thursday through Sunday in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on the Minnesota and Canadian border. In fact, right here to be exact:
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It was so awesome that I was expecting to come back 5 pounds heavier. We ate well, and it was no thanks to the local fishing population either.
Anyways, I’m not into Flikr (since I friggin hate pictures) and it’s a pain in the arse to upload pics to my site (been meaning to talk to my server admin about that). So, you’ll have to click here to look at all the pics on my Facebook album. (And don’t forget to add me as a friend!)
If it wasn’t obvious enough, CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PICTURES ON MY FACEBOOK!
Now it’s your turn. What do you do to relax and enjoy yourself?
I do enjoy getting out into nature. Living in the big city, there really is not enough of the natural environment around. Canoeing, spending time on my folks farm, even going snowboarding are ways that I recalibrate my connection to nature and which always lead to the best sleep and the most satisfying meals.
Otherwise, to relax in the city, I lay on the bed while I read a book and let the dog sneak up to lay beside me.
You lucky dog, you. (See what I did there?) I have no connection to nature while I’m in the city. I’m a bit luckier than you in that Minneapolis is a relatively small “big” city. Great camping is less than an hour away, and spectacular camping like that from above is only 4 hours.
I’m also lucky that my parents’ place is only 2.5 hours away and they live out in the country on a river system. Hunting and fishing are at my fingertips when I go back and visit…..which seems often. Haha!