Summer Chaos In My Boring Life!

From road trips to PB&J with a twist, this summer taught me life isn’t boring,

it's how you live it. Here’s my summer chaos!

If I’ve learned anything about life and getting older, it’s this: life isn’t boring. It’s all about how we see it from the lens we look through every single day.

If I could turn back the clock, I’d cherish more of the little, mundane moments in my own raggedy life.

But guess what? No need to turn back time, because I’m doing that now.

This summer, I made a do it now  promise to myself: I decided to fill  my mind and life with more than just work, being “mommy,” “wifey,” and “friend.” 

Ok, in all honesty, I did spend a good part of my summer making spontaneous, slightly rash decisions. Girl, I am 5 something, and I am not wasting any more time, thinking, and overthinking. So, if I want to do something now, I am going to do it.

Like, booking a quick road trip to San Antonio just because. And let me tell you, it was exactly the getaway I needed. What was supposed to be a quick turnaround trip turned into three whole days, and I regret nothing. 

I  stayed at the Drury Hotel, strolled the River Walk, and had hot pancakes and coffee every single morning. My belly and thighs are definitely side-eyeing me right now, but it was worth every bite.

One thing I didn’t expect? How much I loved the museum, and even just sitting and watching the fish at the Japanese Garden. Those simple things are becoming some of my favorite ways to spend time doing nothing but relaxing. I’m looking at life through a brand new pair of glasses. I ma saying yes to more new things, new experiences, and even new foods.

And if you know me, you know I’m a picky eater. But this summer, I stepped out of my comfort zone. I tried the famous PB&J with Tay, and it was weirdly good. I went all in and ordered the Elvis peanut butter, bacon, bananas, and spicy jelly.

Listen, I am not making this up. It was a 10 out of 10. The flavor was unlike anything I’ve had before. It gave me this wave of nostalgia I can’t even explain. It honestly changed how I feel about peanut butter.

Shopping Overload

And the road trip, yeah, I used it as an excuse to eat, eat, eat, and sleep. I even hit up Ice Ice-Baby for snow cones loaded with toppings. 

Now, let’s talk about the heat. Texas this summer was hot, like Hawaii volcano hot. But even in all that heat, I found joy in the little things I used to overlook when it came to going outside

Here’s what I’m learning about life: it only feels boring when we compare our right now to someone else’s.

At this point in my life, I honestly don’t care if anyone thinks I’m boring. My chaotic life is mine, and I’m finding the fun in it. For so long, I missed out on happy moments because I thought I had nothing to share. But the truth is my life is shareable and I’m finally showing up for me, myself, and I. #unapologetically 

Girl, I’m over 50. I am not wasting time on people pleasing anymore. My summer was full of fun chaos, and I almost missed it by treating it like a boring trap. 

And no, I’m not turning into a city guide here, but I did want to share a few gems from my summer adventures.

If you take nothing else from this post, take this: get out and enjoy life. Live like you have something to live for, even if you think it’s boring.

Because I am living beyond existing.

Have a great day, and I’ll see you

Living my best life,

Tangie