First step: get off the couch

Get uncomfortable. That's what I keep hearing from others, from Spirit and from the divot in my couch. So here I am writing this blog - because it's uncomfortable and, I agree, I need to get out of my self made rut. It's no wonder, though, that I love cozy couch hugs while getting to feel emotions that always end up happy after 60 minutes. I'm mean, most of the population loves their TV time but I'm especially drawn to it for multiple reasons. First, I grew up in the 80's MTV generation. Sitting in front of the boob-tube is what we did for fun in small town Wisconsin. Well sure, there was fishing and hunting, homework and cruising the back roads. I did two of those. I do love the outdoors and you'll definitely find me hiking but I do my hunting in a grocery store. Maybe I grew up in the wrong place. But, no, I took dance lessons and piano lessons. Neither could keep my attention for long. It was fun at first, but soon after it became work. You see, I was created to be the perfect sloth. My sun sign is Libra which influences me to be leisurely (lazy). My moon is in Taurus so I'm the most happy at home cuddled up in a cozy blanket in front of a warm glowy fire (TV) with a good book or a favorite movie and of course some snacks! Also, I'm an introvert so I need a ton of alone time. These all result in the perfect storm for sitting in front of the tele, eating bon bons and creating a nice little divot to greet me every evening in this repeated quest for a comfortable, safe, loving environment. 

So why deviate from my cozy spot? Because I need to. Because I know I'll regret it if I don't. Because I'm just like Walter Mitty in the beginning of the movie and now I know I want more. I mean I think I do...yes, I do! I would love to skateboard down long curvy roads in Iceland and traverse tall mountains like Walter, but I'd rather not end up in the hospital. I will find adventures of my own, escapades that lead to tall tales, memory making experiences, you know, the stuff that makes life worth living. There was a time when I did do some of that crazy making, but then I got married, bought a house and, at some point, I hunkered down like a Corgi splooting on the floor. It was all good for a time, but...well, I'm waking back up and it's time to arise from the coffin. Today I begin a blog, tomorrow, who knows what I'll do. Come along and join me. What's uncomfortable for me will surely be entertaining for you!