Jet Ski Life Thrills

 

Dear me. I'm back, and let me tell you, taking a break to do absolutely nothing was like hitting the reset button on my entire existence. It was a much-needed hiatus, a time for my mind, body, and soul to kick back and have a serious pow-wow. Me, lounging on the couch, contemplating life, and finally putting those overworked brain cells on vacation mode.

 

As I reflected on the past year, it felt like I was flipping through the pages of my own adventure novel. A journey filled with highs and lows, twists and turns. And you know what? It was oddly satisfying. Like that time I went jet skiing in Puerto Rico for the first time on my birthday. Talk about a wild ride!

 

The guide's only advice? "Go as fast as you can. Speed is your friend." So there I was, cruising through the ocean, hitting waves that made my heart skip a beat. It was a rollercoaster of terror and exhilaration. I'd soar into the air, my heart stopping for a split second, only to crash back down with a splash. Laughter and tears mingled in the salty breeze. It hit me – life was a lot like that jet ski ride.

 

You see, I always thought speed was my ally. Zero patience, always in a hurry. If things didn't happen pronto, I was a one-person frustration tornado. But just like the jet ski, my life had its highs and lows. Flying high, then bam! Dropped hard. It was a relentless cycle of exhaustion and excitement. During the lows, I learned a ton about myself – laughing and crying simultaneously, just like on that jet ski.

 

Life is meant to be a thrill. Ups, downs, and everything in between. Those lows? They're like the universe's way of saying, "Hey, time for a change, buddy!" Pain is a signal to shift our mindset, behaviors, and actions. It's not about questioning our worth; it's about figuring out what isn't working and making adjustments.

 

I spent way too much time fixating on becoming something, living for that elusive "one day when." But guess what? When I stopped the chase, I was face-to-face with the real MVP – myself. Taking the time to be alone over the holidays was like a crash course in self-love. I had to make peace with me, appreciate me, and you know what? Falling in love with myself was the best decision I ever made. I'm head over heels for me, and it feels amazing.

A pastor once said to me, how can you love others if you hate yourself. That was a game changer. I deserve to love me.

 

So here's the deal, friends: life's a wild ride, and we're all just trying to stay on the jet ski without wiping out. Embrace the ups, learn from the downs, and, most importantly, love the heck out of yourself. Because, let's be real, you're pretty darn awesome. Cheers to living life like the exhilarating jet ski ride it is!