Adventure Close To Home

We often think that to have an adventure or do something exciting we must travel to a far away place and spend a lot of money.  Of course planning must take place too.  Time off work, travel arrangements, what should I bring...  The planning list can be an adventure in itself.

I'm here to tell you that adventure can be found close to where you live.

I'm sure some of you are already saying "I live in a boring place" or "I've done all there is to do" and you may be right, however I'll be bold enough to say "probably not".

I've lived in the town below where I took this photo for 26 years and didn't know this spot existed until yesterday.

Here are some ideas that may help.

1. Look up the tourist information on your area.  I've found more places to visit and things to do that I was unaware of by doing this.
2. Visit a local museum.  Even small communities have them and the exhibits are always changing and may even provide insight into where you live that you never knew about.
3. Go for a walk in a different area or neighbourhood.
4. Be a "tourist" in the town closest to yours.
5. Take a drive down a road you've never been down before.  You never know what you'll find until you go.
6. Do something you've never done before.

Another local gem that I didn't know about until a friend mentioned it.

Local adventure is fun and can be had every weekend.

Gerald Trees
Musings And Observations Of An Adventurous Life Seeker

What I Would Tell My Younger Self

If I could go back and spend some time with my younger self there are a few things I would ask him to do.  Some of this may sound like I have regrets, however it's more of a reminder to continue to go after what I want and to encourage those I know, especially the next generation to pursue their dreams and that that there will be more dreams to follow as time goes on.

Spend time with your grandparents and your parents.  They will be gone sooner then you think.

Take that year off of school and travel.  You'll learn more in that year then 4 years of collage combined.

Skip school occasionally.  You'll have to catch up, but the freedom of getting out and recharging will be more then worth it.

Learn to dance.

Take that auto mechanics class even though you're a math and computer geek.  You future self will thank you!

Forget the idea of figuring out women.  It'll never happen and only make you frustrated if you try.

Trying to "fit in" is a waste of time and energy.  Be who you are and who you want to be and the right people will come into your life.  Trust me on this one.

Most of all, continue to have fun.  You don't have a choice in growing old, however growing up is an option.

I was introduced to the following video yesterday.  It's brilliant!

How To Age Gracefully

Gerald Trees

Musings And Observations Of An Adventurous Life Seeker