Habitual Adventurer

Daily writing prompt
Describe one habit that brings you joy.
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Habit defined by Oxford Language as “a settled or regular tendency or practice especially one that is hard to give up.” This puts habits in a dark light although just as many are joyful and healthy for a person.

Myself, the one thing that brings me joy is adventure which can be big like traveling across the country to explore an area that I’ve never been to or staying local to try a new bistro in my area. Truthfully, I’ve been on so many adventures that to some, it’s a habit either good or bad depending on one’s viewpoint.

Being an adventurer, I have to take care of myself to be healthy by eating well, sleeping soundly and physically active to maintain my habit.

Some people who I know think that I am crazy but I have helped a couple plan their trip to Hawaii years ago and helped others choose a new place to have Sunday brunch.

Life is an adventure in itself, make it good.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Information Seeker

Daily writing prompt
What are you curious about?
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Truthfully, there’s not much that I am curious which sounds bad. Although, when I am curious about something that I feel is important, I do research on the subject and I learn about it.

The first option is to check sources on the internet then check with reliable sources. As you know, not everything on the internet is true so being diligent to learn the facts takes time. My second option is to find experts who are in the field. Finally, I seek people who are knowledgeable who have experienced it.

Admittedly, I am curious about the future although I desire to live fully in the present. Curiosity is the start that leads to learning something new.

Never stop being curious.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Kindness from Within

Daily writing prompt
Write about a random act of kindness you’ve done for someone.
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In my opinion, a person who is kind hearted performs actions that comes from his/her heart without a second thought to help it assist others in times of need no matter how big, small or difficult.

My experience is that there’s no true random of act of kindness but opportunities that allows one to shine because one was taught as a child to help another person who is in need. To that person, being kind and helping others out is everyday life planned and unplanned events.

Being born premie with all the issues that come with it, all those classmates who helped me at times were raised that way. It gave me the feeling of thankfulness that I can return the favor to others. You don’t forget who was there for you.

Later on in life, I have helped so many of my friends move from one place to another. Those events when we were all laughing about things that occurred before that it was amazing the project was completed. Plus, home improvement projects too. Also, participated in numerous volunteer projects in the community.

If you have been in a rough spot or in danger which not a person assisted although people were there, one learns quickly that kindness isn’t random but deliberate actions from within one’s heart and soul. Speaking from my own personal experiences.

In closing, kindness comes from the heart with actions reflecting it in planned and unexpected events that occur in everyday life.

Thank you for your time.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

My Free Spirited Soul

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How would you describe yourself to someone who can’t see you?
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The best description of myself is that I follow my own path, trust my intuition and trust the energy around me. Honestly, if it doesn’t feel right, it’s not right.

Growing up, I was told that I was different which made me upset because I wanted to fit in and I wanted to belong. As time went on, I learned to be comfortable in my own skin. Standing on the edge of the crowd allows one to observe inside while being my true self on the outside.

Physically, I am short and small framed with dark blue eyes and dark olive toned skin with shoulder length dark blonde hair. Look young for my age due to staying active and eating healthy most of the time. Drink hot tea with breakfast and drink cold brew green tea during the day. Plus, my go to fruit is a red delicious apple preferably grown in Michigan. Regular stretching including including stretching out my back downward plus brings blood flow to my brain which is better for cognitive functioning and lessens Alzheimer’s disease which runs on my Mom’s side of the family.

The truth is that we only get one life so live the way you feel most comfortable in your own skin.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

”It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day…”

Daily writing prompt
What traditions have you not kept that your parents had?
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From the above lyrics of the popular song sung by Michael Buble’ titled, “Feeling Good “ which leads to the fact that I haven’t kept any family traditions from when I was growing up. And, it feels so good.

Years ago, post divorce and early 40s, I felt changes were needed. My parents expected me to drive to their house for Holiday for Christmas on back country roads in the frozen tundra with only a short time off from my then employer. With my birthday so close to the Holiday, I wasn’t always in the spirit of the season. It got tiring. One year, I told them that I was staying at my house three hours away when I was 50 or so years old. They put me through much grief to say the least which proved worthless. That Holiday was the most peaceful and beautiful time of not being under my parents roof and expectations.

After losing my long time employment, I ended up moving 1200 miles away thus ending my commitment to be at my parents house for Holiday. They tried legally stopping my move from lawyers who remembered me from high school cheerleading which proved favorable plus owning my own home and previous longtime employment. Competent was proved.

From my above experience, I have not kept any of my family traditions from my childhood. If it wasn’t forced and treated incompetent from my siblings and parents, I would have thought differently.

Christmas was the only Holiday that was important and not the others. A festival in the small town where I went to high school became a family tradition that I was pushed to attend in July.

Truthfully, it felt like a new life and a new chapter for me when I was no longer under pressure to attend events with people who felt like they had to control me because I’m different.

Live your life that fills your spirit and create your own traditions.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

National Ice Cream Day!!

This month is “National Ice Cream Month” and today is “National Ice Cream Day” so I am celebrating with my favorite flavors from my favorite brands. It’s a holiday that I can support.

A good friend of mine who is from Vermont has a family member who’s cows milk for Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. She is an expert of the brand.

Blue Bell Ice Cream because I’m currently in Texas. Gooey butter cake is a tradition in the State of MO. Have friends who I know near Kansas City MO who never had Blue Bell until recently who chose the Gooey Butter Cake flavor.

Please share your favorite ice cream treat today!

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Getting Back to Normal

Daily writing prompt
Was today typical?
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After a few days without the internet at home, we’re getting back to normal now although I did enjoy the quiet time with my felines.

Using towers to get internet access near work while my house didn’t have it, I spent time here to connect with others plus spending time with lifelong friends who many I’ve known since kindergarten on Facebook. I’m in my 60s now. My online closet was neglected but not a problem.

Last night, I returned to watching ‘Miss Marple’ movie series by the books written by Agatha Christie. British vintage crime drama has been my type genre for over one year now. Well written and casted filmed in extraordinary locations.

Sundays, I typically do chores, take a nap and be present offline but today, I’ll spend time on my online closet for an hour as well.

In closing, I keep “typical” loosely because life happens beyond my control. Plus, my life cannot be so rigid that it doesn’t allow flexibility to learn and to explore even to laugh and to cry with friends.

Yours Truly,

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Uniquely Me

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How would you describe yourself to someone?
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For most of my life, I’ve been told that I am a “free spirit” individual who, at that time, wanted to fit in with the world. As I have gotten older, I have accepted it graciously and blessed that I uniquely me.

Physically, I’m short with dark blonde hair and deep blue eyes and dark complexion with ancestors who were from eastern Europe where many called them “gypsy.”

My description of myself is that I’m an independent, honest and truthful. I will do what is right ethically and morally even if I lose or I don’t gain anything from it. Furthermore, I would describe myself as a woman who trusts her instincts and the energy around a person and/or situation thus making a decision on both no matter what the other person is doing or saying. As I have gotten older, I’ve gotten wiser and have learned the power of silence and choosing the right words to express myself.

Educationally, I do hold an MBA and Six Sigma Greenbelt (University of Michigan College of Engineering School of Professional Development). Worked in the financial sector for most of my life of banking, insurance and investments.

Some people have called me the “cat lady” because I have been a fur Mom to Adrian, Seville, Madrid and now Bella and Luna. Growing up, my girl was SueSue short for Sukiyaki who was a pure bred Siamese seal point who was too small to show so my family adopted her. She lived 21 years. Proud to glisten in fur. Proud cat Mom. Love dogs too but the timing never worked.

In the end, I love travel and adventure because life, in my opinion, is meant to be lived fully and completely. And, blessed to have friends who I’ve known since kindergarten and have contact regularly thanks to Facebook. Life wouldn’t be as great without them.

Thank you for your time.

Leslie Elizabeth David.

Two Tickets to Paradise

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If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?
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The above title is a play on Eddie Money’s hit song, Two Tickets to Paradise, which starts with, “I’ve got two tickets to Paradise, pack your bags and we’ll leave tonight. Going to take you to a place so far from here…”

Truthfully, I believe I would like to travel to “paradise” but it isn’t the same place for everyone. As I have gotten older and not sure about maturing, paradise is a place on earth where I find peace of mind and body.

Where to travel that is paradise? Summer is the time of adventure and fun. If I lived in a city environment, I would travel to a small town in northern Michigan like Charlevoix or Harbor Springs even Grand Haven all along the shores of Lake Michigan. But, if I lived in a small town like the ones above, I would travel to NYC, Toronto Ontario, Montreal Quebec or Seattle Washington. Or, with passport in hand, London or Paris.

Use those free plane tickets hopefully with unlimited miles and first class to find your paradise adventure!!

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David

My Morning Routine

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What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being?
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My day normally begins with a cup of tea and a bagel smeared with cream cheese while I watch some vintage British crime drama from Agatha Christie or someone else. Prior to that, I make sure that my feline divas have food, water and lots of kisses.

After that, I share from zero to 60 minutes from the feed on Poshmark of other closets to help others and expand my reach that sometimes results in a sale.

Then afterwards, I get ready for work with a thirty minute commute to face the craziness at work which the environment is toxic. Below is more on how I face each day.

Besides a healthy diet and exercise, I believe that knowing how to handle situations and gaining wisdom brings peace thus maintaining your well being. The power of silence with the power of wisdom has helped me divert experiencing some negative situations.

The power of silence of only speaking when necessary at work thus my productivity and quality up unlike most of my coworkers who do the opposite. A coworker who constantly never is quiet and who talks about her ex husband constantly is my prime example.

The power of wisdom. About one year ago at work, HR and CFO devised a plan to get me fired as fun for them. The CFO happens to be a divorced older gentleman who HAPPENS to look like my ex husband, wear flannel shirts like my ex husband and drives a newer version of a vehicle that my ex had when we were married. Wisdom told me to keep that quiet which provided laughter at home on the phone with my friend who lives 1300 miles away. Eventually, they gave up and they never knew about my ex because I chose to remain quiet and to act wisely.

In closing, eating healthy and being active with making wise decisions help with your well being thus affecting your health.

Cheers to a Healthy Life!

Leslie Elizabeth David.