I recently found myself reflecting on the sweet things I’ve accomplished in life, all thanks to my Archrival (aka opponent by definition, hopefully turned future teammate, if you catch my drift). So, I kicked off my morning today by infusing my coffee with Califia Farms’ Pumpkin Spice creamer and by pushing my writer’s block aside to manifest Major Sweet Energy (MSE).
First thing’s first: I think “sweet” can take on multiple meanings. (1) sweet as in cool, like witnessing an alley-oop buzzer beater and saying, “that was sweet, bro,” or as the kids would say, “sick, bro.” (2) Sweet as in kind, like remembering your friend’s half birthday and hearing them go, “aww, that was so sweet of you.” And of course, (3) sweet in the literal sense, like that pumpkin spice goodness that graced my coffee this morning.
With these definitions in mind, it’s safe to say I’ve pulled off some seriously sweet moves in life. From penning heartfelt love letters to my pals on Thanksgiving, to breaking the ice by bringing Sudoku on a (nerve-wracking!) first date with Katie since she was catching a flight the next day (and feelings, am I right?!). From virtually hanging out with Obama and nearly making it to the Olympics, to witnessing the Chicago Sky become WNBA champions. From guzzling countless Starbucks’ Iced Caramel Macchiatos in college to enduring those dreaded 7:30am dentist appointments, all while blaming my insatiable daily “sweet tooth.”
As we step into my favorite season of the year, I think we could all use a little more sweetness in our lives. Here are some thoughts to consider:
1. Relish in the opportunity of Reconnection. Reach out to that high school bestie you still low-key stalk on the ‘gram. Revisit an old hobby that’s been gathering dust. Reconnecting is the epitome of cool, in my opinion. Channel your MSE by nurturing those reconnections.
2. Strive for more Spontaneity. Buy those concert tickets or book those plane tickets without overthinking it – even if that means going on your own. Solo adventures are bomb, y’all. Channel your MSE by splurging on some well-deserved spontaneity every now and then.
3. Become a champion for Change. I recently had someone confess to me that they’ve been stuck in the same job for over seven years out of fear of change. Yes, change can be intimidating, but guess what? Change can also be sweet. Take risks and channel your MSE by wholeheartedly embracing change.
While I’ve had my fair share of let downs lately, I genuinely believe that positivity is on its way. Will that mean relocating to a place like Portland or adding an extra dollop of pumpkin spice to my fall bevs? Who knows. While I can’t predict the future, I can confidently declare this: We’ve got one life. One incredibly sweet, sweet life. So, “Just make it f’n awesome,” my friends.
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