Day 20+21: Spend Your Time Wisely

My bad!!! For those of you who were in contact with me Saturday night I'm sure you understand why I didn't blog hahah. Went to see a good family friend Ali get married. That was super cool! Had about 12 glasses of red wine but I ate clean the whole day so that's acceptable hahaha. Had a really great day overall! Today was another successful day of eating clean including a spectacular dinner I prepared for myself !  Had an amazing day at the beach with my family . I got to spend some quality time with my nephews which was amazing !!! 

So since I missed a day I'm going to do two topics 

First one : Why spending time on/with someone is more important than spending money on them.

I was blessed. My father had gotten a great job after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force. My father, who I often refer to as my best friend spent plenty of time and money on me. We went to so many sporting events including Stanley cup games and World Series games . When he wasn't spending money on me he was spending his time. He coached most of little league teams including countless seasons of flag football. Sure we bumped heads sometimes but I always appreciated how he took time out of his day to spend with me and help me grow. 

Many families split for one reason or another. Not all families are ideal. When this happens people begin to buy children or loved ones material goods because they are not as around as much. This type  of love takes no thought . It's , here's that Xbox you've wanted boom. You could have spent 30 dollars and spent the day with them at the children's museum, at a movie , have a picnic at the park . The items are great , the big Disney trips are cool but I promise you, those simple days where you get to spend true quality time with someone.....those are the days that build true loving relationships .

Second topic: How setting small goals leads to large accomplishments. 

One of my best friends and I talk everyday about this. We talk about how just changing just small things in our lives , setting small daily goals , allows us to really have happy lives. There have been very few days since I began my journey that I don't challenge myself. Most days I set goals. Even simple ones like straighten up my room and go to the gym. Accomplishing those small goals allows me to feel productive everyday. It enables me to constantly be focused on the task at hand while also recognizing how today effects tomorrow. Setting goals helps you hold yourself to a standard. If you have crappy Mondays and normally are a big sap to be around ... then tomorrow set a goal to tell yourself to smile a few times . Set a goal to accomplish something particular at work. Whatever the case is . You slowly become addicted to being this proactive in your life. You start to feel empowered and, that by living this way life is just  that much easier to handle. 

I'll leave you with this:

Be genuine. Show affection . Spend time with those whom you truly care about . Don't make money an object of love. Listen to people , they will tell you all you need to know about how to make them smile. Be thoughtful . I challenge you all to set goals. You can write them down if you want or just remember them. Either way, set goals for your day and accomplish them. Set goals for the week and as the week goes on keep an eye on your goals. Complete all of your goals for each day and for the week and write me about it and there will be a prize!!! No bullshit hahaha and guess what, that shit gonna be thoughtful , because I love you all so very very much!

Chris, Heir of Slytherin

"Get me on the court and I'm trouble , last week fucked around and got a triple double"- Ice Cube (It Was a Good Day)