I really appreciate this about you. I catch myself overcomplicating reaching out to friends and am always stoked when I get that text to catch up.
> few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them.
Hi, perfectionist here, I couldn't possibly get a tattoo unless it's the perfect tattoo with the perfect meaning. While I understand and agree with some of what James is getting at, I wonder how many people need to hear the opposite. Really stewing in big decisions often keeps me in inaction. I care too much what future Brad or other people will think about that tattoo, I ask too many "what ifs" and discount my ability to make the most of a situation and carry on. There are very few (if any) "mistakes" in my life I truly regret. They are all lessons and I appreciate who I've become through these experiences.
Yep, just a “HEY!” works quite well to ping a friend, right?
Gooood point about tattoos. I think people overestimate how hard it is to unwind a decision, even big ones are relationships, moving, or work. The tattoo moments for me are those where I’ve been unkind or undermined trust that took a long time to establish. Luckily few and far between in my life, especially lately, but they exist. No laser removal therapy available for them either!
Dakota, I just want to say that I always enjoy reading Traipsing About and I typically learn something plus get a tip or two that I can use. Love your writing. Thank you. Judy
> Meet people more than halfway: aka SHOW UP
I really appreciate this about you. I catch myself overcomplicating reaching out to friends and am always stoked when I get that text to catch up.
> few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them.
Hi, perfectionist here, I couldn't possibly get a tattoo unless it's the perfect tattoo with the perfect meaning. While I understand and agree with some of what James is getting at, I wonder how many people need to hear the opposite. Really stewing in big decisions often keeps me in inaction. I care too much what future Brad or other people will think about that tattoo, I ask too many "what ifs" and discount my ability to make the most of a situation and carry on. There are very few (if any) "mistakes" in my life I truly regret. They are all lessons and I appreciate who I've become through these experiences.
Yep, just a “HEY!” works quite well to ping a friend, right?
Gooood point about tattoos. I think people overestimate how hard it is to unwind a decision, even big ones are relationships, moving, or work. The tattoo moments for me are those where I’ve been unkind or undermined trust that took a long time to establish. Luckily few and far between in my life, especially lately, but they exist. No laser removal therapy available for them either!
Dakota, I just want to say that I always enjoy reading Traipsing About and I typically learn something plus get a tip or two that I can use. Love your writing. Thank you. Judy
So glad to hear that, Judy! Thanks for the lovely comment.
Thanks for giving a shout-out to “No Dead Guys”!
You betcha! It’s well-deserved—so cool what you’re doing.
Love the rules of happiness, Dakota!
Awesome! I’ve been making a list of my own…what’s one of yours?