LBS trying to get it right

[25yearsmlc]

Last but not least, here's what I said I'd post...



For GAL suggestions, let me mention some of what I did when we lived in the interior of Alaska, even in the winter.

I had 3 kids, including a baby, so please don't tell me how hard it is to GAL when you have children or how busy you are. This is not a Herculean task. Sure, it's uncomfortable and sometimes it's a little frightening. But imo

Inertia is the greatest enemy to GAL.

Overcome that, & you'll be well on your way to a happier, more fulfilling life.

IMO, the more you overcome inertia, the better your R's will be with all people, including your w.

So--

I volunteered at a battered women's shelter.

I coached a girl's softball team for two summers (my older D was on it).
I was on the board of directors for Wrestling, ( our son wrestled).

I auditioned for community theater and met some fun creative people. I got cast often, too.

I did stand up comedy (and yes, I still do it). I did a whole set once on a MLCs at the Improv in Hollywood. It went very well.

I learned to cross country ski, & became a better shooter.

I Learned to hunt big game, to deep sea fish, & I got better at downhill skiing.

I learned to use a snowmobile ("snow machine" to Alaskans)
I loved riding it!

I Learned to fly a plane, and I got a pilot's license.

I Went skydiving!! OMG I Loved it so much I did it again. I plan on doing it again, soon!

I edited a book. (The book ended up on the Best Seller's List. Who knew?)

I Worked out 3-4 times a week, and really did get in excellent shape.

Looking good made a world of difference to me. I Found a work out partner and began socializing after the work outs.

Remember I'd just had our last child and needed to lose the baby weight. It was not easy to do, let alone in the dark, deathly cold of their LONG winters).

I Saw a therapist and for some months, went on ADs.

Took a pottery class (very odd for me to do, but I liked it a lot).

Joined the Officer's Wives club, finally, after 15 years of active duty.

(Wish I had joined sooner! Met two women who are now life long friends.)

ALSO I -

Joined a writer's group

Took a class in Conversational French

Took a class in Italian cooking

There is more, but I just wanted to suggest to you a few things you can do that do not cost a lot.

Other than pilot training, most of these ^^ activities were free, or quite cheap.

Ghost, find something you'd LOVE to do or are are least interested in exploring .

OVERCOME THE INERTIA....and you'll be a new man.