Friday Flutter Report 11.21
Creating my dream life one action at a time
My goal is to do something each day that brings me joy. I also want to shift to a creative mindset rather than one of consumption. I’m using this report to reflect on the past week so I can determine what is working and what I can adjust. This is the first one, so I’m going to play around with format and what details I include. If you read this and have any suggestions, feel free to drop a comment!
Highlights
Heels dance class 💃 - I’m a newbie, but I am LOVING it (under Monday 👇)
Dancing with the Stars watch party (it was also my friend’s dog’s birthday) (Tuesday)
New happy hour excursion 🍷- I love quality time with friends!! (Wednesday)
Writing!! 📝 (Thursday)
Last Weekend
I was drifting under the weather, unfortunately. I only had one functioning nostril and my vocal cords turned to gravel. I hadn’t been sick in a long time and I absolutely forgot how to behave. What do I eat? What medicine to I take? Do I have Breathe Right strips? Are my meds expired? It’s sunny I should go for a walk? Wait, no I’m too tired I guess I’ll lie back down again?
Pro✅ - Rest can be challenging when you’re just getting started on a new project and want to power through, but in the end, it’s about the long game. My body really did need a reset weekend. Between wedding weekends, October festivities and the upcoming holiday season, I probably needed the break.
Pro✅ - Made me realize I need to restock my supply kit for the winter season
Pro✅ - Might I suggest baking cornbread muffins to go with your soup (only after you’ve been on the couch for so long that you absolutely MUST do something)
Con ❌ - obviously didn’t feel good and had to reschedule plans
Con ❌ - the excessive screen time meant I had a lot of mojo to rebuild this week. I definitely could use some better healing strategies the next time I’m sick
Monday
Dance class! This has been one of the greatest discoveries for my well-being. I have always loved dancing but I never took lessons as a kid. A few months ago, my friend found a heels dance class and convinced me to join. The first class I was SUPER skeptical because I figured everyone would be a great dancer and I would feel AWKWARD. I am SO happy to report that I was wrong. It’s genuinely one of the best class environments I’ve ever been in and it didn’t matter that I wasn’t hitting all the marks or that I was wearing socks and not heels. Now, I’ve been to about 5 classes and I feel confident enough to wear heels. I still have a LOT to learn and I’m still learning to be patient with myself, but it’s one of the few environments where my mind doesn’t wander. I’m so focused on trying to learn the choreography and I’m just genuinely happy. After class, we sat in the lobby for a bit chatting and it truly feels like I’m building connection rather than just showing up for a class and then moving on.
Pro✅ - genuine enjoyment
Pro✅ - confidence boost
Pro✅ - no screens, no mirrors
Pro✅ - social interaction//good conversation
Con ❌ - Definitely a reminder that I have the flexibility of an old man (note to add “stretching” to future habits)
Tuesday
I don’t always watch reality TV, but when I do I need it to be a collaborative activity. I think it’s way more fun to scream at the TV with friends than it is to scream at the tv alone. SO, on Tuesday I made my way to my friend’s apartment to watch Dancing with the Stars. It was also her dog’s birthday, so I owed him a visit anyway. You might be wondering how this leads to more creativity and less consumption. Well, it’s definitely consumption, but in a good way that allows for future creativity. Allow me to explain:
Pro✅ - I love to be around people. My friend and I can talk during commercials and the show is something we can talk about between episodes too
Pro✅ - Honestly, the show is inspiring me to keep up with the dance classes. If Andy can make it to week 9, I can make it to my dance class that’s only twice a month
Pro✅ - My apartment sometimes feels very *blah.* Anytime I leave my apartment, I’m creating the opportunity observe something new and exciting
Wednesday
I went to happy hour with a friend at a new restaurant and it was everything I needed. After my bust of a weekend, it was so nice to have a mid-week pick-me-up. We split everything and had a DELICIOUS glass of red wine (which says a lot coming from me, I typically drink a savvy b. But, it’s cold now and one must adapt). I do want to address the question of create vs consume in this context. I really consider this to fall into the creative category BECAUSE I am creating a memory, I am creating joy, I am creating connection, and I am filling up my cup in a way that encourages me to keep moving forward. There is a line, where dining out does become excessive, but this felt reasonable.
Pro✅ - Good conversation that brought me a lot of joy
Pro✅ - When I came home, I wanted to keep the good energy going so I read a book instead of scrolling or watching TV
Thursday
Thursday was a “bit of everything” day since I didn’t have any social activities planned. I finally got back to the gym after taking the time off while my body healed. I started (key word “started,” did not finish) the dishes that I’ve let pile up, wrote this report, and curled up with my current (re)read - People We Meet on Vacation (gotta study up for the movie release in January!). Unfortunately, I did let the scrolling get the better of me at times and I spent longer than I wanted to on social media
Pro✅ - Moving my body really does help with mental health
Pro✅ - Clutter really stresses me out, so even though I despise doing the dishes, getting a start on them was pretty satisfying (plus I needed to use some of the dishes)
Pro✅ - Time absolutely FLEW by while I was writing this, which tells me I was doing something right :)
Con❌ - Social media scrolling is a very fine line for me. A little bit is a nice break, but it’s so easy to lose track of time and then I feel awfullll. Plus, I know it’s wasted time that I could be doing something more interesting
Weekend Preview
I’m really excited for the next few days! One of my friends has been out of town for far too long and I get to see her tomorrow. Plus, Sunday another friend is giving me a lesson on sourdough. I plan to sneak in a workout and a writing session as well. What’s one thing you’re doing this weekend to make your heart happy? Let me know in the comments!