Last summer was the first summer of adulthood that I haven’t
had a summer job. However, last summer I
had a newborn at the beginning of summer and had the job of figuring out how to
handle all of that. So, this summer is
now officially my first summer of adulthood without a summer job. To be honest, almost two weeks in, I’ve
missed my summer jobs. I always did
things that were completely different and separate from my actual job. It was rejuvenating. Don’t get me wrong, I’m truly and sincerely
enjoying time at home with Amelia.
We have gone to play at the playground, on walks, discovered
the joys of bubbles, just played and even attended “Baby Lap Time” at the
public library where Amelia claps, waves and bounces as much as her little
heart desires. She loves a crowd; I’ll
give her that. We’re also using the
summer to slowly get used to her new daycare, which will hopefully ease the
transition. All happy things!
For a little while each day, Amelia naps (or at least that’s
the hope). During that time, I scramble
to get things done around the house, take care of Scout and I have also started
a few projects that will most definitely be the subject of future blog
posts. I hope you can handle the anticipation
since I’m glossing over it for now.
Sometimes, since I can’t leave the house while Amelia’s
asleep, there are a few rare and glorious moments when I use the time to read
or watch TV or done something else that is mindless, relaxing or even fun. This summer, as nearly always, Netflix and I
are best friends (don’t tell my DVR or HGTV or Friends reruns or my
books). I am currently watching “Parks
and Rec.” I didn’t get into this show while it was actually on, but I am loving
watching it this summer. I have to say
that I do love Chris Pratt and he was more than a little of the draw for me to
start watching. He is hilariously
lovable on the show, but he isn’t what truly stands out to me in the show. For the ultimate standout, I have to look to
Leslie Knope. Amy Poehler’s character,
Leslie, is driven, optimistic, well meaning, and generally a good person. There aren’t many of those on TV right now. Leslie loves her job and works hard to
improve the lives of those around her.
She remembers her friends’ birthdays, plans parties, gives compliments,
puts her friends above her job and just loves her life. She does it all with the backdrop of a goofy
cast of characters, a town known for obesity and a theme song that makes Amelia
drop everything and dance.
Leslie Knope reminds me how to be optimistic about everyday
life. I understand how hyperbolic that
sounds, but I have watched a lot of Parks and Rec in the last couple
weeks. I still have a couple seasons to
go, so don’t spoil things for me, if in the last two seasons, I’m going to be
forced to lose my faith in the town of Pawnee.
I don’t know about you, but I need that humor. I need that optimism, that drive, that buoyancy,
that cheer. I know I’ve said it before
and I’ll most definitely say it again, but little things matter. If Leslie can get this excited about the
world’s smallest part, or Lil’ Sebastian or a city council campaign or Jerry’s
birthday party, then so can I.
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