Thursday, December 4, 2008

Unplug this Holiday Season

I can't believe how fast time goes by. Remember when it used to drag? I think it's because everything was a lot simpler back when I was a kid. I swear what is now a 45 minute trip to Salt Lake from my parents house used to take two hours. This time warp could have been due to the fact that my dad, Dennis the Menace as I like to call him, drives like a snail. When I was a kid, I wasn't involved in 25 activities a day, in fact activities used to go with each season just like on ESPN--softball, volleyball, and basketball each had their own allotted time slots. I had a chance to get out and build forts, make mud pies, catch snakes, and sleigh ride. In this age of instant access, I feel sorry for the kids or adults who don't ever get out to experience the world or even their own backyards. I guess my point is take the time to "unplug" this holiday season and go outside and build a snowman, take a walk, or while you're trying to get to some activity, simply pause and take a deep breath of fresh air. Hey, I may even take a trip to Salt Lake with Dennis the Menace and my Mom (with me driving of course).