Are you lost?

What activities do you lose yourself in and why?

I have a handful of activities that I lose myself in, which may seem like a lot but in the grand scheme of things,  it is a miniscule number. First and foremost I enjoy getting lost in the moment with my family. I am creating memories that will hopefully last a lifetime. My children are only little for a little while so I try to make the most of it. One day this leisure will be gone and transformed into something different based on the ever changing circumstances. Just like a child reaching each milestone the experiences shape and change each day, never to be visited again for most of them. Each second is a moment in time to never get back  This is by far my favorite pastime.

Second would be writing of course. I am a quiet, introverted person who despises crowds and small talk. Writing allows me to share the thousands of conversations or thoughts that occupy my mind and at any given moment. It also helps to me sort through emotions and understand the world around me. Writing is a brain exercise that releases something in a way that is hard to describe. By writing, the ink on the pages takes the weight of the world, each letter weighing more than meets the eye. Writing has always been a part of me and I think always will.

Third would be reading. I can mentally jump into a story and see every aspect. The world fades away and I am absorbed into the scenes. I love psychological thrillers that keep me on the edge of my seat and have me anticipating the next page. I adore historical literature that tells forgotten stories of a simpler time. I have traveled to foreign lands and sat with great queens and kings. I have danced with fairies in the gardens and traveled to worlds unknown. I have witnessed magical powers and watched potions save the day. With a story, a new perspective is just a sentence away.

Lastly, I enjoy coloring. The act of picking the perfect color for anything brings me great joy. The only thing that could possibly make it better is if the color has tons and tons of sparkles. Glittery gel pens are my go to for an eye pleasing pop of color. 

These are the things that I become lost in and evidently, discover myself in as well.