Why You Should Have More Spontaneous Moments | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

Why You Should Have More Spontaneous Moments

You never know what you might miss.

71
Why You Should Have More Spontaneous Moments
quotesgram.com

A few days ago, I woke up groggily and decided that I wanted to drive back home to surprise my mom for her birthday. In my typical spontaneous fashion, I asked my boyfriend if I could borrow his car to which he (somewhat surprisingly) complied. I threw some decent clothes on, managed my disheveled bedhead and fixed myself up before I was on my way back home.

For the next two hours in the isolated and small enclosure of a Mitsubishi Mirage, I couldn't wait to get home and see my family. I had had a stressful and rather frantic week prior to the trip, which made the feeling of being in my own house again that much sweeter -- even if it was just for a few hours.

Driving back to school on a cloudy evening and on a near-empty highway surrounded by vibrant foliage, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction with my day. I got to see my family, surprise my mom and have an incredibly enjoyable autumn day without having to worry about school for a little while.

As impulsive as I have a tendency to be, I also have a tendency to put myself on a time schedule. If I have a meeting to get to or even a low-key time to meet up with a friend, I try my best to make sure that I'm there at least a few minutes early. A lot of times, it feels like I'm constantly going and planning without ever really stopping.

That's the beauty of making such rash decisions -- you don't really have time to stop and think about it. Time is just an outlying factor when you haven't really taken the time to think at all. If you're rushing to get to class right now or meticulously planning a schedule for your week, just take a second and breathe. Time never stops, which is why it's important for you to before you let some of the most cherishable moments slip by.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

196657
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

18701
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

460758
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

28245
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments