Chapter 8: Sarah the Explorer

A ship is safe in the harbor, but that's not what ships are built for.

Gael Attal

Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

If at some point you don't ask yourself, 'What have I gotten myself into?' then you're not doing it right.

Roland Gau

When I'm old I'm never going to say "I didn't do this" or "I regret that." I'm going to say,  

"I don't regret a damn thing. I came, I went, and I did it all." 

Kim Basinger

OH! How I love to travel and explore!  My goal for August was to explore and find joy!  What a fun and incredible month it has been!  One of the best parts about moving to a new town is the opportunity to go explore all the things that are new!

Clarksville City Hall 

Beauty Barn Downtown!  Shabby Chic. Haha!

Roxy Live Theater 

Blackhorse Brewery. Yummy!

My very own Steakhouse!

A large local Amish population! Who knew?

I loved trying new things, meeting new people and collecting new memories!  August was full of fun events. I enjoyed wandering through the local farmer's market, meeting some new Italian neighbors, trying out new restaurants and churches.

Shooting sticks in the creek

Cloud 9 - New Restaurant!

Vanderbilt VS South Carolina FOOTBALL!

Jazz on the Lawn at Beachaven Winery

Pedal Tavern Nashville!

I am officially feeling settled into my new home and am happy and proud of the space I live in.  I found great joy in creating a cozy space and the creativity it required.  I would love for visitors to come explore with me, but if it is not in your budget consider this blog entry a mini-exploration, just for you, of my new home town. 

Next Month's Goals: Create something that wasn't there before. Learn to like something new.

Front porch cozy space

Happy Orchid decorating!

My favorite thing is to go where I've never been.

Diane Arbus

Remember these are not just mini-month long experiments, but things that I will continue to carry throughout the year.  Next month I’ll continue to add to my growing list of ideas for how to live a happier life.  Feel free to try them out with me! 

January: Be Sarah- I am already enough.  Smile when you wake up.  Keep on top of health, work, living arrangements, chores, activities, exercise and be grateful.
February: Make mistakes. Do you best.  Be Generous.
March: Be present. Be Patient. Don’t settle for “I am here…” go for “Here I am!”
April: Go somewhere new! Make some “I was here” footprints. Life is full of setbacks.  Success is determined by how you handle your setbacks.
May: Be loving and love will come looking for you. Get creative with your life.
June: Keep in touch with friends. Get outside!

July: Be Fearless

August: Explore; find Joy!

September: Create something that wasn't there before.  Learn to like something new.