To my future self: Remember what you loved at 11

A list of joy to come back to.

Photo by Jacqueline Munguía on Unsplash

This is my third column. I am happy that I can do this again.

This column is a mental check list for when times get tough on you and you don't know what to do. Some will include money, others just need your time and patience. And some things, you might still like, while others you grew out of.

You might be tired of being in traffic or glued to your computer and want to get out more. Whatever the case, try some of the things on this list, maybe while you are working out or on a break. If you’re reading this, make a new list of things you like to do or want to do more often. Trust me, it helps.

Maybe it's going to the beach, or hanging out with your friends. Whatever it is, plan it and make sure nothing is in the way of you and your time.

I recommend other people try this too, but this to my future self. 😉

11 things that I enjoy at 11

1. Coding: I love to code. It is creative and best of all, there are no complex rules. You can build so much with a couple of rocks or lines of code. All you have to do is type out a command, drag something out, and then you have a cool game or something to help someone. 👩🏾‍💻

2. Coloring: Coloring is relaxing and fun for anybody who can pick up a color pencil. There are many things you can draw, color and paint. People also say it helps your brain. 🦋

3. Books: They are a cool way to pass time. There are different books, like sci-fi and historical. There are many ways to read; audio, youtube, or just the old-fashioned way! 📚

4. Travel: I love to travel and see the world and new countries. You never know what you will find in a foreign country. ✈️

5. Golf: It’s a solo sport with a lot of accountability, and it is fun to see the ball in the air. It's also very calm and quiet, so you can focus. 🏌🏾‍♀️

6. Cooking: I love to bake, and the science is crazy-cool. And it's fun to eat the food after you cook it. 🍳

7. Family: We eat together, play and have a great time. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

8. Food: It’s amazing. I used to joke that I live to eat, not eat to live. You can have American food your whole life, but then try Asian food or African food, and there will never be enough time in the world to eat everything. 🍌

9. Hot Coco: It is so yummy. It does not matter what day or season, I will drink hot chocolate no matter what. It is warm and chocolatey. I like when I have whipped cream and marshmallows. You should try hot chocolate. ☕️

10. Cats: They’re cute, that explains everything I want: a Calico, a Siamese cat and an orange cat. I like cats because they are chill but loyal. They are also like me, always getting a chance to chill and eat. 🐈

11. Museums: They are basically a time travel portal to 20-1000 years ago, and they help you learn cool things that not a lot of people know! In the U.S alone there are 35,000 museums! 🏛️