fun, before and after

Do you have fun in your life? What do you do for fun? 

Before- 
I would have said read, but I didn’t read a book purely for story or enjoyment for more than a year (and I am an avid reader). 
I would have said go outside, but in cold weather, I used to complain more than enjoy it. 
I would have said watching TV, but I relinquished my vote for whatever my family wanted to watch. 
I would have said spending time with friends, but I would forgo it when I thought I needed to stay home with my family instead. 
I would have said spend time at the lake, but I couldn’t get there until 6 or 7 PM because I spent my days at work. 

Now- 
I read just for the joy of it. 
I take a minute to appreciate the beauty around me outside. 
I tap into what I want and state my request out loud. 
I do what I can to make friendships a priority. 
I rearranged my entire life to be able to spend more time at the beach. 

This is a lot more fun!

Photo of my shadow on sand and in shallow water. I am waving to the camera.