Have you done anything for fun lately?

Yesterday at lunch a friend asked this question. He does this periodically because he knows I have a tendency to take myself too seriously. He knows I can let obligation crowd out celebration. He’s not looking for new ideas for what he might do on the weekend, he’s reminding me that balance is important.

His question distracts me from my “to do” list. It makes me think of things I’ve done with discretionary time that have given me enjoyment and it reminds me of some things I did only because they were on the schedule that can also receive a “fun” label. I’m prompted to look past tedium and review the delightful things of life—things like eating pad thai with a friend.