relaxing

Stay Off The Interstate

When traveling, you will see more relaxing scenery than cars and billboards passing you by. I like seeing wildlife and wildflowers, visiting small towns, and eating in restaurants. In some small towns, you will still see remnants of their old small service stations with the gas pumps still standing. Small towns still add to the charm of America and the slower pace of life that we used to live. Now people like to see how fast they can reach their destination, which is fine if you have a business meeting. If you are out for a drive or a vacation and have time to stay off the interstate, then do so. More deadly accidents happen on the interstate roads as most of the cars are exceeding the speed limit. Small towns have many treasures and unique stores you would not see otherwise.

Fast Food Restaurants Seem To Have More Greasy Foods

I avoid fast food chains while traveling unless they offer healthy menu items. Some have organic meats that are not fried, or they serve salads. I cannot stand greasy French Fries or grease running out of a hamburger. Foods high in grease will catch up with your overall health over the years.

Eat At A Restaurant That Has A Good Selection Of Healthy Foods

I enjoy a meal in a sit-down restaurant with a good waiter or waitress. A meal in a restaurant does not cost any more than it would at a fast-food chain. If you hardly see any customers in the restaurant’s parking lot, do not eat there, as there is most likely an issue with the food they serve. Ask the locals in town where they go for lunch.

A Fast-Paced Life Will Catch Up With You

We all must realize that tomorrow is another day, as God Did not create the Universe in one day. Make a realistic list of what you want to accomplish today, and when it is finished, stop and relax and give yourself a pat on the back for what you achieved today. Do not try to keep up with others; you know your limits, so do not exceed them.

Enjoy The Great Outdoors

Going for daily walks outdoors will raise your spirits and help with back and other health problems. Exercise is the lubricant for your body’s joints and overall health. Without exercise, the body deteriorates very quickly. Exercise at your pace, and do not try to win the decathlon. If you overdo it with exercise, you will feel worse than before. Remember everything in moderation.

God Takes His Time With Us

He is patient with us and does not rush us. He knows what we can do in our lifetime and hopes we will be the best stewards of our time on earth. God has shown us direction in life if we follow it. We should leave the World a better place for having been here.

Driving In The Country

Relaxing Things You See While Driving On Country Roads

I love driving on country roads, where you can see a wild fox in the field or a Blue Heron fly out of the ditch. I have also seen a golden eagle and several Bald Eagles flying or walking around on farmland. I always see what livestock may be grazing in the farmer’s fields. The different varieties of cattle, sheep, and horses are fun to look at, as they have a variety of color patterns. I love seeing them eating, grazing, and enjoying a sunny day in the country. I love to see Amish gardens as they are weeded to perfection, and the vegetables are large and perfect in shape and form. If I see a sign that says Amish baked goods, I must stop and buy some as they are mouth-watering. Watching children play outdoors in the country is fun as they have the times of their lives playing outdoors. Harvest season in the country is always fun to watch as the farmers reap the rewards of their hard work. Watching the combines take up the grain and then the wagons that pull up to the combine and take the grain to be dried or stored away until sold at a Co-op or ethanol plant is a joy. I count the trucks that drive away when the grain on my farm is harvested.

Take Your Time While You Ride A Bike, ATV, Or Drive Your Tractor Down Country Roads

If you drive your ATV next to a creek, you may see a Blue Heron or duck fly out of the creek. I also noticed a large muskrat running along the edge of the creek. One time, I observed a vast catfish swimming along at a leisurely pace in the creek. I have seen foxes along the side of the road. I once saw three coyotes on my bike, and I turned around and went home since three coyotes can kill a human. I love to ride on a tractor when the wind blows through my hair, and you can smell the fresh-cut alfalfa or hay. Driving and checking on your fields is perfect in an ATV as they get through fields quickly, and most have a 4-wheel drive if needed. It is a good workout for your older tractors to be driven up and down the roads as they get lubricated from use, and seals and gaskets won’t get dried out as quickly. Never store your vehicles as they must be driven, or they will not function correctly sooner than you think.

Country Treasures

You may stumble upon a unique find in the country. If you need a tractor or other farm parts, you may see one in a farmer’s field that they would gladly sell to you if the price works out for both of you. Some people have purchased old gas pumps, gas signs or containers, farm equipment, and more. I hope you will enjoy driving on country roads and taking in the scenery and more as much as I do.