I don’t think there should be programs involving people paying to swim with dolphins in the wild (not captive either). They get harassed and become less apprehensive of people. Then a jerk comes along and feeds a wild dolphin and it dies by boat collision, poison, or gunshot - terrible. A safe distance seems appropriate. Leave the beautiful creatures alone.
Hike withdrawal: I need to go on one in a couple of weeks. It’s been a year. Amicalola Falls was the last one.
Time vs. Stress. Is it better to have more time off but have more stress and get wiped out ——or less stress and less time? Neither, but I think the less stressful option is a goal. I thought I’d be in at least a couple of galleries by now. Assessing the situation. The less stressful option (less time) will probably allow be more conducive to planning and creating art. It’s the online diary goal and I’m so glad it’s Friday - the weeks spin by. Spinning (literally) is fun and stress relief.
Time management - life will pass you by if you don’t make time for it. I have to make time for art and balance exercise. How you spend relaxation time matters. I’m lecturing myself out loud. There’s only so many hours in the day. Health can prevail so it must be balanced in order to use that relaxation time wisely. It does spin by - sometimes in a swirl.