When I was younger, I tended to jump at any interesting activity that came up. My sister wondered how I ever got my kids home schooled because we were always traipsing off on a field trip or some other activity. The only time I slowed down was when there was a baby that needed to be on a schedule of sorts, or when I was terribly sleep deprived thanks to said baby. Now that I am older, I do find myself thinking twice before I take off to do things. Do I really have the energy for this? Will I be sorrier tomorrow if I participate or if I don't? Can I afford the gas to go there? These are questions I now need to answer.