Seriously, are you having enough fun?

I agree with joy in Seattle, people need to enjoy the little things in life.

Well said Nancy D. I do agree to some extent with Joy. I found it easier to have a positive "ray of sunshine" attitude when I was younger and had more spring in my step. Now that I don't feel as spunky, I have to make a more conscious effort to see and make things fun for myself.

Tickle fights! Whether they're with your kids or your significant other (in my case), there's no way anyone could make the argument that tickle fights aren't fun. Keep-away games are also a lot of fun and can be played indoors (to the tune of "I just stole your spatula and now you have to try to get it back" or "there's no way you're getting on this couch, just try").

I agree with joy in seattle. You need to natually enjoyy your life!!!

To Joy in Seattle:
We don't all have Alice in Wonderland lives. Some of us are raising 3 children while holding down a full time job and squeezing in nursing, tutoring, cooking, cleaning, wifing, chauffering, mentoring, etc. We try to "retain that child like enjoyment of purely being alive", but we have to take a break from the mad rush to really enjoy it. Yeah, I could really have that pure childlike mindset if I could have the life of staying home, raising the kids, cooking for my family, and being there exactly at the moment they need me, instead of first traveling from my job for 50 minutes to reach them. How much time do you work out of the house?

I am so lucky to be able to play with my grandchildren everyday. Last we did not even turn the TV on and just played board games till bedtime. Now that was fun. of course I was in charge mom & dad were not home.

I enjoy playing Guild Wars, its an online roleplaying MMORPG (that means it has people all over the world you can play with) and what is great is its free to play online, no monthly fees. What makes this so fun is the fact you can create your self and (pretend) to be a hereo and battle with your friends against all odds. This game works on social skills, creativity, imagination, teamwork, and your drive to accomplish great feats.

Wow,I am always amazed by the diversity of comments made to any given article.The article is about playing and one person's opinion of how she has fun.Why pick it apart and analyze everything about it?It is just one person's perspective folks....

Seriously, Olivia? Honestly, yes we do.

My beloved SO and I have board game parties, have a lifetime running cribbage game (he's up two games as of last night), support each other's passion for certain sports and participate to the best of our individual abilites without getting cranky...and last night, in the middle of dinner, he took my hand, walked me to the living room and we slow danced. When the music changed to a faster song, we danced along and eventually made it back to the dining room. Later we curled up together on the couch to watch the Olympics and made up words to the national athems of the gold medal winners. We've never stopped playing together..what we have is magical and play is a significant reason why we weather the tough times and survive. I am so blessed in my life. :)

I agree with Nancy D, What is Olivia thinking? She must not like HER life :) Good for you for pointing out gist not jest, that was annoying me too.

yay for fun. this is a wonderful article! the more fun the happier we are. there is this inner child and we need to keep it alive. dont fall into the ho hum of the 9-5. i love playing outside.

well, folks, all i have to say is it's a choice. being happy, being fun, being active & young (at heart) is completely your choice. it's an attitude. you don't have to give up on fun or playing because you are now "of a certain age". and it's YOU that decides what you are going to fit into your daily schedule. no one else. i understand that "adult responsibilities" can wear on you, but it is completely up to you to CHOOSE to have a good attitude. instead of keeping your same stressed out schedule today, perhaps you should CHOOSE to take a "sick day" with the kids and play hookie from your jobs and school and go fly kites at the beach! you are not a victim. what is that quote from that really smart person... "whether you believe you can or cannot, you are right." choose to play and have some fun. i give you permission. a person's plate is only so big. if you aren't fitting the most important things on your plate, it's time to move the less important things off your plate. do ya hear what i'm sayin people!!!!???

I'll bee twenty four this year, and with my husband for six. One thing my mom and dad taught me was to always find fun and enjoy living cause life is short. My relationship with my husband is happier than 80% of the marriages of people I we know, all thanks to two things 1. Respect. and 2. Fun. We act like kids most the time. Oh we get serious when it comes to work and bills. But after that it's all about word improv, who can make the best Sean Connery impression, stuffed animal animation. And of course games. We don't have kids yet, but we're not hurting for fun time. And not all people have fun the same way. But I think so long as we're not hurting anyone, and the fun is innocent and non offensive (respecting others), then who should care what makes us happy! We're happy!

I can respect the jest of this story but...Does everyone need to begin a sentence or question with "seriously" or "honestly" these days? Please think about what you are writing or saying, do we really want your/our children "acting" like Kardashians? Geeeezzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!

hhmmmmm.......

cardboard - wth???

Can't agree more with ROMARY!!! Gotta love the Bay!

I find that the older I get (50s), the less fun I have. Health and family problems seem to get in the way. Oh well, I had lots and lots of fun as a young person, so guess I've 'used up my allotment'. Great to have memories, believe me.

Copy that, walking around San Francisco is the best!! But I'm here in Los Angeles and I'm constantly asking myself where are the neat people at to have fun with? The way this city is set up, you need an adventureous partner and money. People don't always share the same interests as me. I can go from country to classical - - just can't find
them.