I’m one of those people that wants to start off the new year with a new beginning, a new lease on life. Not necessarily to throw away what I’ve got going, but to shed what’s not working and make life even better. I generally love the excitement of a new year. For me, it means new experiences, people, and opportunities that I’ve not had before. Things to learn. Fun to discover. And a way to have even more joy in my life. Karl and I spent our last days of 2022 skiing in Golden, BC with some dear friends, one from high school, and I, unfortunately, ended up with food poisoning a few days before January 1st. I slept through New Year’s Eve. I usually spend the last week of December appreciating and thinking about all the adventures Karl and I did throughout the year and celebrating my personal accomplishments. This year I was too busy keeping water and food down. Today is my first day back to work after the holidays. My stomach is finally, for the most part, stable. And, I’ll be honest, I’m...
Hilarious!! The sound effects, the background music, your voice, the story, absolutely wonderful. I hope you continue with these spoken stories - I see podcasts in your future. You are one of the most "gray"ceful ladies I know.
ReplyDeleteAging is not something I think about too much, except when my body doesn't behave in the manner that it should! I forget how "old" I am. I suppose that's a good thing. When it comes to the physical signs, such as hair colour, I know that I'm fortunate that I'm just starting to see a few grays here and there. And I'm glad to hear that I have the same attitude towards aging as you do - aging peacefully and gracefully. Really, that's how everyone should want to live life.
Hey Tam, I'm constantly having to remind myself of my age... at least when my body isn't forcefully reminding me that I need to take care of it (ie. stretch) after whatever activity I've been doing. For the most part, don't really feel my age. Helps that most of my social life is with people much younger than me. For me, it's just a number. I'm more concerned with how I feel (excited, energetic, trying new things, etc) than focusing on a number. I never want to say "I'm too old to do that". I may have to adjust my expectations on how quickly I'll learn something new (ie. skiing), but I don't think of my age as a limiting factor. If anything it's liberating!!! I'm past the point of caring what everyone else thinks and do it anyway!!
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