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I am not sure how I want to approach the rest of this beautiful day! I for sure want to continue my gratitude mission. I guess I want to spread the love...
Today could be one of my best days if I just let it be. It seems that no matter what happens I can start my day over if I need to. But, I have a feeling that I am not going to need to today.
So what is everyone out there up to today? I feel like I need to know how y'all are doing. I am still in the process of my nose healing. Two weeks today I walked into a door that said PULL & I ran right into it. Mind you I have been through that door so many times but I was in a hurry & was anxious to get home & had way too much on my mind. I couldn't believe the silliness of it! I guess the moral of my story is to slow down, look & focus. I am so grateful that all that ended up happening is that I didn't hurt myself more. I didn't break my nose either.
So to get off topic again: I am mentally planning my own 50th birthday party in JULY! How did I get myself into this obsessive frame of mind. I have been thinking about it for at least a year. Maybe I should just concentrated on being 49. So, my psych nurse said I should put on my own party because chances are I won't have a surprise birthday party. I have given 2 50th birthday parties in the last few years. Anyhow, I WANT to celebrate ME! I have seen a lot of celebrations on Facebook because a lot of my friends are turning 50 this year. In fact, a lot of my friends from my senior class are turning 50.
I guess I am just going to have to plan not to plan yet.
Here's to all of you! I am so grateful for whatever comes my way. I am grateful that I found this site & will continue to share as long as I am able.
Have a good day! I'm going to go to work and then come home and watch Game of Thrones with my boyfriend. I got really behind - years behind - so I'm trying to get caught up. LOL
Love this post Hoot. Today, I got up, had an argument with my son, not very common so shook me a little but went to work and concentrated on first thing first and got lots done. Came home, talked through my problem with a lovely lovely man Ive recently got to know, then my son made amends, then I did and then I went to the gym. Now its after 10pm and Im going to bed soon.
Still got a fear eating away about my other son who drinks. I need to take action but dont have the courage yet so I could pray on it.
Apart from that all is well with the world. Everyone where they should be. I think you should plan your own party for your fiftyth. Its a milestone and remember 50 is the new 40. How good does it feel? I love being in my forties so much. Love it. Best Ive ever felt, thanks to Alanon mind you, got a bit of maturity.
Heres to you too today. I love how you work it, I always get the golden nugget in your words everytime.x
Thanks to both of you: el cee: thanks for sharing that you get a golden nugget w what I try to get out. I am always trying to help someone. If I am successful it is another benefit & blessing in my life.
Had this long phone conversation with boyfiend, trying to understand his point of view etc. ended with his monologue about how my ex was a &^%*#### because he didnt appreiate having a smart loving woman like me etc. The rest of the day i watched election results,did job searches online and prepared for blood tests/eye doc appt tomorow. And started packing for cruise !!!!!!!
Kathleen - hope your day was great - everybody else too! I have online stores, so I am doing inventory. It's tedious but keeps me focused on 'that' - which is where I need to be....I made marinara sauce today for lasagna that I will put together tomorrow for a pot luck we're having after our F2F meeting.....always fun and fellowship there!
I ran for 7 miles today and played 2 softball games....I clocked 11 miles on my FitBit - so been doing tons of steps today! I'm getting ready to hit the hay - I loved my 40s also but my 50s - so far - have been even better. I was just thinking this morning that I wish I would have matured sooner so as to know what I know now!
(((Hugs))) to all - great thread/topic!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Oh Betty - I used to fear aging.....I have to say that I now sit in wonder and excitement about it. I am excited to see what comes next and my hope is it just keeps getting better!!
Several news outlets this week covered this gal who is 100 and set the world record for the 100 yard dash! She was just cute as could be, and inspired me greatly - a ball of energy, loving life and still running - how cool is that?
(((Hugs))) to all - make it another lovely spirit-filled day family!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
Today is a sad day! I found out that a dear friend of mine is moving soon but I didn't hear it from her. I am sad & confused. I WANT to say Goodbye! Shoot this sucks! I wish I could give her a going away party but I know she wouldn't let me. More later.
(((Kathleen))) - hang in there! Perhaps she just didn't get to tell you 'yet'.....and somebody else preempted her news....so sorry for your sadness!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
