“I am so old I was never
young.”
A milestone birthday this holiday weekend. Haven’t been inside a restaurant in a year & a half. Seriously toying with the idea of throwing caution to the wind and just doing it, to celebrate.
No hoopla or surprises for the BIG day. I know exactly how everything is going to play out.
I joined the Planetary
Society getting a SENIOR membership. A secret passion of mine is to encourage
efforts to explore the universe. I wish I were young enough to be an astronaut. But alas, I'm not . So instead, I can live vicariously through them.
Also bought myself a watch. Been years since I’ve had one. This brand, Olivia Burton has pretty florals on the face. Feminine and full of whimsy.
Same is true of jeans. Haven’t worn a pair in forever and a day. Bought some with a patchwork design from Martha Stewart. They tickle my fancy. Make me feel like a wild child. With white hair of course. Should I dye my hair? Or continue to embrace it?
At a friends insistence, I
splurged on a box of Mariage Freres TEA From
My hubby is giving me a
scarab ring I’ve coveted for a while. And a bottle of Thierry Mugler’s- Angel
Muse perfume. I love the Angel brand.
In addition, there are a half a dozen new books, now added to my personal library, waiting to be read.
Since I’m on a webinar kick at the moment… Zooming here, there & everywhere. Don’t know when I’ll get to the books? They’ll sit on the shelf, taunting me, until I do.
My advice to other birthday peeps, "If you don't INDULGE yourself, nobody else will."
For the first time ever, no
butter cream frosting, people.
Stepping outside my comfort zone. I’m having a delicate Italian Crème Cake. Full of coconut, pecans & cream cheese frosting. My mouth is watering at the thought of it.
YUM. YUM.
Don’t know what my
daughters will be doing over the weekend. They are under no pressure to be here
for me.
One is too far away to participate. She has a new job being in charge. No vacay time, right now. Congrats. The other had a recent cancer scare. And her biopsy just came back BENIGN. It’s the REAL gift this year. Wonderful news.
I will treasure each card
and heartfelt greeting you all send. My friends & family, give me cause me
to pause, and reflect on what’s ‘really’ important.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the kitty cat kisses & love... from my dear Mira. I don’t know how long she has left. She is completely blind and managing to get by at 18. She's so brave. Her unconditional love helps keep me afloat.
Heifer International.
If you want to check it out. Here is the link below. You are under no obligation to donate. Just a unique way to contribute to humanity for future reference.
Memorial Day has a solemn purpose.
HONOR it ...
