This morning is quieter than normal.
I can barely hear the hum of the fan coming from the bedroom.
Yes, we are those people that have a fan running 24/7/365. We also have the window open in winter while snuggled under thick blankets except for one foot.
My coffee is smoother and more relaxing too.
Today should be a fairly smooth day. The one day this week without a catering, meeting, or filling in for someone that is out.
I have plenty of paperwork, but I’ll dive into that first thing.
I kind of like that my days aren’t mundane. How boring to not mix it up a bit. Who wants to live a real ground hog day.
A surprise here and there keeps me on my toes. Makes me look at life from different angles. I think it helps keep me young.
I believe I would age so much faster if I just slept, worked and ate. What a boring existence.
I tried that for a few years, went totally gray, worked 10 and 12 hour days, took care of my responsibilities but didn’t enjoy the freedom of being able to just have fun.
I’ve worked since I was 8, pushing a mower and I’ll continue to work because I enjoy being a part of something bigger than myself.
I have added in some spice.
No more gray. Though beautiful on some and easier to maintain, it did not reflect my inner Lorene, RED has ways been my color and attitude.
I get my nails done and toes! For me. It makes me feel good.
I volunteer, give my time to a cause I believe in.
I socialize.
This is big as you make those trips around the sun.
Dinner with friends, cards, dominoes, get togethers with people who think like you and share thoughts and ideas.
Journaling.
You get a taste of this almost on a daily basis from me and I’m grateful to read and share my thoughts.
I’ve kept journals where I’ve written down my thoughts. Thoughts I don’t want to share but need to see.
Electronic journaling lets me share thoughts with others. A way of sharing who I am.
Thoughts that year after year will pop up on my memories and remind me how much I’ve grown.
Getting older doesn’t have to he boring.
Add some spice.
It can be as mild as a pinch or salt or as daring and bold as habanero.
Just don’t grow old and bland.
Be the life of your own party!
Lorene
