Expert in the “side eye” for 45 years and counting! Even as a newborn baby I had a hint of that impish grin of mine, the one that says “I’m enjoying what this world is throwing at me”. I still have it, and if you know me well, you just might get a glimpse if that grin.
It was my birthday yesterday and one of my co-workers asked if I was 34 and holding. Hell, no. I own each and every one of my years. I agree with the quote “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” I am blessed with each day I’m given. I don’t regret any of them, even the bad days. They’re brought me to the place where I am. I’m content. I’m sitting here in the sunshine, reading a book. It doesn’t take much to make me happy because I’ve learned to appreciate that small joys in life. That’s the beautiful wisdom that comes with age. No, my life isn’t perfect. It never will be. That’s okay. There are things I want to change, and most of them will come, will time and effort on my part. I’m a glorious work in progress, like all of us.
March 6, 2015
You were a beautiful baby, but this comes at no surprise to me. 🙂