So, I am finally out of the starting gate on this new adventure of mine. I have gone around and around the mountain on this one, and I fully intend to win the war this time around. You see, it is common for a woman of my certain age, to be contemplating life...its changes, its pitfalls, the joy, the pain, the boredom and the insane that accompany the silver strands that adorn my aging head. Don't get me wrong. I am not as ancient as my aching, morning bones would lead you to believe. At least I am not ancient compared to the likes of George Burns, Bob Hope or Methuselah, though perhaps a few might beg to differ.
There are at least a few things that this woman has gleaned from both the right and wrong choices made thus far, from wise people who have gone before me and from the truth seen in nature and in life in general. My intent is to document what precious nuggets I dig up on this adventure, so that I might learn from them and grow from both the joy and pain and perhaps leave something of value to those who will come after me.
Life is an adventure. It is supposed to be exciting. Wouldn't your favorite movie be boring if nothing dramatic ever happened in it? It would be about as exciting as watching paint dry. So, as of today I am choosing to look at the "challenges" (that is what I will call them...sounds better than "problems" doesn't it?), as opportunities to experience the best, most thrilling roller coaster ride ever created. I am going to throw my hands into the air, hoot and holler and have a grand time, instead of digging my nails into the hand rail, praying to God that it is over with quickly. The adventure is short and then we go home. So, now is the time to enjoy, to love, to live and learn. I am ready for the adventure and will embrace each challenge as it comes. I may do a bit of whining along the way though. Are you in?
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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