Beware of the Birthday Month

Sunday, October 12, 2008

OK! October is my birthday month and right now the big 70 is just one week away! Am I depressed about this? No -- I'm numb, in shock, bewildered, all sorts of things, but not depressed. Mainly I'm wondering how this happened without me being aware of it. What happened to the years between 60 and 70?

But turning 70 isn't all bad. By 70 you no longer have to justify why you have wrinkles on your face, gray hair and a few extra pounds. Well, everyone expects it of a 70-year-old. You can take naps without feeling the least bit guilty. You can even be forgetful.

Gee! In a year or so when I turn 80 (well, it'll SEEM like it) I can add a whole slew of things to this list that I'll be able to get away with.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

MAINLADY 10/30/2008 4:21PM

Hi and happy birthday to you. I'm 67 and loving every minute of it. I hate to hear people moan about another birthday, especially when they're only going to be 40. I relish every day I get and look forward to my next birthday in April. I've had cancer twice and each birthday is a blessing and one to be shared with those I love. I'm so happy to hear someone say they're glad to have another birthday. BTW, getting older does have some perks..as you say, taking a nap without feeling guilt, not having to justify the wrinkles, bags, or sags, and being a little forgetful. We can get away with anything...ha! Have a great day. Hugs, Sharon Report Inappropriate Comment

MARGOMCP 10/22/2008 10:50AM

Glad 70 is so good! I'm just coming up on 60. Goes that fast does it? I'll have to try not to blink. Report Inappropriate Comment

BAYPINTO316 10/15/2008 5:50PM

I'm going to be on your team! Check out my site, baypinto316 I have a black Scottie with gold hairs mixed in like a frost job on a lady??? ; Ralph, then I have Hoochie, who is half Corgi and half Scottie, he is wonderful too, have you seen the movie "Second Hand Lions"? He is in it, in the row of dogs that watch everything they do in the movie... it is a great movie and has duval in it. I also have a Rat Terrier that was my grandson's before he went in the Army, "MAX" and a half Beagle and half Red Heeler; Betty Davis, she has beautiful eyes. I am only 67! I have one question, why does time speed up right when you get to figure out what you wanna be when you grow up?????? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~I wanna keep ridin...joyce Report Inappropriate Comment

YELLOWROSIE 10/12/2008 8:37PM

Happy Birthday, Eve! Be Happy Be Healthy and Have Fun! Haven't Heard from you in a while. Hope You are doing well! Jan Report Inappropriate Comment

MDMNINA 10/12/2008 2:52PM

Besides, 70 is the new 50. Report Inappropriate Comment

A New Phase of Life

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Well, folks, didn't expect to be writing this kind of info, but it's happened again. I just finished an online college course and one of the points that stood out in my mind is "we are responsible for our failures and our successes -- for we create it all." I dwelled on that new bit of information and realized my life was not what I had hoped for. Only one person could really change it. ME! And so I did; I made the momentuous decision to start over again - alone! Was it the right choice? For me it was, for you it may not be. It takes a special person to make it alone. And I just figured I'd rather be unhappy and alone than unhappy and together. It's hard to open that new door if you haven't got the courage to close the old one.

Life is full of decisions and choices, and each one brings about different results. Life is full of "what if's" but I try not to dwell on those. Face the future with the decisions you have made, go on with the self-confidence that you made the right decision. If you don't say the good words to "yourself" who do you think IS going to say them? You will succeed; just believe in yourself.

  

I've completed three months on SP

Thursday, February 28, 2008

I've been on SP for 3 months now. Three months of ups and downs, but I feel that I've learned a lot, not just about food and how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat, but I've learned about myself as well.

I've found that it is much easier to stick with a plan and a new lifestyle when you are surrounded by friends and are getting constant feedback and support. I'm amazed each time one of you wonderful people choose to add me as a friend, or send me a "goodie" and it is such a warm fuzzy to get these benefits. I think they are helping me stay focused.

While I haven't lost lots of weight, I have gained a lot of knowledge, and for that I'm thankful. I believe, sincerely, that the next three months will show a marked improvement in my battle for weight loss and a big improvement also in my outlook on life.

  

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MSALWILLIAMS 2/28/2008 12:14PM

That's wonderful. Everyday you stick with the new lifestyle not only do you help yourself lose weight but you improve your general health. I know you can do this and you are going to be one great looking lady that's going to be making heads turn. Keep up your great work your body will thank you for it. Report Inappropriate Comment