Happy Monday,
How is everyone doing on this fine Monday afternoon? How was your weekend? I do hope you made some incredible memories, even if you only stayed home and relaxed. It was pretty warm out, but today, it’s rather on the cool side. This week is supposed to be on the cooler side for the entire week, with a chance of rain on Thursday. I love the rain, so if we are able to enjoy a little rain this week, I’ll be happy, and if not, I’ll still be happy.
The weekend was a nice one. Saturday I popped into our local chambers pub crawl, no, I didn’t drink at all, just hung out with a couple of friends and met a couple of new friends. After that, I was able to meet a friend for a late lunch, followed by time at the country club enjoying some laughs and a couple of games of LRC with some friends. Sunday I headed to San Diego to spend some time with John. We went out for sushi and a couple of drinks. Then home again for some much needed cuddle time. It was a wonderful couple of days for me. I hope your weekend was a good one.
Shoot me a text or drop me a comment and let me know how you’re all doing. I’d love to hear from you and I’d love to know what you’ve been up to.
I was sitting here wondering what I would blog about today, then it hit me, John’s birthday is coming up in 11 days and mine is coming up in a couple of months. We’ll be 55 this year. What a busy year it’s been so far, with so many new things happening and a few uncertainties coming our way. Let go and let God. I’m grateful to be learning that lesson. It makes dealing with so many things a lot easier.
I wanted to give a huge shout out to all my friends who are 50+ years young, especially you ladies out there. As I write to you today, I can’t help but reflect on how truly beautiful each and everyone of you are. I see you as such strong and amazing ladies who have touched my life in such a positive way. I can only hope to be able to touch the lives of others the way you’ve touched mine.
One thing I want to make sure to thank you for is for all the encouragement you give to me as I continue on my journey to becoming a published author. My book is done, or at least I thought it was, however, I’ve had some things come to mind that I need to add into my book, so a few more edits and then, off to getting it published.
This years birthday will be a milestone, at least that’s what I think. John said turning 50 was the milestone, and while I agree it was, I still feel like turning 55 will be a big one for me.
So much has changed over the course of the last five years. I’ve been able to rent a nice little condo at the lake and I’ve enjoyed calling it my own. I think for my birthday, I might just treat myself to a nice new, used little car. I’ve been looking a VW Beetles and I think that’s going to be my forever car.
I can’t believe how much I’ve grown and changed over the last few years. For the first time, I’m able to see some of what my closest friends tell me they see in me. I’m actually excited about growing into midlife. I’m okay with the numbers in years as they increase. I suppose I look at those numbers as accomplishments in themselves. Many don’t ever get to see their 50th birthday and beyond. For whatever reason, I think God wants me to keep going. I only hope to be able to carry out his will and help others.
“Life at midlife. I am no longer waiting for a special occasion; I burn the best candles on ordinary days. I am no longer waiting for the house to be clean; I fill it with people who understand that even dust is sacred. I am no longer waiting for everyone to understand me; it’s just not their task. I am no longer waiting for the perfect children; my children have their own names that burn as brightly as any star…I am no longer waiting for the other shoe to drop; it already did, and I survived. I am no longer waiting for the time to be right; the time is always now. I am no longer waiting for the mate who will complete me; I am grateful to be so warmly and tenderly held. I am no longer waiting for a quiet moment; my heart can be stilled whenever it is called. I am no longer waiting for the world to be at peace; I unclench my grasp and breathe peace in and out. I am no longer waiting to do something great; being awake to carry my grain of sand is enough. I am no longer waiting to be recognized; I know that I dance in a holy circle. I am no longer waiting for Forgiveness. I believe, I believe.”-Marry Anne Perrone.
I’ve finally hit the time in my life when I’m accepting who I am. Wisdom absolutely comes with age. It’s amazing how we hit that point in life when the things we thought were so important when we were young, aren’t anymore.
My friends and I were talking this past week and we’re going to put in more effort in the simple things of life. We’re planning to start hanging out at the different beaches, each others homes or on our friends pontoon. Just hanging out. We’ll all bring some munchies and drinks to share and just enjoy the peacefulness of lake life. I also want to make sure we’re making time for our friends in San Diego and of course, our family. Life is good when time is spent with family and friends.
I’m no longer in pursuit of things, rather, I’m in pursuit of simplicity. Not sure where this will lead me, but wherever it is, I hope to enjoy the journey. I’m excited to start yet another book. This one will be co-written with John. We’re hoping to capture the audience of young ones and have our books grow up with kids. We hope to teach life lessons through our story line. I’m so blessed to have him wanting to write a book with me. I’m blessed to have my friend who is also my editor along for the journey of my other two books.
I’m almost mid-life and I have no plans for a crisis. I think I’ve had my share of those over my life. I hope my blogs help young ones avoid some of the hard times I’ve had to go through. I hope something I write resonates with you and if it does, I hope it makes your next steps a little easier in this life. I hope we all learn something from each other, after all, it’s always a great day when we learn something new.
My dear readers, Happy Monday to each and everyone of you and I hope your week is as amazing as you. Until next time, Love Life++
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Love Life with Dawna 