I had such great expectations for myself this week. I managed to get one Patriotic quilt quilted – the other three are still staring at me…… I planned to get some sort of scrappy border on the Swap Blocks quilt…. nope, didn’t happen. I did manage, though, to take time to enjoy my son and his family. They are so good to me! Included me in a trip to a water park in Phoenix. I was at first inclined to decline – after all, me & a bathing suit do not make a pretty picture – but I am what I am, so I went. SO very glad I did. I had such a really great time. We’ll be going back before the end of the ‘season’ and I can hardly wait….. Most people know that I’m just a big kid at heart. I’ve had people ask me “don’t you think you’re a bit old for that?” WHAT???? Age is just a number and just because a calendar pushes me closer to social security doesn’t mean I have to stop participating in things I really enjoy doing. I may be slowing down, but I’m sure as heck not giving up! OH, dear, this could turn into a rant, so I’ll stop here… But in ending, all I can say is – Life is for living. Life is NOT a spectator sport. We all have our limitations. There are things we may no longer be able to do the way we ‘used’ to, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other things or other ways of doing what we love…. SO, I will continue to enjoy my life without regrets AND… if someone doesn’t like the way I look in a bathing suit, then put on blinders!
Katie
2 comments:
Are you BOB's sister from another mother or what? I so loved your rant! And you sure don't need to "apologize" for enjoying your son and family! It sounds like it was waaaaaaay more FUN than quilting the other three that are still staring at you - ;))
Cover them up.....they won't look at you that way. I don't believe in growing old gracefully.....I'd be right beside you in my bathers if I was there....
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