July is here and 2018 has reached the 50% mark. Half the year is behind me, and half is still on the horizon. It struck me that this is also how I am feeling about life. It’s possibly wishful thinking to believe I will live to 100, but it is my goal. And now that I’m 50 years old I’m realizing that I have half my life behind me, and half still ahead (IF I’m lucky, and statistically that’s a significant IF) The reality is settling into my bones that it would take me many lifetimes to do all the things I want to do in just this one life. It’s hard to be selective. In fact, it’s a bit cruel to be so limited. I’m wishing I could level up somehow, maybe even put some more quarters in the parking meter and extend my time. I decided today I would devote this post to celebrating 50 little memories of my 50 trips around the sun so far. Just random recollections of things I’ve enjoyed as they pop into my head, and linger on them just a bit with appreciation. At the same time, I am having full awareness of feeling conflicted inside my soul that my taking my time to stop and smell the roses this morning will inevitably prevent me from notching new adventures off the bucket list (which for me keeps getting longer, not shorter).
So here goes, in no particular order, 50 reasons why I’m excited to be 50.
- Fingerpainting
- Sandcastles
- French-braiding
- Sewing
- Playing dress up
- Bubble baths
- Bicycles
- Stars
- Pets
- Massages
- Flowers
- Rainbows
- Thunderstorms
- Gymnastics
- Cheerleading
- Running
- Yoga
- Dance
- Sunshine
- Driving
- Sunroofs
- Window screens
- Balmy Breezes
- Babies
- Love
- Friends
- Celebrations
- Challenges
- Technology
- Coffee
- Yogurt
- Dark chocolate almonds
- Essential oils
- Gardens
- Mountains
- Beaches
- Camping
- Plants &Trees
- Sunsets (I need to make a point of waking up for a few more sunrises)
- Education
- Family
- Fashion
- Faith
- Water
- Silky Pillowcases
- Toothpaste
- Grace
- Protection
- Trampolines
- Laughter
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