Having come to the realization that I am going to actually age (GASP!), I have decided to make some changes in my life. Yes I, ...the sufferer of Peter Pan Syndrome, have acknowledged that I will not always be able to bounce back and have started really and truly, aging.
It hit me recently, I might be middle aged. Which only means I have lived half my life with just as much to go. But, what did strike me is that I better start taking better care of myself this second half. So, I have weened myself for the most part off sugary things. I am in the process of "less grains". Daily juicing is almost a habit (two weeks in and if I skip it, I miss it). Workouts better planned.
The other side of that aging coin is that "later" is here. I read a great blog by one of my dear friends cool sister. She is smart and full of life, the type of woman I strive to be, but never seem to actually be. She started an "I Never" list of experiences. Her log of what she did "new" inspired me to have a year of "yes". Simple in concept, but not in practice, for me. I ama lot a little controlling, shy and a little introverted. The unknown is hard for me. New situations take a lot of energy. "Yes" is hard.
Aging, and realizing that all the "no" answers I give have and could continue to lead to a life unlived hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. Hence, my year of "YES" as a start of what will hopefully be a habit.
Yesterday I went and read to a class of 4th graders. Saturday I am going away with Steve as a surprise and I have no clue what we are doing. Very atypical of me to not ask. It is a start, but a habit I hope to continue the second half of my life.
In the meantime, "less" grains for me!
It hit me recently, I might be middle aged. Which only means I have lived half my life with just as much to go. But, what did strike me is that I better start taking better care of myself this second half. So, I have weened myself for the most part off sugary things. I am in the process of "less grains". Daily juicing is almost a habit (two weeks in and if I skip it, I miss it). Workouts better planned.
| The cute cup and straw make me feel like it is a sassy drink |
The other side of that aging coin is that "later" is here. I read a great blog by one of my dear friends cool sister. She is smart and full of life, the type of woman I strive to be, but never seem to actually be. She started an "I Never" list of experiences. Her log of what she did "new" inspired me to have a year of "yes". Simple in concept, but not in practice, for me. I am
Aging, and realizing that all the "no" answers I give have and could continue to lead to a life unlived hit me like the proverbial ton of bricks. Hence, my year of "YES" as a start of what will hopefully be a habit.
Yesterday I went and read to a class of 4th graders. Saturday I am going away with Steve as a surprise and I have no clue what we are doing. Very atypical of me to not ask. It is a start, but a habit I hope to continue the second half of my life.
In the meantime, "less" grains for me!
Going Grainless Menu
- Salmon cakes*/ zucchini oven fries
- Sweet Potato and Kale Soup
- Roasted chicken thighs/ baked squash and tomato casserole
- Shrimp and spaghetti squash Thai soup
Besides the grey hair and the reading glasses, middle age is kind of a great place to be - that half way point - with all that experience behind you and all that potential ahead of you. I love the way you are embracing it! xo
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