I think I've lost it...

Over the weekend I had the opportunity to have lunch with three of my fellow yogini’s – Terri, Jackie, and Linda.  Ok, it was more like a gab fest and did we have fun!!!

It all started innocently enough talking about movies and songs, then we moved in to more serious topics – our memories, or lack thereof.  

I asked a simple question…..”have you ever put something away for safe keeping, only to never lay eyes on it again?”  Oh my gosh!  We were off and running on that topic.  We sat for 2 ½ hours relaying similar stories with each other.  None of us, of course, admit that we are suffering from age related memory loss.  Oh heck no!  Why, we are NOT old, we are just suffering from over usage!  “Brain overload” is what Linda called it.   (works for us!) 

It was a devine time and thoroughly enjoyed by this one!  I hated to see the time end, it was that much fun.  Thank you, ladies, for spending your morning with me doing yoga and then sharing friendship and laughter! (Warm hugs to all three of you!).   You made this yogini a happy one.

 

Namaste’

 

Sherry

 

 

 

 

Congratulations......

to my nephew Daniel and his wife Jennifer on the birth of their 1st child, Tillie Catherine (I chatted with Michael - Uncle - who revealed the name). 

My sister called me and said, "it's a girl and that's all I know.."  ~L~  What I know is that little Tillie is going to have everything she ever wants or desires.  If her parents don't give it to her, the Uncle's will.....and most certainly her grandparents! 

I'm a Great-Aunt once more, and I cannot wait to meet the little one. She'll join Abby, Brennan, Emil, and Brackston...... the next generation.  ~S~

Feeling My Age

Nope, not going to happen! In my mind, I’m 27 years old living in a 47 year old body.  (And guess what….my “life” age says that I’m actually 7 years younger than my calendar age!)  ROCK ON!!!!

 

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?  I consider it a good thing myself.  There was a time when 47 was considered old, but by today’s standards the 40’s are the new 30’s.  People are living longer and enjoying life to the “nth” degree.  

 

I had a conversation with a man named “Lee” the other night right before my yoga class.  A wonderful, insightful man in his later 70’s.   He said to me, “I’ve been active all my life, I don’t plan on stopping now.  I’m not one to sit in a rocking chair and watch life pass me by.”   Wow!  

 

My thoughts are that there will be plenty of time to be old later – when I can’t move out of a chair, I can’t feed myself, I can’t function without assistance.  And even then I plan on fighting age tooth and nail.  Never give up!  Because that is truly when age sets in.   I’ve heard of far too many people who retire at age 62, sit in a chair and relax, and then forget to get out of it. 

 

Not only is activity a key part of aging gracefully, learning and challenging the mind are an integral part as well.   Learn something new, meet new people, go somewhere you’ve never been before.  The phrase, “if you don’t use it, you lose it” really is appropriate. 

 

I’ve heard comments made, “she doesn’t act her age,” or “she thinks she’s young yet.”  Damn straight people!   If you don’t like it, tough!   Life can change in a heartbeat and tomorrow may never come.  So while I’m alive and kicking today, I’m going to live today as if I was 27 years old!  Life - It’s not a spectator sport people.  J

 

Have a thirst for life!  Live it!  Love it!  Experience it! 

 

OK, I’m off my soap box now! J

 

Namaste’

 

Sherry

 

 

 

 

 

 

A wonderful weekend...

Yes, I packed up my bag, picked up my sister, and headed south for a weekend getaway.....all the way to Adrian!  We spent the weekend at my brother and sister-in-law's and had the most enjoyable time.

Nothing grand at all - just good food, conversation, lots of reminiscing about the good ole days, and of course...beer and wine. 

I can't even begin to tell you how relaxed I felt just hanging out and listening to Terry, Marna and Peggy as they spoke about the views on certain subjects, or their laughter when an embarrasing moment from our youth was brought up.  And the food! We had comfort food which resulted in me showing Terry how to make pigs-in-a-blanket (or stuffed cabbage rolls) and creamed cabbage.  Mouth watering!!

Then I came home and woke up sick in the middle of the night.   I'm pretty sure it was the cabbage!  (Overload on the system).  I attempted to get ready for work at noon, but the body wasn't having any part of it.  Kind of a wrotten ending to the perfect weekend.  Oh well.    We all vowed that we were going to do this again in the spring or summer where we could be outside and grill steaks or something.  I'm game!!

Of course, NEXT weekend is our big adventure to Reno!  Wooooooo Hooooooooo!   That is going to be awesome to see our California cousins and to spend time with them.  Exciting!