Thursday, January 20, 2011

This-n-That Thursday

Musings on the eve of my 51st birthday...
  • Water really is important.
  • So is vitamin D.
  • Spanx are not all that important.
  • I may never need to wear an overcoat again.
  • I am actually in my sixth decade of life.
  • When one lies awake at night, one can figure out things like decades lived.
  • In your sixth decade, you tend to lie awake at night.
  • You really don't have to stress over the small stuff.
  • You do, however, need to stand up for the big stuff.
  • Any free $$ should always be spent on travel.
  • "Giving your children roots and wings" is so life affirming.
  • It's all good.
Any more advice for me?

25 comments:

LL Cool Joe said...

Treat every day as if it's your last. It makes you appreciate just being alive.

Nurse Nancy said...

Never stop learning.

abb said...

...or laughing...never stop that either.

And an early happy birthday, dear friend!

deborah said...

Wear comfortable shoes:)

Happy Birthday! Wishing you all the best -best fun, best love, best happiness!

Driftwood and Pumpkin said...

No advice for you, as you are much, much wiser than me. However, what is this about free money and where do I get it?

Happy, Happy, Happy early birthday! I wish I was there to celebrate with you!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful post. I can't give you an advice you don't already utilize. : )
Love always wins.
You know that though.

I Am Woody said...

Life is short. Buy the darn shoes. I don't care about the cost!

Trisha said...

Live. Laugh. Love.

Debbie said...

My Netflix movie in the mail is "Eat, Pray, Love so I guess I'll go with that LOL

I do not like to think in decades, now that you've kindly made me aware of it :)

Rural Rambler said...

No advice. I think you are doin' it right. Well, just one thing-keep the "funny" in your life.

Happy 51st Birthday to YOU! I hope you have a wonderful birthday. CH and I will clink a glass of wine to you!

Laura~peach~ said...

and of course come visit peach and the pitts :)
day one with two babies... going well so far, one is awake while the other sleeps and now both sleep :) i am sure later I may be juggeling more but for this moment sweet peace :)

Unknown said...

Happy 6th Decade, Mama.

I didn't send you more snow tomorrow..I swear.

Sally said...

Awesome thoughts, and Happy Birthday to you tomorrow! I don't think in decades either, if I did, I'd get my walker out of the closet. I'd rather stumble. :)

Daryl said...

A lot of this is excellent advice .. All I can add is dont take any wooden nickels ...

Ann Marie said...

buwhahahaha yes I got one really great piece of advice for you.. don't take advice from ME.

Love you bunches.
happy birthday beautiful

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Only 51 girl...your only a baby and have loads of life to live!!!

Here's wishin' ya the best birthday ever sweetie. I hope ya'll are havin' a grand celebration filled with love and cake piled high with luscious icin'!!!!

God bless and enjoy YOUR day!!! :o)

Keetha said...

It's all good. I love that.

Happy Birthday Eve to you!

deborah said...

I almost forgot - play more Angry Birds!

KCSherri said...

Love the advice.

And it's so true - $$$ should always be spent on experiences, such as traveling, and not stuff. Experiences last so much longer! :)

Kathleen... said...

Great advice...and the "roots & wings" is just soooooo very true...loved that!

TSannie's right...laughter will cure any dark moment. =)

Happy Birthday Eve!!!

Fragrant Liar said...

What?!? Oy, I felt okay about being in my 50s (sort of), and then you come along and remind me it's my SIXTH decade! Oh man, I'm going to go lay down now.

Country Girl said...

I no care about decades! Happy Birthday Eve, beautiful!

Snooty Primadona said...

Very well said. I've always been a huge believer in living in the moment. Let's just all embrace that, shall we?

Chesapeake Bay Woman said...

Love and laugh. Those two will make you want to live.

Enjoy wine, too. That helps with all of the above.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Wonderful Lady. Enjoy to the fullest, you deserve every second of it.

judi/Gmj said...

Happy, happy, happy to you.

advice?
Now I'm going to go back to bed and ponder that question.