A Few Random Thoughts on Birthdays

Hi Everyone and Happy Tuesday!  I hope you are all having an amazing week.  As for my week, it's been great.  I celebrated my birthday a few days ago and kinda wanted to share a few things about my thoughts about birthdays.
I know a lot of people hate and I mean hate celebrating birthdays.  For some it's the idea of growing older that gets to them and for others it may be the fact that they aren't near family or friends.  For me, it's a little bit of the idea of growing older however, this year I've decided to look at growing older differently.  I used to think about growing older as being more limited in what your capable of doing or achieving.  For instance, now that I'm 44 maybe I would think that I can't wear certain clothes or like certain things because I'm too old.  Yes, I know that many of you are thinking who cares how old you are?  But unfortunately, I do used to care what other people thought.  But I am happy and relieved to say...not anymore!

On my birthday I was thinking of how far I've come as a person and how far I can still go.  This was a new way of thinking for me and it felt great.  It may sound cliche, but I know if I set my mind to something that I can achieve it.  For instance, when I first thought of starting a blog I thought to myself...who in the world wants to read about the life of a 40-something year-old?  But I pushed through my negative thinking and forged foward.  And now I am happy writing on my little blog...it brings me joy.  So the moral of today's post?  Life is short people!!  Do not let how you look, your age, your education level, etc. determine your happiness today or in the future.  I mean, this is our life and we only get one!  So let's not cheat ourselves by limiting ourselves. 



I hope that you all have a fantastic week.  And don't forget to live your life to its fullest!

Always,

Christine

Live Happy and Read!

Hi Everyone...yes, I have survived the flu!  But I'll tell ya, it was no fun.  I really haven't been that sick in soooo long.  It was actually kind of scary having such a high fever and feeling like you couldn't move.  But fortunately I am feeling just about 100%...thank goodness.  Needless to say however, our trip to Palm Springs was sort of a blur for both me and my daughter.  Although I was able to go watch her both days to compete, we didn't do much more than that.

Moving on, moving on...you know, lying in bed day after day while you're sick gives you a lot of time to think about things.  Right now in my life I'm trying to just live a simple, HAPPY life and at times I feel like the world around me is just going so fast that I feel kinda left out of the loop!  When you think about it, you only get one life to live and to live it knowing that you've done you're best.



Ok, so on to less mushy stuff...

 I don't know about any of you, but I LOVE to read.  Reading is what I consider to be my favorite past time.  There is nothing like sitting down with a good book and forgetting what's going on around you, even if it is just for a little while.  So I have a question for you, what are you currently reading?  Would you suggest it to others?  If so, I would love for you to leave a comment with the name and author of the book.  I am currently reading:  Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by The Countess of Carnarvon.  I am a HUGE fan of Downton Abbey and this is basically a history of Lady Almina and how it actually connects to the show. 

If you're interested in the book you can purchase it here and here.  I'm about half-way through and so far I would have to say that I'm enjoying learning the real history behind the show.  Also, if you're a fan of Downton Abbey, I would love to hear your comments about the upcoming season finale (boo-hoo). 

I hope you all have a lovely weekend.  Talk to you soon.

Always,

Christine

A Very Long Weekend

Hi Everyone...I am in beautiful Palm Springs, CA for the Duel in the Desert cheer competition.  My daughter's team is doing very well and we are hoping to place!  I am having a ton of trouble with my iPhone and it not wanting to upload any pictures so...I will be posting them probably on Tuesday.

I am not gonna lie...I am soooo tired and looking forward to going home tomorrow!  Anyway, I'll be talking to you lovely people in a couple of days!  Have a great Superbowl Sunday everyone!!

Always,
Christine