We are re-watching the Twilight movies for fun. I like the story and the mythos. Stories of vampires and werewolves have been with us for years. This movie put the town of Forks, Washington on the map. These movies were a big part of the day’s popular culture and made stars of author Stephenie Meyers and actors Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. Remember Team Jacob and Team Edward, which side were you on?
The season of pumpkin spice and many things nice is upon us. Welcome to September 2024 let’s see what you have in store for us all.
We will be on a big trip to Detroit and Canada toward the end of the month in just a few days. I am ready for that for sure.
It is hard for me to relax. Often times I find myself having the need to do something. As a people pleaser, my radar runs continuously with the expectation of someone asking me to do something. Even as I write this I feel like I should be more productive. It’s hard for me to give myself permission to just chill out. This is something I need to figure out. People have given me permission to relax, I just need to accept it as a grown person who should be able to make their own rules. I need to calm the “F” down. seriously.
Thank you all for the birthday wishes yesterday. I appreciate you taking the time to say howdy and happy birthday. Friends, I am grateful.
As I celebrate my 55th birthday, I think about how things are different for those of us in Generation X who are getting older.
We don’t have as many worries about student loans but medical bills that need paying. Health care is not cheap for anyone.
Our music is being used to sell us stuff like medication, mortgages, and in grocery stores.
Conversations with friends mean reminiscing and remembering about our youth while also talking about what ails us.
We are closer to being able to order from the senior menu at a restaurant and we are surprised when a fresh-faced teenager gives us a senior discount on our receipts at Arby’s.
Being a grownup looks different for us. I am getting older but not growing up whatever that means. Adulting can suck if you ask me but by now I have to be used to it but you don’t have to like it.
Thanks for listening to the rambling of an older person living their life at a milestone birthday.
So today I’m another year older. I’m not sure if I’m wiser or mature but it’s ok if I’m not. I’m choosing to be grateful for what God has given me although I don’t always feel like I am deserving. I’m thankful for my family in all the times we have celebrated. I hope for many more down the road. Let’s see what 55 has in store for me.
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