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Me, A Grown Up?

Daily writing prompt
When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?

I am fifty-six years old, and some days I feel every year of it. My personality is like that of a big kid in many ways. However, life has called upon me to have situational maturity in times when needed.

I think getting married, buying a house, paying bills, going to the doctor are times when you have to put on your big boy pants on. Also, being burned out of your home and helping walk a parent through their death is super important.

So to answer the question, there have been many times along with that first time which I can’t pinpoint as to being a grown up. Being grown up can suck, I must say.

Daily Prompt – Hard Work

Daily writing prompt
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?

Hard work is a daily grind. My work is not physically demanding like many others, but it’s mentally grueling. I have a daily quota that is sometimes hard to reach for various reasons. When I reach that quota, it feels great because I have had to work really hard to get there. So yeah, I do feel fulfilled, but it can be frustrating and sometimes discouraging to get to where I need to be daily. Fulfillment can also come from other sources when work isn’t there for you.

Daily Prompt – How Do I Relax?

Daily writing prompt
How do you relax?

I answered this daily prompt in August of last year. I am revisiting it to say the things that cause me not to relax are still present. I do what I can to relax, but it’s hard for me. Being able to relax is important, and it’s taking me awhile to figure out to do more of it. But when I do relax I like to blog, watch TV, listen to podcasts, and cook breakfast on a Saturday morning. I do enjoy working on computer stuff too.

Visit my post from last year to see how I answered this question.

How Am I Feeling?

Daily writing prompt
How are you feeling right now?

I turned 56 today and I am feeling OK. Not bad for turning another year older. Not sure if I am feeling smarter or wiser at the moment. Let’s see how things go. I am hopefully going to be feeling the best I can at any given time.

My Favorite Recipe

Daily writing prompt
What’s your favorite recipe?

This recipe is a family favorite from a friend of the family. I absolutely love this dish because it’s beef and sauce and full of good memories. It’s good with rice and steamed broccoli. Each year I ask for it on my birthday. Check out the Soup Diva’s site to check out the recipe.

Daily Prompt – Favorite Time Of Day

Daily writing prompt
What’s your favorite time of day?

My favorite time of day is 4:30 Monday-Friday. Yes, that is when my workday ends. I am grateful for having a job. But, I will tell you, my job is mentally taxing and that impacts a lot of stuff. At the end of the day, I am tired. Once again, my job helps a lot of people, but I am only human, and I have my own limits.