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It occurred to me that I don't really fit into any mold. You should not assume anything about me. Honestly, I am what I am. In fact, probably for the first time in my life, that statement is absolutely true. I am no longer the dominant mother or wife or teacher. What I am is just....well me! It is a very good thing.
So I have decided that I am going to use a different way to define myself. To begin with these are the facts:
- I love to travel. The world is my home and I find myself visualizing myself staying forever in the the place where I sleep at night.
- My closet if full of art supplies and my greatest joy is creating.
- The friends I enjoy are of all ages.
- The need for learning is burned deep into my soul and while I may read a lot of fluff, I am never happier than when I am digging for something that I don't understand.
- I am the most comfortable inside the cover of a book and can remember the names and authors of books I read since I began reading. Those names clutter my mind but also give me a sense of place somehow.
- A day without a goal or a job of some type is not a very good day. I love to work physically very hard. Those days are my happiest.
- A job well done gives me great pleasure. Writing is a job of sorts for me...or at least I look at it that way.
- I am a woman that loves beautiful things, clothes shopping and a day getting my nails and hair done.
- I have a room in our house called the garden room and we dine formally in that room. It is my favorite place.
- Music fills my day...all kinds of music. I never get enough.
- I love TV...a lot. There is something about a story that is fascinating for me.
- Pinterest gives me a lot of pleasure because it just satisfies my need to see other peoples aesthetic.
- I am in love with my husband.
- My family is very important to me.
Here's to new beginnings!
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I just love this article and it is so true. I see how young kids want to label the older generation as a bit uncool but I am still a kid at heart and basically the same person I was when I was younger. I want to thank you for stopping by my blog story about my new convertible-come spring when it's warmer in Minnesota, I would love to take you for a ride-
ReplyDeleteHi, I just found your blog. This is a great, great post. You've really nailed the qualities that matter for people of any age.
ReplyDeleteID yourself. Don't let others ID you!
Oh Linda, I would love a ride in that convertible. If I ever in this lifetime get up your way I will see if you still have.
ReplyDeleteJust me,
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Ruth, Yes you are right...the ID we have should be of our own choosing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by.
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