Category: aging
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Bold Update
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My BOLD choice for February, the fourth month of my fiftieth year: take myself on a solo date.
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The bold choice that wasn’t meant to be.
Being BOLD is going to be a little more difficult than I thought. Not because of my anxiety (though it certainly is a factor), but because our lives are so darn busy!
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What’s Next?
I’m learning to choose me. The last year and a half have taught me that choosing me lets me willingly choose others.
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Feeling Buried
Life has a tendency to just keep life-ing. I can start to feel on top of things, only to be smacked down by the unexpected. Monkey had a very specific idea in their head about what they wanted to be for Halloween (yes, my teen is very much still into dress up). We went to…
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Worst/Best Job Ever
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I understand that a parent’s job is to help their child become independent. They need to be able to go out into the world and function all on their own. You know you’ve done a good job when they leave you, and break your heart. I realized the last few years that I’d done a…
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Trust
A theme has been coming up for me throughout the last month. The theme of Trust. Not of trusting others, but of trusting myself. That seems to be a big hurdle for me to overcome. I’m constantly seeking external validation. I trust the opinions and knowledge of others before I trust myself. I question myself…
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Health Update
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I had a cardiologist appointment today. I realized that it had been TWO YEARS since my last appointment. As someone with congenital heart defects, that’s not exactly a good idea. And given the fact that my stamina has severely declined over the last few years, it was long overdue. Adults with CHD are generally advised…
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Show up scared
I have been going to a water exercise class for over a year now. The first time was scary. The first time attempting anything new is scary. At least, it is for me. If it’s not scary for you, I’m not real sure why you’re reading my blog, but you’ll get no judgement from me.…
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Overwhelm – Holiday Edition
It’s December. I don’t know about you, but December always brings its own set of anxieties and overwhelm. The weather is bonkers, the activities are rushed, the streets and stores are crowded, and the pressure is mounting. Add grief into the mix and it’s even more tough. Sometimes I feel like I don’t have the…