Life's too short

Life is too short. All of us slog through our daily routines - some by choice, some are forced upon us - and we forget that in the big picture, our time here, together, is really very short. Which means that most of us ought to be taking a good look at what we do: what needs to be done, what should be done, and what we truly want to do.

This has been a difficult year. In July, I lost my grandmother, who was 95 years old. In August, my grandfather, who was just shy of his 104th birthday. Both of them lived long full lives, but that doesn't mean they aren't missed. Yesterday, my Uncle Jim passed away. It was his birthday; he was 77. He was loved by many, was a friend to everyone he met and surely will be missed as well.

Which is why I'm now feeling like life is too damned short ... to short to wait for something to get better, something to change, something to be 'this' or 'that' before we're actually going to do something. Well, that's a bunch of hoooey (is that a word?)

Let's face it, we all get busy with life. Or rather we let the busy-ness of life take away from the things that might mean the world to us. In a typical day, I get up early, head to work, and work hard at my job. By the end of the work day, its time to step into the gym for a little bit of a workout, so that I stay healthy. Home again, and you know the story: we're all tired at the end of a day, and don't always do something for ourselves. And that's a shame. Even if it's a little something, do something you enjoy every day. Hug the people in your family, your pets, say hello to your neighbor. You never know. :/

When I was raising kids, there was always a load of laundry to be done, floor to be vacuumed, etc, but the greatest pleasure was spending time with the kids; sitting around the table doing homework, or the talks we'd have as we all sat down to dinner. Those are moments I will cherish all my life. Now that they're grown, I have more time for me, and its time I started doing those things!

I've put off doing something for years, and I keep waiting ... too busy, no time, no money ... the list of reasons is very long. But... what if? and I never? No more. Yes, its the kind of thing that will take a little planning. But the anticipation is so sweet! I'm on a countdown. I'm going to do it. So cross your fingers and wish me luck ... its time for this chick to take action!

HUGS to each and every one of you!