Spring Forward

How'd I get here? Why did this happen? What's next in my life? So many questions come up when you end up single at this stage in life. It isn't what we were taught growing up. I always imagined by this age, I'd be settled in a good marriage, with time for the two of us now that the kids were all grown up. But that doesn't seem to be my life path.

I waver back and forth at times, as to what my path should be now. Do I seek out men, in order to find someone to share my life? Or do I go on as if there never will be another? I'm not the type to hang out at a bar or other places single men go. And I definitely don't plan on meeting anyone from my work place. So that leaves me with getting on with my life, and the things ~I~ enjoy!

I love to garden in my yard, to putter around with growing my cactus (cacti?) and the different kinds of flowers that bloom here in the desert. This being our spring right now, things are really "hopping" out there! Next year, I intend to try some tomatoes here. A friend at work grows them, and I had a fresh slice of tomato on my sandwich for lunch, and also got a fresh jar of home made salsa.

But with spring comes a little bit of restlessness. But rather than hurry the days along, try taking a moment to enjoy Life's subtle nuances. When's the last time you sat outdoors just to listen to the birds? It's a great time to just stop. and wait. to see what's next in life. Maybe you'll take a moment to "weed" your closet, make a clean sweep, send ghosts packing. Take a deep breath, have a good cry, puddle-jump over problems. Or just stand still, so that you're ready to spring forward to a fresh start!