If Mom wrote a blog..

When I blog, I try and keep it my own thoughts, my own feelings, or what's really going on in my life. If y'all want fiction, I can point you to your local library. Although, there are moments when it feels like my life ~reads~ like fiction ... hehehe The folks I mention online, and sometimes write about, are real people to me. Even though there are some I haven't actually met face to face, I think I know more about a part of them than I might ever know had we met in some other "real" way. Some I even know by voice, because we've spoken on the phone. Each of you has a special place in my life, some how, some way.

The other side of the coin is, I think many of you know me in ways that would never happen either. Several of you even know me by voice as well (giggles and blushes included!) I'm quite shy in person until I truly get to know someone. Maybe the word is introverted. I'm the kind who just does my own thing most of the time. I'm sure you've also realized that while there are a few blogs that could have been expanded on, I don't do that (often) because I know that my kids and stepkids could read it. And frankly, my viewpoint is .. if my Mom was writing this, would *I* want to read about it??? hahaha

Its odd how we categorize persons into the roles they play. My own Mom wouldn't write about conversations she'd had over things that didn't revolve around her kids, their lives, or their school work. Or would she?? We each have so many facets, so many hats, almost like different masks even, that we wear in whatever role is expected of us at certain times. I wear my Mom hat/mask from time to time, not as often as I used to. Then there's my Work hat/mask that I wear every day, too. But I have a Woman hat/mask that I enjoy wearing as well. The kind who dresses up, fixes hair and makeup just right. Most times for no reason at all. (Which usually gets me some kind of look from the son that says "Who are YOU all dressed up for?") Does that mean that we can only be "one" type of person? No, we're all many different roles rolled into one. And that makes us all unique.

Thanks to all of you who've taken the time to get to know me;
Thanks to the ones who call me from time to time for some anytime chat;
and thanks to those of you who waste a bit of time reading this blog.
Hopefully, it brings a smile to your face, or makes you think from time to time!!

HUGS to everyone!!

Bucket List

This morning, I watched The Bucket List (Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson). All in all, an OK movie that deals with that timeless question: If you knew you were going to die in six months, what would you want to do? Not always a pretty thing to think about. But... what if ????

Some of the things on their list was predictable. Skydive. Drive a Mustang Shelby. See a majestic wonder. They traveled across the world. And, as luck would have it, one character had unlimited resources when it came to money. Most of us don't have that. So... what would you want to do ??

Seems like when it comes down to it, it would be a list of the things we regretted in life. But life should be lived without regrets. If you think you'll regret doing, or not doing, something later in life, shouldn't the time to to decide that is in the moment? and not regret it later??

Sure, there are little things we might regret. And some of the regrets we may have can only become regrets in hindsight. Knowing that you made each choice wisely, given the information you had to make that decision, is the best way to avoid having regrets.

For me, my Bucket List would include:

* taking a few more chances when it comes to meeting new people.
* making more time for my family, my kids
* more schooling!
* find more joy in my life
* know that I brought joy to others in my life

Why not start that Bucket List today? Most of them are easy enough to work on each and every day. And in the long run, it isn't always what we accomplished that matters most. What really matters is who you loved, and who loved you.

HUGS, and ~LOVE~ to everyone!!