I turned 60 this week, let’s reflect on that:
- The good news is I was here to see it, the bad news is I am NOT READY to be 60!!!
- I noticed I don’t hear so well. I’m sure my family noticed this a long time ago. But now the TV sounds like it did when my Nana lived with me. The neighbors at the end of the block know when I’m watching Hallmark movies instead of working.
- I debate every day whether to wear that sample of ‘smooth-lining, Always full-panty protection’ if I’m going somewhere where there is no bathroom for hours (think Women’s March).
- I battle between drinking coffee and wine every day. Then I whine between drinking water and herbal damn tea.
- I have so many great ideas by breakfast, and forget all of them by lunch.
- I still want to wear stilettos but my feet, back and ankles want me to wear serviceable shoes. ” But look at my feet!” I tell them, “they’re soooo cute!”
- No one listens to me…not even my feet.
- Tweezers are my new best friend.
- I hate Windows 10 and I want to kill it.
- In my birthday pics next to my Mom, who is still here to celebrate 60 with me, I see how much I look like her…….and realize how much I act like her.
- A “grateful check” can be anything from my amazing husband, great friends and wonderful family to I-remembered-to-buy-toilet-paper!
- My brother now tells me that telling people they can have their dreams is stupid…but none of my dreams include physical activity, so I’m still good!
And as I wrote that last one…………….the FedEx guy came to my door and delivered this, from that same brother! Oh and yeah, that is me at iFly indoor skydiving….so, I guess I might be ready for 60!
You Just have to Laugh…..
© 2017 Cathy Sikorski
I’m learning from ladies like you how to do the big 60 with grace and good humour. Great post
Thanks, fellow Cathy…it’s pretty nice in here in the ’60’s!
all I can say. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKING GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so cute!!!!! and yes you can be and look sexy 🙂 !!
You’re such a nice guy, Jerome. Washington State is sure lucky to have you! Thanks so much!
I just have to laugh at all your quips and sharings! They are wonderful….and yes the first thing i thought was….wow she looks just like mom!! We are fortunate but it comes with surprises and the great thing is we won’t even remember them all…congrats darlin’…looking great! Your sense of humor is priceless…for in humor not only lies wisdom but the well needed comic relief….
Thanks, Sherri. I totally think humor is the way to go right now…I’m just trying to figure out which road to take…the one less traveled, it seems!
Love this post and hope you had a fantastic Birthday!!
Merci, mon amie!!!
I’ll trade your 60 for my 70!
Oh, and don’t let anyone tell you it’s too late to follow a dream. I didn’t start my writing career until a few years ago, and now look at me! I’m published, but not making any money at it! Well, hope springs eternal. 😉 😀
See you’re halfway through the dream, Kathy….published!!! Yay! So now go get the other half. Like I say to my kids, “I’m not dead yet!”
Cathy you are trying really hard to catch up with the rest of us 😂!!! Happy you had a wonderful birthday 🎉
Well, I sure don’t want to surpass any of you! I like being at the end of this line!!!
Wow!! Great brother.
BTW, just remember you will always be the youngest Wacky Girl!
I bank on that…I choose my friends very carefully!