What I've Learned...or not!

Tomorrow is my birthday.  Shhh I'm gonna be 40...I don't really like that number I won't lie to you about that.  YES, I hear all of you when you say "but at least you are alive and living to see it"...yeah, yeah I get it, I do.  BUT I don't have to like the number for the moment.  To me when my parents were in their 40's they were older than dirt hahahaha and that memory has never left me.  I certainly don't feel 40 most days...well in my mind I don't...my body says otherwise and sometimes my brain acts like its 90 too.  I think my main issue is that I REALLY LOVED my 30's...I grew up a lot, found out who I was and just really enjoyed that decade.  So I'm kinda-sorta celebrating my birthday with my family this weekend...I can't say I'm gonna be all out thrilled though ;)

But I figured it was a good time to self-reflect a bit on what I have learned and what I love about all my years on this lovely earth with you.  My way of reminding myself of what I'm thankful for and what I really appreciate in my life and about myself.  I'm definitely not saying I know all of life's answers or that I've done anything perfectly but its all about the journey eh?

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Now That I'm 40 I Still Know Less Than I Thought I Would

But I have Learned:

-to never count myself out...if I want to do it, I can do it

-to stand up for myself when it matters

-that actions speak louder than words

-to be secure in who I am

-to not give a flying-foo about what others think about me

-to accept compliments when given freely 

-to accept love for everything it is and can be

-that optimism and positivity never go out of style

-to get the toxic out both physically & mentally

-that I'm goofy & sarcastic and I don't care what others may think of that

-to choose my friends wisely & nurture the friendships continually

-being perfect isn't worth the time or stress..imperfections reflect better

-to have play days mixed in with the work days

-to appreciate the gifts around me

-to learn the art of compromise & to pick my battles

-to laugh whenever I want, however loudly I want

-to breathe, take a breath and just chill now and again

-great chocolate is worth giving up a meal for

-that not everyone is good, happy, honest & filled with integrity no matter how much I want them to be

-that my kids won't stay little forever & to treasure the here and now

-the grass is most definitely NEVER greener on the other side

-you can NEVER fall gracefully but you can make some awesome jokes about it on the way up

-that every struggle, pain and upset has made me stronger in ways that matter

-I'm a tomboy in a girly-girl package and that's ok

-I cannot please everyone

-to take the time to enjoy the things I love doing, not what others think I should be doing

-my time IS valuable

-Bigger isn't always better and More is sometimes too much

-time can run out and goes by fast when you aren't paying attention

-being healthy is worth more than winning the lottery

-wrinkle cream can be had for under $100 & it can be amazing

-Social Media is both an awesome & scary thing

-to love MYSELF unconditionally so I can reflect that back on those I love

-however online shopping is ALWAYS a GOOD thing

-I like things done my way and that may never change (HA)

-I eat ketchup on LOTS of foods...get over it

-Fresh is Best, Fast Never Lasts

-to give myself a break

-Great Sleep makes me very, very happy & pleasant

-I'm hard-headed and that is def never changing

-to want to dream big & bigger 

-Change can be worth it in the end

-how to face my fears & learn from them

-music makes me happy & to dance when the mood strikes

-that real butter makes me happier than margarine

-that life is good if I'm living it

-I can never sleep with socks on no matter how cold I may be

-if folks don't "get me" it doesn't really matter that much anymore

-that I'm a total pushover when it has to do with animals

-that crying can cleanse the soul

-that I got some mean Dougie skillz...bwahahaha

-that women are supreme beings...I mean c'mon ;)

-everything in moderation is ok...food I mean folks hahaha

-that E-readers may be one of my favorite inventions

-you can rock what you want that the Good Lord gave you

-that my closet should always have a selection of Spanx just in case

-I will never ever love Winter...ever...never

-but I can sing "Let It Go" & "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" all day long

-I'm a worry-wart and I hope that changes one day

-I cannot control everything no matter how much I may try

-that laundry never ends

-that dogs never smell good after the rain

-and the sun always comes up again no matter how bad the day before was.....

OH AND

-Age is Just a Number...right?????

Happy Birthday To All The Other Taurus' Out There!