Embracing the Old Woman

I have been blogging now for a lengthy TWO days, and I thought I needed to explain why I created this blog, so pull up a chair and I will tell you a story!

Last summer, at the beach with my granddaughter, I was covered with towels and my straw hat, sunglasses protecting my eyes, and seated on my little chair. I looked out at the ocean watching my girl splash and play. During my reverie, I realized-I am that old woman! The one I used to always see at the beach when I was a child. The one I used to giggle at for her eccentric behavior! I couldn't understand why anyone would be so covered and just sitting at the beach. And yet, some 50-60 years later, there I was! I had become that woman.

In less than a month, I will reap the rewards of arriving at the ripe old age of 64! Two years more than my grandmother lived. I am now older than my grandmother was when she died. That realization last year at my birthday, sent me into a bit of a tizzy! Was I at the end of my life?

Hell no! I have decided to embrace my life and live it to the fullest! I will do as I choose! And all of those years have given much wisdom that I will not hesitate to share. Why? Because I can!

Yes, I bought the pink Barbie Keds shoes this summer! Yes, I do climb on the structures at the playground and slide down the slide! Why? Because I can!

I am that old woman who will do as she pleases, damn it, because I can!

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