When you're born in the 1950's, it seems unbelievable that we are now in the year 2018. Yet here it is. Reflecting back on my younger days, I remember simpler days. Back when if you were bullied in school you didn't go crying to your parents, you simply took a big stick to the knees of your bully and that was the end of the problem. A time before computers, cell phones, video games, streaming and extreme electronics. My dream was to be a secretary, before secretaries were called administrative assistants. I learned to type on a manual typewriter and take shorthand. I used things like carbon paper, Rolex files and a paper calendar that sat on my desk to write in appointments. It wasn't sexist to sit in the bosses office, legs crossed in a mini skirt and take dictation, pour coffee and water the plants. Times sure have changed.
I knew I'd get married, have a house, children and a dog. I didn't know that I'd be divorced in my 30's without any children and leave the cat and dog with my ex. I didn't know that I'd remarry the love of my life, adopt two boys, a step daughter and two grand daughters.
I've learned that in life, stuff happens to you whether you sit still or keep moving, whether you make plans or not and some of that stuff that happens is wonderful while some stuff not so wonderful. But the stuff that happens has made me who I am today and I wouldn't change a thing. Well, okay, maybe I'd like to re-do a few things differently but as you know that's not an option.
Well, anyways, enough of that. I'm excited about 2018 and all its possibilities. Denis and I are considering some life style changes this year. More on that later. We have set some amazing goals for this year and are very excited about the possibilities.
We're loving our decision to spend the winter here in Yuma. We're enjoying the amenities and activities at the park and getting to know some of the people.
Just for fun, here are some highlights of 2017.
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| Zion National Park - Top of Angels Landing |
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| La Paz, Mexico |
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| On the beaches of Maine with my not so happy granddaughter |
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| Mesa Verde National Park |
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| Mystic, Connecticut with friends |
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| Visiting Hell, Michigan |
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| Voyageurs National Park |
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| Valley of Fire with our traveling buddies, Kurt & Diane |
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| Niagara Falls, NY |
I hope you all are as excited about the New Year as we are. Remember every moment of every day is a gift and needs to be enjoyed to its fullest. Thank you for stopping in to say hi and God Bless.
