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23 Comments on The Retirement Home and the Bellydancer
Lol Meridian I think you can include me in your club lol :)
Thanks, yes it's important to cherish the "Moments"!
Tom Davis
World Class DE Realtor
Gary - I do try to enjoy the moments - they are a gift. My youngest is (18) will be leaving next month, every conversation with her is precious.
My mom decided at 58 to take drawing and painting lessons. She worked hard to support 10 kids and rarely got moments that were only about her. She died at 62, but we have her paintings. They are pretty special.
Gary: "One of these days..." seems to be said far too much in my household! We do work too much and I won't be in that retirement home wishing that I'd worked more! I do tell all of my friends and clients that have little ones to savor EVERY moment with them as they grow up far too fast and when they're 19 & 20, they aren't home enough for me!
As for bellydancing--been there, done that one!! For me, it wasn't the highlight of my life!!! Could be that I'm just not very coordinated?!!! I do want to get my pilot's license one day and I'd better get to steppin' because I'm NOT getting any younger!!!
Tom: Welcome to the club.
Virginia: Very touching stories. You saw the transitions in life and now get to have the paintings from you Mom and see your youngest moving out of the nest next month. You are appreciating the moments.
Debe: Go for that pilot's license. You should chat with Dan Woodworth in Idaho here on the rain. He has a pilot's license. I knew some had ventured into bellydancing. They say it is a lot of fun. Congratulations on risking in that area.
Gary - Yeah, I was sitting here thinking of being a marathon runner or a belly dancer when I realized I could probably do both at the same time. See, if I run, my belly might shake up and down! Either that, or I will be sure to need that hip replacement after a few good runs!
Serioulsy, I get your point - enjoy more "moments." - like the time I spend with my grandaughter! Or, any time I spend with family. ....I like to refe to it as "making memories"
Good Morning Gary, the movie stared Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman. Steve plays Evan Baxter a Congressman and is forced to build an ARK. He trys to fight the idea but God wins out. John Goodman plays Congressman Long and in his role, plays an exaggerated but good representation of the shenanigans often attributed to capital hill. The one Random Act of Kindness ( ARK) is the clear message.
Carol: A combo marathoner and belly dancer, two birds with one stone. Glad you have those moments with family and with your grandaughter. So special.
William: Thanks for the correction, I think I was confusing Bruce Almighty the earlier one with Morgan Freeman but I saw them both. I remember the one you are talking about as well because even like Noah, he was a reluctant builder of the ARK and everyone laughed at him. Both funny and inspirational.
Gary, the special moments are priceless...as are the friends that we are making on AR. It is amazing how the simplest observations or kind words can cheer someone up. Thank you for all that you do for all of us.
Carols comment about running and the belly dancing at the same time was hilareous.
Hey Gary--risking in that area was for OTHERS, not ME! It was very difficult, I'm sure, for them to WATCH!!!
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Gary - I hope I never look down from whereever and see peole say "too bad, he always wanted to....."
It took me a long time but I have learned to grab the moment. At least most of the time. Sometimes you have to chose which moments to grab.
Interesting thoughts, Gary. You're really being introspective today, aren't you. If I may add to your observations, I'd say taking time for other people is also important. When you're multitaskers like you and me, it's tempting to keep typing while you're talking on the phone, for example. I try to make a strong effort to stop what I am doing and focus on the person I am talking to. It's good to take a break, even if it means you're taking a break while helping someone else.
Sondra: It doesn't take much you are so correct to lift us up. Carol is always so funny!
Debe: I thought you were a trooper if you took that up, even for others. What courage : )
Mike: Embrace all that you want to do. That's the way to live!!
Elizabeth: Yes, you are right about focus, especially with people. We all want someone's undivided attention. It is the ultimate in respecting us!!
Gary: My brother is quiting a full-time job he absolutely HATES, and going to Los Angeles and pursuing acting. He's already started locally with some Discovery Channel documentaries and things like that. I have encouraged him numerous times when he feel like he is losing his nerve. My husband did the same for me when I quit my radio career and decided to pursue real estate.
Chris Ann: I think it's great yourself and your brother pursued new directions. We all have many roles in us I believe and you have to keep testing the water and seeing how it feels to swim in it. I remember visiting a Discovery Channel headquarters building in Bethesda and I don't know if they are still there. In acting and the arts they do need a lot of encouragement because the pay can be both low and erratic. Keep encouraging him Chris Ann.
Gary, Menopause hit and I got another piercing in my ear (2 in one ear), and took up line-dancing. Considered a tiny tattoo, but I knew my husband would come unglued. Time passed, I grew up (but just a little) and settled down. However, I am a Sagittarius and those of us with that sign have wanderlust and the new road will always beckon.
Hi Gary, I really need to work on savoring every moment with my children. Lately I feel as though they aren't getting enough of my attention and I already feel regret. I'm just so busy and don't know where to draw the line. As far as bellydancing - I taught it up until last year. It is my favorite dance and exercise.
Jacquie: All I can say is we have many phases in life and with your Sagittarius roots, just go for it. Sounds like with the piercings and the line dancing you are venturing into new areas. Good for you. Just keep doing what feels right to you. I have so learned to trust my inner voice as I've gotten older. You are tuning into that as well. I'll be cheering you on!!
Michelle: With children they say it is quantity time. Give them all you can and PLEASE don't ever live a life of regrets. Regret is a category of anger and hurts you on the inside. Please be positive and just be accepting of yourself to do the best you can, and that is ok. Wow, bellydancing teaching. We're going to have you Michelle as our resource on AR for anyone interested in that. Some have been sheepish about going down that path and trying it but I hear it is tremendous fun. Lots of laughs in getting it to all work out in the right form too. And yes, it is great exercise.
Gary,we've been thinking along the same lines lately. Time is our most valuable commodity. I want to live too. Maybe we're all going through mid-life or is that late-life? LOL
Your words are full of wisdom. Lord. please help me to follow them. Thank you so much Gary.
Later in the rain~Deb
Thanks, Gary! It is definitely important to enjoy the moments because you can never get them back. We should all try to live life to the fullest and have no regrets.
Deb: As time goes forward it does seem like it gets "compressed." That is my observation at least. Like you want to get more and more done, but there is less and less time to do it, OR, it just takes longer than you think. Hopefully we can pack as much into each day as possible. Thanks for your words.
Tanya: The moments are fleeting. That's the thought to keep in mind to "remember" to savor them!!