Thong sandals, dirndl skirts and turning 50

I never thought it would be such a weird thing becoming 50. I have some reservations, curiousness and a mild case of anxiety. It isn't the age or the streak of gray hair, it is that now there is an urgency to do and be.
I found a quote I really like:

The most important thing I can tell you about aging is this: If you really feel that you want to have an off-the-shoulder blouse and some big beads and thong sandals and a dirndl skirt and a magnolia in your hair, do it. Even if you're wrinkled.

Maya Angelou

I love that because I know I already have been doing this in subtle ways, but now to do this without a worry or concern. I just want to be great and loving to my friends that are like my family, my partner, my offspring and my animal family. What I can give to others, what can I do to be a better me and can I wear those big beads with the magnolia in my hair? As long as I keep wearing black:)

As March approaches, I am reminded by one of the most important people in my life not here with me, Linda. This birthday seems empty in some ways without her, but at the same time she taught me to love and accept new people and experiences. She would wear the off-the-shoulder blouse except it would have some bling, maybe a few studs and definitely by a quality maker.

She also taught me go in with your eyes wide open. This came to the forefront as in yesterdays occasion. My friend Alexis and her husband were adding a new member permanently to their wonderful family. A baby sister for Will and Harrison. Little Jane has the Linda enthusiasm and sparkle. Although I was uncomfortable because it was all new to me, I pulled up my big girl britches and said, "it is new, it is wonderful and I will be happy I went." The moment of hesitation melted away and I went in with my eyes and heart wide open. Plus how can you resist such a great event, great family and this little face?

So I am definitely going to have a little Maya, a little Linda, a little Jane and a whole lot of me on this 50th hallmark:)

Many things and many projects

So I looked at my last entry and it was too long ago. I haven't gotten as much done as I had hoped but more then most. Reaching a place where things that have been sitting waiting for something to be done with them are getting things done with them. I walk past the Deco loungers in the garage knowing full well these need to come out and be worked on . I am a little scared and a little bit excited. I don't want to add anything to the selling hoard, so determined to move things along.
Today I have several things to wrap and send and then I am off to travel to Corona on an errand with a friend. When you are working your business, it is helping to work you. So I have come into a place where I can move along many sitting items and emptying out the group that sits in the garage. More to come....