I know I am a little behind the times--during summer, I don't read the paper, watch the news or do anything to keep up--I'm on vacation!! But I just read the article about Dave Freeman, the co-author of "100 Things to do before you die". He fell at his home and hit his head--he died at the age of 47. And sadly, he had only done about half of the things in his book! Life is indeed short--shorter for some than for others. The problem is, we don't know!
That said--I am developing a Carpe Deim attitude toward life. There was a time when my son Mark was a big proponent of Carpe Deim--he even got me to read Tony Campolo's book--which I highly recommend if you haven't read it!! He, that is Mark, lived life to the fullest--and still does!! Well, it's time mom did too!! So here goes. . . . . .
First, I am taking a line dancing class and a Tai Chi class. I am also taking a quilting class with my sister so we can make some cool stuff. This week I started a barbershop quartet style choral class and a classical choral class. Finally, I am signing up for an Italian for travelers class in preparation for my trip to Italy next summer. I'm especially excited about the choral classes--I've been in mourning for the past 6 or 8 years since my church choir disappeared. I'm not a soloist type singer--but am definitely a choir type singer--or to quote Mama Mia, a back up singer!! (I wish!!) If you happened to read one of my past blogs about not ever seeming to get anything done, I figure it couldn't get much worse if I add a few things to my life!! Especially things I love!!
Today, I begin living life to the fullest!! Anyone care to join me?
Blue Jean Grandma--a collection of thoughts and memories of a grandma of nine and a retired teacher!
3 comments:
You go, girl!!!!!!
Yes, yes I do care to join you!! Carpe Deim right back at you. Today was my last day at my "job", now I can get down to the real nitty gritty of having tons of fun with the kids and Gary and doing all the things, which I will Blog about, that I have been itching to do. Just tonight, I helped my mother-in-law create her own Blog. And tomorrow its off to Girl Scout Leader training and I'm not sure whatelse but whatever comes my way it will be with gusto - that's for sure !
Mom I am so proud of you! I am glad that you still had time to go to the game with us this week! Tanner and I can't wait to hear your group sing!!!
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