This is such a true statement! I remember one year in elementary school the only race I could win on field day was the slow bicycle race and the kids were laughing at me until a teacher said that this was the hardest to win because you had to go slow and not fall. Lydia!
Being Prepared
Warning: Talk about dying (not suicide) Today I found out that a dear lady from a cooking community I have belonged to for almost ten years passed away. I rarely make it over there anymore but was PM'd and went to pay my respects. The one quality that stood out in this lady was compassion. …
Reblog – 50 Things to Get Busy Doing Before 50
No. 51 (move to No. 1) – Read this list!
I am well over 50 and have done about half this list. I still have time left to do the rest!
1. Reach 49.
2. Forgive. Doesn’t matter if they deserve it, you do.
3. Some people will be negative and hate, so what, what’s that got to do with you?
4. Learn your parents, family, and friends’ stories.
5. Ignore people who tell you to try surfing or skydiving or extreme sports if you don’t want to do it, they’re not going to spend the time in hospital or rehab.
6. Help someone who needs help and don’t tell a single soul you did it.
7. Learn to compromise.
8. Conquer a fear. Doesn’t have to be a big one.
9. Take the time to write that email, make that call, write a letter, visit, send a card, it may not matter, but what if it does?
10. Ask for help. Accept it gratefully.
11. Smile. Laugh. Often. Quit thinking about why. Smile. Laugh.
12. Cry. Into someone’s…
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Being Lydia! 