Recently it was said to me that I sure was getting out of my comfort zone! Well, at 62, it is about time to try new things as long as they are legal and safe. I find myself wanting to experience new things in my life and to move forward and not just sit down and grow old. I know that age has snuck up on me and that I must face it with grace and patience, but it is hard sometimes when you still see yourself as a young woman.
I find that I cannot do some things I used to do, but some things I still enjoy today that I did as a young woman ... music for instance ... I sill like some of the same music I listened to in the 60's! It is not easy to move out of your comfort zone when you know that others are looking at you to be well ... the same! I am still the same confident, responsible, hard-working woman that I've always been, but now I am not so worried about the "sameness" in my life ... I search for new things and the successful things I experience I share with my family and friends.
In this world of change, I am glad that I can change some things in my life that make me feel better, but still remain the same woman that most expect me to be. I am evolving I guess and I feel like I am better for that. My daily life is different than most women my age so I have had to adapt to changes that affected me. Along with those changes I have made adjustments in many ways, moving out of a comfort zone into "my" zone so that I could help myself physically and mentally.
To my readers: try moving out of "your" comfort zone - take some chances that enhance your mind and body. See if you feel better from the experience. Have fun with it. Laugh with it.
A Good Thought .... "We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from it.
~These are My thoughts till next time - ♥ Kuran Anne ♥
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
~ 45th. Wedding Anniversary ~
♥ ~ Anne and Dale ~ 5/6/1967 - 5/6/2012 ♥
The 45th. wedding anniversary is celebrated with the Sapphire. The blue of a Sapphire is associated wih the Honor, Inspiration, Sincerity, Inspiration, Faithfulness and Loyalty of a 45th. Anniversary couple's connection. It can be celebrated with the blue gem, blue glassware, a symbolic ornament, etc. This is the official definition of the 45th. anniversary, but here is mine:
~ When I celebrated our 25th. (Silver) Anniversary, I thought that was the most special one. Then the 30th. (Pearl) came, and the 35th. (Jade) came, and the 40th. (Ruby) came, and they were all special because they were the celebration of many years of our life together. I believe the gems just tell someone that this couple has earned the same glory that the gem gets ... it took a long time for it to get to be a gem and it went through many hardships to finally get to the valuable, faceted stone that is worn so beautifully. Our longevity is celebrated by the ups and downs, the happinesses and sadnesses, the patient relationship of two people trying to make each other better and the world better by their having lived here. Our mission has been to walk the road together, as friends / as lovers / as companions; and to show others that two people can love each other till the end of their lives together. Growing old together brings new challenges, takes more patience, and brings new joys - like being grandparents - and still making new friends along the way. ~
I was 16 when I met Dale and now 62, so time has changed both of us, but it did not change the love we have for each other and the tenderness we still share in our life together. We have endured "tuff" times and marveled at the "good times" ... we have been good parents, and we have been good neighbors and citizens of our community. We share ourselves with friends and our home is open ... we may not have a lot, but we have love to give and a smile to share.
So, our ♥ hearts ♥ are joined and our love is holding on for what life we have left together. Maybe we will see that Golden One in 5 more years, but if not ... well, The Good Lord knows we have given this job our best shot! When things went wrong, we laughed and stayed strong.
Our marriage is a collection of gems .... memories we hold so dear year after year. Love in all.
"Happy 45th. Anniversary." Hope these shared thoughts inspire someone. Anne :)
Sunday, April 8, 2012
The Humble Buffet / Healthy or Unhealthy? / Your Choice!
The definition of a buffet in the dictionary is this:
"a meal in which guests serve themselves/select from a variety of foods."
This selection can come from a restaurant meal or a dinner at home that you have been invited to or many bring meal items to. In either occassion, you have a "choice" to eat more or less ... healthy or unhealthy. The food is there and you have the ability to make choices that affect your fats, calories, sugars, etc.
Many say that the buffet is unhealthy, but I say that it is unhealthy if you try and eat it all ... lol ... or you eat the things that are not good for you. The buffet is actually a 'lay out' of many kinds of food prepared in many ways ... some saucy, some not, some fat laden, some not, some fried, some broiled/baked. It is all about choice and you are the chooser, you are in control, not the buffet.
So, I say all of this to say that when you attend a restaurant buffet, or a family reunion/ lots of food!, or just a relative's table ... you can make good choices and feel good that the variety of food was there for you to choose from in the right way. I choose the un-saucy ones, the brown rice, the baked, the less-sweet dessert (only a few bites) and the healthy bread if there, like wheat or sourdough. Most buffet's have steamed veggies, and baked/or grilled meats, so just scan the buffet horizon and look for the foods that will not blow up the day's allowance of reasonable calories.
Most adults need around 1,800 - 2,000 calories a day and if you have been good all day you can splurge a little, just make sure it is once a week and not a daily buffet grazing activity!!!
The humble family reunion is the hardest to get through because Mom's, Aunt's, etc., love to pack in the sugar, butter, etc. So, treat it as a 'tasting affair' ... try small portions of the things you want to taste and save room for a small serving of that lucious pie or cake sitting there tempting you. And Good Luck ... making the right choices when eating is not easy sometimes, but if you really want to do the right thing, you will choose to eat the right way for better overall health. After the buffet, just remember to try and get in a little stroll/walk before bedtime. The exercise helps your digestion and helps get those calories burned.
Words of Wisdom:
"The secret of the enjoyment of pleasure is to know when to stop."
"Doing the right thing will gratify some people and astonish the rest!"
Hope this finds us making the right choices when confronted with yummy food.
~ Kuran Anne ~ April 8, 2012 HAPPY EASTER.
"a meal in which guests serve themselves/select from a variety of foods."
This selection can come from a restaurant meal or a dinner at home that you have been invited to or many bring meal items to. In either occassion, you have a "choice" to eat more or less ... healthy or unhealthy. The food is there and you have the ability to make choices that affect your fats, calories, sugars, etc.
Many say that the buffet is unhealthy, but I say that it is unhealthy if you try and eat it all ... lol ... or you eat the things that are not good for you. The buffet is actually a 'lay out' of many kinds of food prepared in many ways ... some saucy, some not, some fat laden, some not, some fried, some broiled/baked. It is all about choice and you are the chooser, you are in control, not the buffet.
So, I say all of this to say that when you attend a restaurant buffet, or a family reunion/ lots of food!, or just a relative's table ... you can make good choices and feel good that the variety of food was there for you to choose from in the right way. I choose the un-saucy ones, the brown rice, the baked, the less-sweet dessert (only a few bites) and the healthy bread if there, like wheat or sourdough. Most buffet's have steamed veggies, and baked/or grilled meats, so just scan the buffet horizon and look for the foods that will not blow up the day's allowance of reasonable calories.
Most adults need around 1,800 - 2,000 calories a day and if you have been good all day you can splurge a little, just make sure it is once a week and not a daily buffet grazing activity!!!
The humble family reunion is the hardest to get through because Mom's, Aunt's, etc., love to pack in the sugar, butter, etc. So, treat it as a 'tasting affair' ... try small portions of the things you want to taste and save room for a small serving of that lucious pie or cake sitting there tempting you. And Good Luck ... making the right choices when eating is not easy sometimes, but if you really want to do the right thing, you will choose to eat the right way for better overall health. After the buffet, just remember to try and get in a little stroll/walk before bedtime. The exercise helps your digestion and helps get those calories burned.
Words of Wisdom:
"The secret of the enjoyment of pleasure is to know when to stop."
"Doing the right thing will gratify some people and astonish the rest!"
Hope this finds us making the right choices when confronted with yummy food.
~ Kuran Anne ~ April 8, 2012 HAPPY EASTER.
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