One of my friends sent me a "bucket list" email that asked a bunch of questions about what you have and haven't done throughout your life. One of the questions was, "Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?"
That question threw me.
Ten years ago, we moved into this house. I was pregnant with Noah and dealing with a fit-throwing Abby. Life was considerably different. I was COMPLETELY different. Ten years ago was a lifetime away, but at the same time ---- WOW! It went by so fast!
I couldn't have told you where I am today two years ago. I couldn't have guessed the curve balls I've been thrown. And that's only two years!!
So, here's why I'm thrown: ten years from now I can guess how things will be, I can predict what I'd like to happen, but the only thing I can say for sure that will be --- is that it will be the year 2019. And if the Mayans have anything to do with it, that won't even be!
What am I going to do now? I'm in a quandary. I suppose I can: mend a few bridges, not take it so personally (whatever IT happens to be at that moment), smile, laugh, embrace, and breathe. I used to live by the motto, "No regrets", but I didn't execute it all that well. Maybe that ... I can improve upon that?!
Good gracious! Whatever you do today, DO NOT get caught up in pondering the existential! I'm going to watch a movie and eat Triscuits ... I know I won't regret that!!
2 comments:
Wow, deep thinking. Life does seem to throw some crazy curves. I have a friend who is a crazy people magnet-- she always has some interesting perspectives on life and people. I used to be a much deeper thinker. What happened? Oh, kids :) It's a matter of time to think. Now I'm just not making sense at all!
BTW, great playlist :)
I think you can have hopes and dreams, but the best is just one day at a time. Try to go to bed each day with no regards and the smalls will add up to the sum of the great = no regrets. - Stop worrying and just live. My house is not perfect and not as organized as I would love it to be,...but I am so glad I spent the whole day in my pjs doing what ever my kids wanted to do today. - Smile and be happy you are love by many (family and friends.) Hope to see you soon! k
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