I have no doubt about it... I am a beautiful person, in and out! I have everything going for me. But if a traditional person looks at my life, they would say, "Hmmm.. perhaps. Except one."
My love life
Once, a long time ago, I thought I fell in love. He was handsome, a good person, and a real hunk of a guy. If there is was anything a girl could wish for in a guy, he had it. We went for two and a half years.
He asked me to marry him just as soon as a year had passed since my Daddy died (which left me orphaned). Not knowing any better, I said "Yes".
I was 23 years old, fresh out of college. What else is a girl to do?
We went home to Hawaii, two weeks prior to the day. Many days on the beach... it made me think long and hard.
To make a long story short, a day to the wedding, I decided that it was not for me. It was the most difficult decision I had to make in my life, and I am glad I did it.
I will spare you the details of what went through my head weeks before the wedding. And I will spare you the drama that went on immediately after I made the decision, and long after that. I leave it to your imagination! Anything you can think of is pretty much what happened, give or take this and that.
Twenty years after
Here I am twenty years after.
Let me see. I have traveled locally...
Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Louisiana, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Virginia, North Carolina, Washington DC, New Jersey, New York, Massachusettes, California, and Hawaii.
and internationally.
Mexico, Canada, Germany, Poland, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, The Bahamas, China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines.
I bought my first home at 24 years old and named it "A Bit of Paradise". I lived a beautiful life of 14 years there. I still regret selling my first home.
I bought and moved to another house. I met the stacking community while in that house... it was a turning point in my life! I eventually sold that house (not an ideal house) after three short years and bought this house that I currently have.
I watched this house being built from the ground up. It includes an income property!
I've had three homes, and I think this will be my home until a retire! But... who knows!
I have had one job ever since I joined the workforce. I worked myself and climb to my current position. Nope, I have no intention of moving jobs, if they would have me. Although beset with challenges, the job gets easier as the years go by. And the benefits are unheard of at my level. I cannot be but grateful!
Friends
I kept close friends from college... sorority sisters. I have no real-life sisters, and they have become my family. There are 10 of us, 5 are single.
My friends saved me during the biggest drama of my life.
We've been through so much together, I think it will be hard to break us. School stuff, relationships, work stuff, weddings, births, baptism, birthdays, even deaths, travels, food... you name it, we have gone through it.
And the secret... we take each other for who they are and what they will become in the future!
Routine
Precovid, my usual routine (other than work Mondays through Fridays) was on Tuesday and Thursday I go lap swim; Fridays I get together with a small circle of friends; Saturdays I feed the hungry; Sundays is Holy Mass; every 1st Wednesdays of the month I give talk to ladies of a woman's club. I go to the salon once or twice a month! I am slowly getting back into that routine
Then I have my chores at home.
I bathe three tiny dogs once a week!
I do grocery once a week.
Other than cooking, I bake three batches of bread once a week: rustic bread, 2 loaves of sliced bread, and 24 rolls.
Then there is the laundry to do twice a week: clothes and linen. Ironing is done on laundry days.
I complete a clean-up-chores a day and weekly clean the house. I generally keep the house very clean, and any day can be a party day!
Hobbies
Stacking is a hobby, and so is gardening. I go to the shooting range every 6 months. A while back when I became a Yorkie Mum, I took on hobby breading. Prior to that, I was an equestrian. Both hobbies I abandoned, for lack of time.
Once in a while, my sorority sisters and I attend concerts, play golf, take hot air balloon rides.. among other things.
And three years ago I started to blog.
So ...
Between travel, friends, routine, and hobbies, I don't miss anything in life, except my parents and brothers. Lately, I had some health issues... but who doesn't?
I've had cancer several years back. That was another difficult time in my life. And for a while, I underwent depression! I've had three successful surgeries, and I'm in remission for 4 years now.
It was then that I realize that my life.. as is.. is best... lived as is. All the "I should have ... I shouldn't have...", have vanished away.
😍#ilikeitalot!😍
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I so loved learning more about you! This just goes to show how truly amazing you are, which most of us already knew before reading this! 🤗
@thekittygirl, thank you for being part of my life!
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ENGAGEtokens.I respect every decision to make. Although on my part, I'm not saying you should do the same. lol
Maybe I will feel lonely living alone. I always want my family to be around. I'm concerned about what they've been through especially my mum.
I'm stating my kind of life that I want. But reading your story I didn't feel loneliness. I'm guessing you're happy with the life you have now. I wish you happiness in life.
Good for you!!!
There is nothing like living your life the way you want to!
I am happy with my life, and you should be happy with yours too.
Good luck!!!'🥰🌺🤙 !ENGAGE
ENGAGEtoday.Ahhh, this is great!
I feel like you always have a little air of mystery about you. It is lovely to get to know more about all the stuff that makes you YOU! 💕
Yes, I am me because of my life.
And, it can e summarized in as easy read, few paragraphs, @dfinney, hehehe.
I am glad you came and I am able to share with you.
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ENGAGEtoday.Ms. Saver @silversaver888
Hahaha, @stokjockey!
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Much Love to You Ms. Saver @silversaver888
That takes a lot to Open Up and It is very Soothing Too...............
Funny how one short paragraph sums up years of heartaches, @stokjockey.
ENGAGEtokens.Sis, you've shared with me various tidbits of your adventures in life in the past, tis but a summary but what to say? Perhaps one wiser has already wise enough to have lived it? So many...
"Death smiles at us all, all a man can do is smile back." ~ Marcus Aurelius
"Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think." ~ Horace
"Decide that life is good and you are special. Decide to enjoy today. Decide that you will live life to the fullest now, no matter what. Trust that you will change what needs changing, but also decide that you're not going to put off enjoying life just because you don't have everything you want now. Steadfastly refuse to let anything steal your joy. Choose to be happy...and you will be." ~ Donna Fargo
"Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin!" ~ Henry David Thoreau
"Always, with love 🤗 🌺 💖" ~ Your Sis
I think of my brother. Theirs is a life of love of country, valor, gallantry, braveness....
Mommie died of a heartache after another heartache... my Daddy losing the loves of his life and two of his sons... he could live long enough for me.
I live for my family. And when it ends, I have lived fully with no regrets.
Hugs and kisses, sis @kerrislravenhill!
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ENGAGEtoday.What a fantastic post! You are an incredible woman as all of us already knew. ❤️❤️❤️ I had no idea you had done so much traveling. You are a woman after my own heart. 😍😘
You are a woman after my own heart. DITTO!
Yes, I have traveled much! Unfortunately, my world in photos was all lost during a computer crash!!!
But, I am building new memories!
Thank you, @melinda010100! I value you.
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That must have been heartbreaking! I lost a whole year of photos once-2005- and it still makes me so sad. Now everything I have is web-based, I can access them from anywhere and I don't depend on any device to continue working.
Well, I now know better, but still, I am not that savvy... haha!
My son instructs me..... 😁
Hahaha, thee you, in turn, will instruct me!!!😁
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I put all my photos into Google photos. They are not stored on any of my devices, but I can get at them from any device that I am on.
ENGAGEtokens.ENGAGEtokens.I very much enjoyed reading your blog, I see you numbered it. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you for sharing your story. Glad that things worked out for you in life.
Dear @hope777,
Thank you for reading my blog, and welcome!
I know, that in a way, my story my unique and special, but I certainly don't have the monopoly of stories to tell.
I appreciate you very much!
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ENGAGEtokens.I already knew you were an incredible person.💓
The personal things you shared about yourself (thank you for doing so, btw) only makes me and all of us love you even more! @silversaver888
Awww, @ninahaskin!
Going through so much, I always thought we all had our share, so I went along the best way I could.
I appreciate you, very much!
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ENGAGEtokens.Excellent! Were you able to make your own choices ... I have sometimes bowed to other people's choices to keep certain situations alive.
Thank you for letting with share with you today, @stefani.massari!
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ENGAGEtoday.You ARE beautiful my sweet sis! We all have our choices to make in life, and each choice is the best for us. Even if it's not, God will use it for the better. I know this for a fact from my own life!
You are cherished and loved! Have a wonderful and beautiful day!❤️🤗😘💖💐
Isn't it so, my dear friend?! God is always there!!!
I am not alone after all.
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ENGAGEtoday.Nice
I'm glad you think so, my friend!
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ENGAGEtoday.Thank you for sharing your story. I see you have been through your fair share of life. Still, you are luckier than a lot of people. I am glad that you are optimistic, and appreciative of where you are in life now. Keep going. Cheers! 🥂😊
I guess we all go through this life with our share of happiness and what-nots.
Thank you for your encouragement. I sure will remain grateful and appreciative of life.
🥰🌺🤙 !ENGAGE
👍Have a great weekend! 😊
ENGAGEtoday.I am speech less my friend, you put your heart on your sleeve @silversaver888😍
I wish you much happiness...and I believe you are already there!!! So nice to call you my friend...😍😍😀
Hahaha, YES... I am here!!!
And I am grateful for the life I have.
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I am as well my friend!😍😍😀
ENGAGEtoday.You have done more then most people would have and you have had many good times and still are along the way with no regrets all is left now is to enjoy and cherish every moment and like you say in the last paragraph could not be any truer...
"It was then that I realize that my life.. as is.. is best... lived as is. All the "I should have ... I shouldn't have...", have vanished away."
WELL SAID A GOOD MOTTO TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT 👍
Hehehe, my first Confession!
No regrets!
Thank you for letting me share, @kohsamui99!
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Exactly no regrets is the word there are always better things to move on with 👍
Hahaha!
You know I want to visit Alaska! Have you been there?
Never done Alaska but would love to i've always wanted to see them big white polar bears 😉
ENGAGEtokens.What a beautiful post!!!!!
I am so glad someone actually did this one - and you did it brilliantly!
You are a seriously busy lady, lol - but among all that "busy-ness" you exude an enormous amount of gratitude. It is ALWAYS so inspiring to see someone who is truly in love with their life and also ACCEPTS the "now" with grace.
LOVE THAT, lol!!!
You have been through a lot, achieved a lot and will definitely do a whole lot more if you retain that fire in your soul!
xoxoxo
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Thank you for providing a space for this, @janie.
I was wondering if I will remain anonymous forever!!!
I am glad to share a portion of my life,
at a time when self-examination is due.
Yes, I will keep that fire going!
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ENGAGEtoday.Yes we all do have our own baggage, but what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger and who we are. You done quite well for yourself. Stay healthy and live the life you want to.
Yes, live the life I want to!!!
That you for coming, bestie!
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ENGAGEtokens.I like your optimistic view of life. With the ups and downs, you took it all and shaped it to be what you want.
I see gratitude in your story. For me, that's one of the best way to enjoy living - gratitude and optimism. Thank you for sharing your story. 🙂🍀
I am very optimistic! (And giggly, hehehe!)
I enjoy my life, and if it will be short... I am ready!
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ENGAGEtokens.Amen and so nice to learn more about you dear , and there are some similarities between us 😍#ilikeitalot!😍
I have not done this before... in one article! The story of my life (well except my growing up years, hehehe).
Thank you for letting me share with you, @brittandjosie.
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ENGAGEtokens.Wow! What a story!! But you know, the lack of details only makes me want to know more :)
Cool house building time-lapse btw.
Hehehe, you want to know more? Hahaha!
Yeah, I am lucky! I bought the house before it was built!
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ENGAGEtokens.Hello dear friend @ silversaver888 good afternoon
I loved reading your story; Nice to know you a little better, without a doubt you are a good person inside and out, you have had to make difficult decisions, but you have surpassed them all.
I really appreciate that you made yourself known a little more
have a wonderful night
Awww...
I don't know what to say...
I really appreciate you, @jlufer
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ENGAGEtokens.Thanks, @pixresteemer!
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I have always loved the bits and pieces that make up your story not because they are all beautiful, but they are part of you and shows me what a strong woman you really are. I have always known that you are a strong independent and rejoicingly amazing person oh, but there are things that or not apparent to me and for this show of love that you have given all of us by sharing so much of this. I just know that there is more to you and meets the eye. To be so content in life, especially in these days of uncertainty is so heartwarming. Thank you so much for sharing yourself and just know I love you!
@dswigle! I so much wanted you to know me. I am content.
And I am ready, more than ever, to face future challenges or my creator!
Thank you for coming, love. I feel I have shared with those I wanted!
Here's a flower for you!
I was so honored. You are such a kind and thoughtful friend... but, most of all, you are so very forgiving. You choose to see the best of people, put the most positive spin on things.
I love that. I love you. ❤