Other's Assumptions

I really hate when people decide they know your entire life story from a brief encounter. A person will run into me somewhere and based on a quick look at me decide what is going on in my life at that moment. Don't ask me what is going on or how I feel, but be sure you ask another 10 people that I casuallyknow to get your assumptions verified. I am so past all that kind of stuff in my own way of dealing with the world that I find it do strange when I realize others are not.

I wish these people well. I keep them at arms length and advise others to do the same.

When A Door Closes..

Somewhere another one opens. As many EQII players know I have been involved with the EQ2's-day show for over a year now. Recently that association has come to an end. At first, I was kind of upset that something I enjoyed doing so much would not be a part of my life anymore. But then other things started popping up to fill its place!!

I am very excited about the prospects and I will be learning a lot from whatever I choose to do. Looking back over my life it seems a lot of things just sort of fell into my lap. I would tire of one job and another would just mysteriously present itself. I am happy to know that trend is continuing!!

Aging

I often wondered, over the course of my life what it is like to age. I am 51 and I am still not sure. When I got married I asked my mother when I would feel different. When I had my first child I asked when I would start to feel like a mom. Recently I asked her when I was going to start to feel old.

I do not feel old at all. I know I am starting to look older. I am gaining some weight, things are sagging, there are some wrinkles and age spots, but I just do not feel like I am old. I have navy blue color in my hair, I wear Nikes most of the time, my of my good friends are at least 20 years, if not more, younger then I am. I play video games, I go to gaming conventions, I go to baseball games with my son and his friends.

My husband once said he just wanted me to be "normal". What is normal? Do I have to wear clothes I am not comfortable in or have my hair like everyone else's? Does getting older mean I have to give up everything I enjoy? Does it mean my sense of what I like to do or talk about has to change because people perceive me as out of touch because I am not a 20 something?

I am going to keep on being me till I run out of time. I can only hope others do the same!

Home Sweet Home

My son finally arrived in New Hampshire. He had 3 of his closest friends helping with the move. They sort of dilly dallied along the way up north. All his belongings are unpacked and off they go to get the lay of the land. This is the last time this group of friends will be together for a while. No more quick runs over to a friend’s for some gaming or drinking. He is embarking on a new path, one of adulthood. This weekend marks a turning in all their lives. Charge on young warriors, our future is in your hands!