The beginning of my 43rd year
Age has never really bothered me. Part of it I think has to do with some really good genetics that make me look much younger than I am. I have had to pull out my driver's license to prove my age to people. (Remember when your social security number was also your driver's license number and in most cases your college ID?) If someone asks how old I am, I tell my real age. I do know some folks who shave years off their age and will probably never understand why.
42 was a good year over all. There were some bumps and bruises along the way but that's pretty typical of a year in the life.
I created a new form of puppet that I call a Fluzzie(tm). I got the Doctors done (pictures will be up after I get the last couple back from DragonCon). I took some artistic risks in my work and now feel more comfortable taking bigger ones. I thought of myself more as an artist this year than I think I had before. I made some big costumes for Farpoint and some fun ones for Shoreleave. I have the next set planned for one convention but am not totally sure about the other one. I now think I have the skills to pull off two that I never thought I would attempt. One I might even do for Costume Con.
I made new friends both in real life and cyber space. The cyber space people have been great friends even though we have never met. We have a connection such that if we did met I think we would all get along. I joined a couple of groups which have given me lots of support and advise about a lot of different subjects. I became a moderator for one which I haven't done in a long time but it is a very civil group so I haven't had to do much but maintenance. There are a couple of places that I have joined but I want to participate more in now that I might have some time.
I haven't written very much. I think I want to rectify that this year. I have lots of good ideas and I need to do something with them rather than just let them rattle around my head.
I have been exercising but it has been a little haphazard so I am going to work on formalizing it a bit more. I did lose weight and kept it off this year so that is a good thing. Part of that probably came from chasing Caroline around which can be a lot of fun.
Then there is Caroline who is been in my life another year. She has grown so much in that time. She is now potty trained and is becoming quite a little lady. This time last year I didn't know if she was ever going to settle down and use the potty. So take heart parents. It may take some time but they do learn this skill. She is so loving and giving. I am more amazed by her every day.
Peter is a wonderful husband and I love him more each day that we are together. 6 years ago we were engaged and trying to figure out when we were getting married. 5 years ago we went to see "the Lion King" on my birthday. 4 years ago we were anticipating the birth of our child (we didn't know the gender at the time). 3 years ago Peter had a party for me on the occasion of my 40th birthday. 2 years ago Ariel and Peter gave me a day to do what I want. A year ago I took them up on the same offer. This year we are going to go to the Ren Faire up in Tuxedo NY to celebrate. He supports me and encourages me each day and that is a great gift.
I am grateful to having made it to 43.
42 was a good year over all. There were some bumps and bruises along the way but that's pretty typical of a year in the life.
I created a new form of puppet that I call a Fluzzie(tm). I got the Doctors done (pictures will be up after I get the last couple back from DragonCon). I took some artistic risks in my work and now feel more comfortable taking bigger ones. I thought of myself more as an artist this year than I think I had before. I made some big costumes for Farpoint and some fun ones for Shoreleave. I have the next set planned for one convention but am not totally sure about the other one. I now think I have the skills to pull off two that I never thought I would attempt. One I might even do for Costume Con.
I made new friends both in real life and cyber space. The cyber space people have been great friends even though we have never met. We have a connection such that if we did met I think we would all get along. I joined a couple of groups which have given me lots of support and advise about a lot of different subjects. I became a moderator for one which I haven't done in a long time but it is a very civil group so I haven't had to do much but maintenance. There are a couple of places that I have joined but I want to participate more in now that I might have some time.
I haven't written very much. I think I want to rectify that this year. I have lots of good ideas and I need to do something with them rather than just let them rattle around my head.
I have been exercising but it has been a little haphazard so I am going to work on formalizing it a bit more. I did lose weight and kept it off this year so that is a good thing. Part of that probably came from chasing Caroline around which can be a lot of fun.
Then there is Caroline who is been in my life another year. She has grown so much in that time. She is now potty trained and is becoming quite a little lady. This time last year I didn't know if she was ever going to settle down and use the potty. So take heart parents. It may take some time but they do learn this skill. She is so loving and giving. I am more amazed by her every day.
Peter is a wonderful husband and I love him more each day that we are together. 6 years ago we were engaged and trying to figure out when we were getting married. 5 years ago we went to see "the Lion King" on my birthday. 4 years ago we were anticipating the birth of our child (we didn't know the gender at the time). 3 years ago Peter had a party for me on the occasion of my 40th birthday. 2 years ago Ariel and Peter gave me a day to do what I want. A year ago I took them up on the same offer. This year we are going to go to the Ren Faire up in Tuxedo NY to celebrate. He supports me and encourages me each day and that is a great gift.
I am grateful to having made it to 43.