So, turning 38 this year was by no means a life milestone, but I did seem to feel it physically. Down to the creaky bones, stiff joints, pinched face when waking up and wishing it was my day off.
The weight-loss efforts I used in the past do NOT come CLOSE to working anymore. So protein shakes and salads are slowly dissolving away from my "healthy foods" list. At this point, I'm thinking the dreaded celery and cabbage diet will have to begin.
My Mom always said that us "Adkins tend to bloom late". For the record, my maturity has blossomed slowly and through much resistance on my part. Thankfully, my heart has been changed for the better when it comes to several personality defects, and I am thankful that I actually survived the last 20 years of adulthood.
If it weren't for the golden and cherished memories of my childhood, I would have considered this life of mine a great big bowl of stirred up strife and struggle. As I've heard before, and quote often, these First World Problems are insignificant in the whole world perspective.
In that view, I am blessed.
I have a roof over my head, a car that works, a few jobs to earn money, health insurance, cute pets, a few loyal and loving friends, my Faith in God, cable with DVR/WiFi, moderately good health....the list could go on for a long time.
I will never again take for granted the peace that I now have. Nothing is worth giving up this state of mind. So, if you find yourself on the receiving end of "No." from me, don't take it personally. I'm keeping the peace.
So if you find yourself in the middle of a pity poo-poo party, just remember...
FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS.
