Here we are a week into August – and it turns out that what my grandma used to say is true – time really does move faster the older you get! Where has the year gone? In fact where have all the years gone?
I have just taken up the Chair of the alumni committee for my old school – whilst I’ve been on the committee for a few years the shoes I’m filling feel enormous as they were previously worn by my old chemistry teacher – one of my first official roles will be at the 30 year reunion for my own year group in September. A couple of us are currently tracking down classmates – stalking people on Facebook, Linked In etc according to my kids – and it has unleashed so many memories.
Can it really be 30 years since we left school? Some of this group know that I am now disabled, but it is going to be a really big deal attending this event in my wheelchair and answering the questions! I think when I give a little speech at the beginning standing up, I might say that the wheels are to accommodate my high heels!
The funny thing is that despite all the physical changes in my body, the family I now have, the career I loved and lost, the exhaustion of life with chronic illness, inside I can still feel that 18 year old. My own 18 year old just looks at me, shakes his head and tells me I am old – ha, ha, ha, none of us believe it will ever happen do we?
So what better way to get over the feeling of being past it, than to find some inspiring blog posts to inject some zest today! Kick off your shoes, grab a cuppa and settle down for some fantastic reads – I hope you enjoy this week’s gems as much as I have!
https://movementdisordersblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/skimming-through/
https://brainlessblogger.net/2017/07/28/managing-work-with-chronic-pain/
https://wheelescapades.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/naidex-the-nec-birmingham/
https://kellyontherun.com/2017/07/11/perception-icebergs/
http://www.goldengraine.com/2017/07/26/disabled-full-time-job/
http://www.chronicallypositivemom.com/the-last-lecture-inspiration-for-everyone/
http://www.themerrymomma.com/2017/08/3-ways-building-closer-family/
https://thoughtsinamoment.com/2017/08/03/biofeedback-therapy-with-mindful-nutrition-wellness/
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Claire x
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Thank you for the mention!
Indeed time really does seem to go much faster the older you get!
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I blame my kid for making time pass at warp speed. You’re telling me it won’t slow down when she’s done growing? That is unacceptable!
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Nope….just changes to picking up from bars, taking to uni…..upside is the 21 year old can now be our taxi!!
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I love the old pictures and I completely empathize. I see myself in my 19 year old son and when he looks at me he sees his old dad. I tell him that he’ll be here before he knows it.
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Exactly!
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Thanks so much for including “Why being disabled is a full-time job”!!
-Katie
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You are so welcome! I tried to comment on your post but couldn’t log in….will try again so I can follow you. Great connecting x
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OK, the sticky note at the end got me. Your blog was fun, definitely do the wheels are for the heels! Then you hit me with are you spending your time on the right things? NO! I am not. In fact, I am in the process of fixing that right now so I can get back to what I enjoy! I just ‘stepped down’ from a number of positions in order to do what I love to do. (Unfortunately housekeeping was not one of those positions!) Great Monday Magic post as always!~Kim
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Thanks, Kim! xxx
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A reunion sounds wonderful, I thought they only happened in the movies! I think you should make that speech, and I agree that time seems to disappear, quite scary really… Thanks for the links, will have to check these out so I’ve bookmarked the page 🙂
Caz x
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