42

Well, I am 42. This is me at 42.

At the ripe old age of 42, I have finally ( or at least working towards) come to terms with this--who I am.

I have made some decisions:

I am not going to diet ever again--just eat smart but enjoy the cake from time to time.

I am not going to exercise anymore--just get out and move. Move with my kids, move with my love, move at work, move when ever I get a chance--but not beat my self up for not exercising one day or several. I may even belly dance!

I am going to get rid of everything in my closet that doesn't fit. Those items that make me feel bad because I cannot fit into them like I did once upon a time ago. Clothes shouldn't make you feel bad. Keep what fits--buy new if need be. Donate the rest to some one who can use them (My Sister's Place perhaps).

I am going to try something new every week (if possible).

I am going to do something creative every week--even if it is coloring with my daughter or making books again.

I am going to read more--more books, more articles--just more. Even if it is on my phone.

I am going to try new recipes and stop just looking at food blogs and magazine--make those things that seem yummy. I will also involve my kids in the process.

I will smile and laugh more and try really hard to yell and grump less (even when I am grumpy)

I will tell those I love that I love them--everyday!

I will not find the negative in my body but celebrate the wonders of me and my body. I brought two amazing children into this world with this body, I have walked on parts of the Great Wall of China with these legs, I have explored some of the greatest cities and most amazing little towns, I have hiked through the redwood and swam in the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean, Aegean Sea and the North Seas.

That's it for now now.......