An update of sorts

A much earlier version of me,  2002

I'm not gonna ask where did time go.  Time didn't go nowhere; it has continued its march throughout our lives, events and all that happens to us, and it seems like it has flown, but truly, it hasn't.

We live day by day... some of us rush to accomplish things, rush when driving because it seems we are gonna get there sooner, but I always say I'd rather get there late than never.   Of course, no one listens.  

I have grown older, and with age came the health issues.  And this person that loved walking at a fast pace, can hardly walk around the house.  Everything hurts, especially the ankles, that are swollen all the time.  Diabetes and Graves disease, they say... I can't believe this but have somehow managed to accept my less than perfect mobility and have tried to do what I can.

Before all this, was the dental issues.  Me, who always took pride in my beautiful teeth, nails, and hair, found myself having the need to cover my mouth when I smiled in embarrassment.  I have been doing this now for years.  One day I got tired and began not covering my mouth on purpose.  But people are funny.  First I noticed how they would stare and now, they just don't look at me in the face. I have had to learn to deal with the humiliation and lack of self-esteem that I used to feel in the beginning, but not I just don't care anymore.  I am taking steps to fix my teeth, little by little.  That's good enough for me.

And as I sip my afternoon coffee, let me leave you with this quote...

Peace.