…it’s a new year… -I’ve earned deeper frown lines but I’m also earning some smile lines. -I’ve learned new ways to succeed and new ways to fail. -I feel very proud of myself and I’ve also let myself down spectacularly. -I’m trying to learn how to self love and extend forgiveness to one’s self. -I’m getting better at not chasing what I think is happiness but rather challenge myself to always find something present to be appreciative for. Life’s a journey…I’m much closer to 50 than 30 and I am forever thankful to make it this far and to know there’s more ahead 🙏🏽 Love you all 🙏🏽❤️ #growingold #greyhair #selflove #newyear #agingartist #selfreflection (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnaSGUEP1Cg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Last weekend was a family weekend, where we all met at our house for a get together.
We had a lovely time, and this adorable orchid was a gift and has taken up residence in my office.
It has been making me smile every time I look at it…
You may have noticed that I have been among the missing for the better part of this week.
I haven’t been ill, even though sometimes I think I must be.…
Menjadi tua? Menjadi tua itu wajib, begitu penggalan dari sebuah ungkapan. Artinya, pada akhirnya semua manusia akan sampai pada tahap tertinggi di garis usia, menjadi tua. Seperti halnya kematian, menjadi tua adalah proses kehidupan yang tak bisa disangkal oleh siapapun makhluk Tuhan di bumi ini.
Ketika berumur 30-an dulu, berarti 25 tahun yang lalu, wow..., waktu itu ketika melihat orang yang…
I was driving to work on a sunny morning when I saw some primary school aged children walking to school. They were filled with happiness and wonder, stopping to look and smell flowers, picking up rocks (to give to those important people in their lives, of course!) and skipping/dancing along. Further along I could see some high school aged teens walking along. Their heads were down, looking at the…
I took a selfie yesterday.
And what did it really say?
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My wrinkle grown skin
Sags.
My skin stretches with age
Not smiles.
Jowls threaten to enhance
This time lined face.
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Eyes dimmed see the effects of time,
of hope, misplaced and violent attack,
Searching through the lines, unveiled
a cause for laughter and joyful climes
and just like Mr Happy, the corners
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of that kissed…
📜 Growing Old — a poem by Matthew Arnold (subtitled) ✒️
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Matthew Arnold's "Growing Old" was written in the 1860s (when the poet was only in his 40s!).It is a dark meditation on aging, in which the speaker warns readers that old age is everything they fear it will be and nothing they hope it will be.
Life is a journey. Love yall #staystrong #positivevibes #selflove #lifelessons #growingold (at Winnipeg, Manitoba) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnukPRDAs1A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Today 11.12.2022 20:51 Indonesia time. Happy birthday to me...wish me all the best in everything. Then i remember one time i saw you in kitchen floor, lying...i tried to get in to the kitchen and want to ask why are you lying there...but i turn to the stairs and go home instead. The next day, I saw you, in the office room... concentrate in front of PC, as usual. I think you are fine, nothing to worry anyway.
This is 60! Celebrating at home in Georgia! #savannah #georgia #60 #growingold #lovemydog (at The Crab shack) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjt9_e4Ml5a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=