I am definitely NOT having the same KIND of birthday I formerly created for myself, frankly, which consisted of massive anticipation, (kid-like perhaps) and a huge party,you know the kind that people talk about for days, (um, sometimes years) to come. While I am not having one of those dramatic "I'm OLD AAACK" things,OR a huge party for me, I am having one of those "what in the world have these 36 years amounted to, and what's shaping up for the remainder?"
Today, I have done 3 loads of laundry, studied for my exam (oh yeah~announcement~ I started school, but the commitment to the 5!?! year program seems a little selfish, and is still out to jury)... and lots of sibling conflict resolution for my 3 kids. (OK I ADMIT, I also checked Facebook occasionally for the confidence boosting well-wishes!)
I think I have impacted someone, something, somewhere, but am having a little trouble pinpointing those 3 S's. As I leave Someday Isle, I guess its important to have some goals. My youngest goes to Kindergarten. The days are 'open' and well, looking back, I have lost some serious independence. Ironically, I am about to have the MOST literal independence I have had in 12 years....
So to check off the packing list for my departure of "Someday Isle", add 1) "Did Half Marathon, the Indy Mini, to be specific". CHECK. 2) Started a new program to begin my second-career-after- young-children all head to full day school. CHECK.
So my itinerary is a little on hold...stay tuned for further "CHECKS"... and maybe, the result of my current reflection: a list of previous 'checks' which amount to the full departure.
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