It started to make me think about “the prime” of my life. Here's Beyonce. She's 32, married, with a baby, and a relatively stable life, yet she is still making music and has the world captivated. I remember when I saw her in concert when she was with Destiny's Child. I thought they were the best group ever. Then when she broke out in her solo career I thought, wow, now she's even better. But here again, she's taking over. She's always been in the prime of her life.
I'm admittedly an ageist. Not really against others, but against myself. I have constantly struggled with growing up and getting older. I blame my parents for giving me such an amazing childhood. I consider age 6 to be the best year of my life. I was an only child (my sisters were born right after I turned seven).
Then I remember in 7th grade I got the role of Cinderella in the school play, and I thought, hey, I'm pretty cool. Senior year of high school was also pretty grand: The year I met my husband, trying to figure out where to go to college, and genuinely having the best time.
But as I sat here thinking about “the primes” of my life, I realized, I'm living in it. Sure, there are ups and downs. That's life. But life is pretty great. I'm here. I have a blog in which I talk about my life and occasionally people even read it. I go to Europe once a year. I have the cutest dog in the world (and very near getting a second.) I am married to the love of my life. I have family, friends, and people I care about.
Basically, we can always be in the prime of our lives. Whether we're 6 or 62 we can always be having the absolute best time. At least, I'm going to choose to be.
What is the prime of your life? Or are you living it?
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The things I'm struggling with have always been my inspiration. I know that sounds a little morbid and pity party-ish, but there is something so freeing about writing through the things I'm dealing with. My writing is a direct and honest reflection of my heart and passions!
You were diagnosed with autoimmune arthritis at a very young age – what did this teach you?
Being diagnosed with a life altering disease at the age of 14 forced me to find my identity a lot quicker. I didn't know who I was, what I wanted to do, how I was going to do it, etc. That diagnosis has taught me about strength, resilience, and making the CHOICE to be happy more than anything.
It's your last meal on earth – what do you choose?
GRILLED. CHEESE.
What's your go to jam?
I know it's a little ridiculous, but it would have to be Blurred Lines. My friends are constantly making fun of the way I dance to it!
Best thing about being a nanny?
Getting to be a part of the families I work with is SUCH a reward. It always amazes me how well the parents know me, too! I work for a family that ALWAYS keeps the Caribou Keurig cups and White Chocolate Caramel creamer stocked. You could say that's the best thing, probably… KIDDING. 😉
