‘Things I have learned travelling life’s road’

When you get to my age there is no point denying ‘ageing’. Perhaps there was a time when I would have struggled with revealing my real age number, but I’ve come to terms with a lot of things by this stage. Life can be a truly great gift though. We can get so caught up with all the ‘big dreams’ that it’s easy to forget about the journey.

Given all I have learned on life’s road, so far, I thought it would be interesting to share some of the lighter moments. Think of these as hidden lessons as I’ve gone about my daily routine.

I have learned that the day I am ill and the bed is piled with rubbish, they dishes are in the sink, and the rooms like a war zone, visitors queue at my door.

I have learned that when I clean the house to within an inch of its life no one visits.

I have learned that if I drop an earring it will go under some heavy piece of furniture, not just drop at my feet.

I have learned that when I throw away a spare earring, that is the day I find its mate.

I have learned that milk runs out just as the last shop closes.

I have learned the day I get a ‘good hair day’ I get caught in a rain storm.

I have learned that just as I finish washing the floor, the cat deposits a fur ball.

I have found that I get a hopeless case of hiccups at the quiet bit in the concert.

I have found when I make a super rich cheesecake with chocolate my hostess informs me she is dairy intolerant, (recently it was gluten).

I have found that the ‘quick look’ at emails has turned into an hour and I am now hopelessly late.

I have learned that the shoes that feel ‘so comfortable’ turn into vice-like pincers as the day goes on.

I have learned that life wasn’t meant to be easy, and every day I am reminded of that!

Now, some of you might cringe at the realisation that there are 13 items listed, but I choose to ignore the superstitions associated with such things. Maybe that’s one of life’s learnings too…

What are some of the lesson’s you’ve learned about life so far?

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