I was going through old photos, and was taken back by this collage of me in my mid-teens and twenties. Oh -what memories and stories some of them do tell!
I hope to catch up on some reading. Later, I hope to take a walk to the beach. It's such a fine day
It's funny looking back at old photos. I'm now fifty seven. While taking a good look at my aging process, and these so called more mellow years that I have now reached, I often wonder who she is- or was. I'm not going to go deep into it today, but I thought I would share! The one thing that hasn't changed since those days for me- is my weight. I'm still a petite little thing!
Some people ask me, what the best years were. I often thought my vibrant teens and twenties, where seemingly one hasn't a care in the world. Do I have any regrets? Gee, that's a tough question- really! Growing up is no easy pie. Although it was innocent and so very frightening at times, I'm amazed how bold my behaviour was in my teens. And yet, on the other hand, I was so introverted and shy. And that part no one seems to believe. Well, I most certainly did it my way. But, I have to say, I would have done things differently. Many of you- I know, wouldn't change a thing. Wisdom tells me, not to have regrets. So, I try to change my perspective, and turn it around- in order to think every age should be viewed as a blessing. This I can only say now, as I realize how time is so very fleeting.
Do you have old pictures of yourself that you can hardly relate with anymore? What was it that surfaced for you from various passages of your own life? Or how much of it did you manage to write into short stories or books?
here in Florida. Low 80's is heaven! It will be this way- all week!
What-ever you're doing, try to enjoy some small moments in the Now! Even if it's just cooking or cleaning. After-all, that's all we have!
If I posted pics of myself in my 20s I doubt if I'd look as glam as you
ReplyDeleteOh, that hair!You had the most gorgeous long hair. I am going to write about some similar stuff on future blogs as my hubby brought up old letters and photos I thought I no longer had when he moved up to the ranch permanently last February. Time does move swiftly -- I am now 71 and still skinny as well. That's one good thing at least.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post, great pics. You were a beautiful woman. Like you, I often look back at old photos and wonder where the years went. Although I have a lot of life left to live, time is certainly fleeting. Each day is a blessing.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there are many things I regret doing and not doing through the years, I wouldn't change a thing. Doing so would change the person I am and the life I have come to love.
I love looking back at my old photos. I like the collage, you're very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your compliments and feeback. I really appreciate the wisdom. It sure makes me think!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment on my blog. Hope you enjoyed your 80 degree day. We were happy for a warm 60+...I didn't have to wear a jacket!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment on my blog, Middle Passages! So fun to see old photo's and to remember "the day."
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures, you're gorgeous. What I found in my pictures, about seven years ago, was acceptance. For the first time in my life I was able to see how adorable I actually was, when I'd thought all along I was either 'too' something or 'not enough' of something else. Not so.
ReplyDeleteThat was a most powerful and freeing moment: realizing I had been believing the lies I'd told me about myself (as most women do) all my life. And that I no longer had to.
Great post, that rebel, Olivia
It loos like you have always had beautiful hair! You are as lovely now as you were then. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post, where do the years go, I always try to live in the present and not dwell too much on the past.
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