65 and Feelin’ Fine!

WOW! So much has happened in the last few weeks…June truly has been busting out all over and I couldn’t be happier!

You may have noticed a new blog name and a picture. It’s a peacock martini glass…I’m leaving the #grownasswoman/60 and starting over, behind. I have a feeling the #grownasswoman will pop in for a visit now and then, but I’m growing older (age wise) and I have a new attitude! I’m now Martini Musings…actually, CeCe’s Martini Musings. CeCe for my most prized role (grandma!), Martini for my favorite cocktail, and Musings for my random thoughts! In the background is a peacock…my peacock on a martini glass!

My “bird” is the peacock! Most of you have heard me talk about this but if you want to know what your bird is, check out the Bird Test! It’s only 20 questions and will take 5 minutes max.  

When you click on the link, scroll just a bit to find the actual list of words that are the test.

https://richardstep.com/dope-personality-type-quiz/dope-bird-4-personality-types-test-questions-online-version/

June was dubbed “Lisa’s Birthday Month” this year, as it was a milestone birthday (65!). I had lots of activities to enjoy…Nashville trip with Katie, Birthday Party Bus, Birthday Brunch, and Earth, Wind & Fire concert! June is now over, but the fun and memories live on! I hope to try and elaborate on these fun activities because quite honestly, they were all amazing and I’d love to share them with you. However, the first post of my new blog is reserved for my introduction to the new theme!

My last post, under #grownasswoman talked about my new attitude! Remembering to focus and/or worry about the things I could change, not the things that I have no control over. For the month of June, I think I did it! I felt the positive vibes each day, much more than the negative ones. There were conversations about various things, Mom & Dad’s health, traveling alone, new friendships/old friendships, politics, and a host of other things. A lot of the things discussed are out of my control.

For example, the health of my parents. I can only control what the doctors tell us to do. We can keep taking them out, once a week, have friends visit, and make sure the meds are prepared and taken. I cannot control the medical issues from getting worse. At 87 and 89, their bodies have done their jobs and remarkably, they are still living in their home. I’m grateful to be able to keep them safe (and upright!) and we now have someone a couple of times a week, which allows for me to take Dad out for errands. This person gives Dad a couple of hours of time off at home too, so when I’m at work some days, I know they have a presence in the house. This is a win-win!

I’m 65 but Lord knows my parents worry when I go “on the road” alone. Traveling to Nashville alone for three hours, they worried. “Call us when you get there.” “Call us after you pick up Katie.” “Call us when you are headed home.” Now, I know, it’s because I’m still their “child” but I have reminded them that I have managed for 65 years and no news is good news! I don’t have a curfew but Dad does not go to bed until I am home. This is laughable these days, because I am not out late! However, he may be asleep in his chair, but he’s still up. I can’t control their worries over their “child!”

I’m not going to get into politics but I have to remember who to share my discussions with because I don’t want to lose any friendships over a politician or a political disagreement. They will not have control over my friendships!

I’m making new friends in a couple of groups that I belong to and I look forward to doing more with them, as time allows. Right now, I’m limited, but there will come a time when I can turn it up a notch so I’m laying the groundwork now. I can control being able to meet new people and do new things.

Speaking of friendships, I have been so fortunate to have friends from high school and college, my jobs and my Cincinnati life who have stayed in touch with me, regardless of time/distance. During the past month, I have determined that those friendships are a gift and I can control the opportunities to visit and call and I plan to do more of that. Day trips and quick overnight trips can be planned. I also welcome any last-minute visits from you to me in Louisville. Hopefully, this will be an easy part of my renewed attitude!

It's amazing how free-ing it is to let go of those things we can’t control. Learning to embrace my age and not feel like I’m “old.” I’m 65 and going strong, even if it is a little slower than before. Having Medicare and giving up my high deductible, high premium, temporary health insurance is so exciting! It’s the simple pleasures!! Ha!

So, today, my new blog! Cece’s Martini Musings is up and running! I have a list of things to chat about and can’t wait to share them with you.

For now, enjoy your Wednesday and I'll see you next week! I'm 65 and feelin' fine!!!