Age Challenged rQQzy: Zoom Zoom

Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Zoom Zoom

I had nothing planned for today.

Before I got out of bed, I was contemplating joining an online Qi Gong workshop for body healing. It was going to commence at 10.30am today.

Just as I was figuring out how much value it would be for me, I received a text from The Gypsy asking if I was free for a Zoom chat at 10.30am.

Problem solved.

So I started my day with Harley play for an hour, followed by breakfast of plain coconut yoghurt with raspberries, banana, grapes, dried wild blueberries, crushed nuts and a splash of pure maple syrup. Delicious and healthful.

I received a text from Fraser Coast council telling me that Harley’s registration was overdue so after a convoluted conversation with Adoring Husband about whether it had already been done, or not, I quickly got online and paid it.

Easy peasy.

Just in time to join The Gypsy on the Zoom call.

2.5 hours later, we reluctantly said our goodbyes.

There’s just so much to talk about, discuss, philosophise, analyse and laugh about. Time goes so quickly and we are always surprised when we look at the clock for the first time and see how much time has passed.

I made myself some lunch - ham, tomato, onion and beetroot sandwich - with a cup of anti-inflammatea.

I did have a little doze on the couch while I watched my quiz shows.

More Harley play before I made a zucchini slice, lamb rissoles and a garden salad for dinner.

We played YouTube trivia after dinner and have been watching the cricket semifinal since 7pm. Australia vs South Africa and the winner plays India in the final on Sunday. Touch wood … Australia is looking good so far.

My son-in-law received his purple belt in Jiu-jitsu tonight! Clever boy. Only two more to get now!

I’m off to watch the cricket now.