Funny thing about my birthday these last few years. Each time I have sat down to share my thoughts nothing happens. It's like my mind goes completely blank. It's not like I don't have anything to say. Anyone of you that have read my articles posted here can attest to that! And it's not that I have any issues talking about myself. My family and close friends can attest to that! But for some odd reason when it comes to talking about my birthday I'm just lost.
Well this year I am determined to post something--anything--with respect to my birthday. I mean let's face facts here people. My being born was an awesome event. At least it was for me. I had plans! I had hopes and dreams! I had a mission! And then...everything else happened. Everything but what I had planned that is. Interestingly enough, the whole time I was growing up I kept thinking to myself...this is not what I signed up for. THIS is not the way it's supposed to be going.
I literally lived that life is what happens when you're busy doing something else thing. Thank you John Lennon!
Now that my children are all grown and doing their own thing, I walk around with this deer caught in headlights look. Yea, I've gotten a few things accomplished in my life. But there is so much more I want to do. I read about these people who set out on their paths much later in life. While I admire them for going for it, I want to know where they get the energy to even do it! For crissakes I can barely drag myself out of bed these days. Can't get going until I've had at least two pots of coffee. And what in the hell are all those aches and pains??! For the love of Buddha! I am hurting in places I didn't even know existed! It's crazy! Great! Now I have that "I've fallen and can't get up" commercial playing in my head!!!
A few years back I could literally do 12 different things at once. Now I consider myself lucky if I can remember 12 things! I'm still trying to figure out how I can remember something that happened 50 years ago, but couldn't tell you what took place 5 minutes ago. What the hell is up with that?
For example, I remember telling my daddy on my 5th birthday...I'm never gonna grow up! And so far, I've kept that promise! I may not have a choice in growing old, but I do have a choice about growing up! Growing up is for people who just give up. And I am not a giver upper! My get up and gone might have got up and quit. But I'll never grow up. Not me! No sireee! Great! Now I hear Mary Martin singing in my head!
I know I've gotten old when every sentence starts with...back when I was younger. Seriously???! Back when I was younger? When did I get old? To quote old Rose from the movie Titanic "... And it looks the same as it did last time I saw it... The reflection's changed a bit." Wonderful! Now Celine Dion is singing in my head! OY!
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In my heart I'm still a youngster filled with so much hope and dreams. And I know it ain't over 'til it's over! I got lots more books to write, lots more sig tags to create and lots more people to meet and places to visit before I check out!
As long as there's coffee to drink I'll managed. (And a little help from my friends). Sheesh! Now the Beatles are singing in my head. Wait! Someone's actually playing it! Whew!
At any rate, it's been a great journey so far. *pauses. Hears silence. Continues writing* Seeing the road ahead, the sign posts...OH CRAP! Now the Carpenters are singing We've Only Just Begun!
Okay! Okay! that's it!
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To ALL my fellow Leos I wish you the happiest of birthdays!
OMG! Birthday songs in my head! Okay so what was I talking about again???!!
See what happens when you get old??!!!
*LOLOLOLOL*
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About Julia K. Cole
What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!
Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience.
As a writer, Julia is a virtual powerhouse of creativity. Among Julia's literary accomplishments is the Children of the Luminaries trilogy; Book One: The Coming Storm can be purchased by clicking Here.
Book Two of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016. The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape: An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016. As well as the Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.
Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse Click HERE for the review; and Marie D. Jones' Destiny vs. Choice Click HERE
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