Oi there folks,
Some time ago, when I came back from the health resort, I complained to my cousin in Canada how life seems to have take a turn for the worse, and here is what he sent me to make me feel better - sorry, I have no idea where he got this cool text from, nor who is the witty author.
AND THEN IT IS WINTER
You know ... time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams.
But, here it is... the back nine of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?
I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that I was only on the first hole and the back nine was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like.
But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting gray...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change...Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd become.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!
And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though Im on the back nine, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...it's over. A new adventure will begin! Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.
So, if you're not on the back nine yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether youre on the back nine or not!
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!!
"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY ! HAVE A GREAT DAY Remember "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. LIVE HAPPY IN 2014!
LASTLY, CONSIDER THIS:
~Your kids are becoming you......but your grandchildren are perfect!
~Going out is good.. Coming home is better!
~You forget names.... But it's OK because some people forgot they even knew you!!!
~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything like golf.
~The things you used to care to do, you aren't as interested in anymore, but you really do care that you aren't as interested.
~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV 'ON' than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep".
~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..
~You tend to use more 4 letter words .. "what?"..."when?"... ???
~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!!
~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.
~Everybody whispers.
~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.
~~~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!
TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE, SO ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.
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Oi Rys...
Nice to see u again....
Oi there folks,
Thanks a lot for coming to my page, reading my blog and leaving a comment. That so many readers cared to leave a comment tickles my senile, macho vanity to its limits, but what is important for me - so many readers liked it and even claim that it has helped them in one or other way, that really boosts my self esteem, although it was not me, who wrote it.
Yes, time flies by and before we know it, we are going down hill straight to the finish line - and no brakes can be applied...... LOL.
Ryz, How could I miss a blog written by you, and I can't scroll down the page by ignoring your name?
You always bring good things to our notice and you're one of my best buddies in EC .
You've no idea that how important you're! You don't know but there is a purpose of our existence this is what I believe. I was confused about something and your blog is a kind of motivation for me also now I know which path should I take.
Many thanks for such a wonderful blog.....Lots of love and prayers for your health!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gr71Hoios8
Анжелика Варум - Я всегда с тобой
a lot of sarcasm and humour here ..who said it's not Rys's style?
Going out is good.. Coming home is better! I completely agree :p
~You forget names.... But it's OK because some people forgot they even knew you!!!
I forget many names .. would i survive ? :/
~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV 'ON' than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep" I hope i can sleep all the week :/
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rys, in our lives we pass through many stages, but let me tell you something we can't run all the time but when we finish the race we have to sit and enjoy what we have achieved.
Very first time, I saw to you in this kind of mood. Normally you write on bit randomness /Sarcasm and fun. These thoughts also Inspired me, good to see you.
Take very good care Mr. rysperski
"Carpe diem" old mate!!...It's never too late for an old knight to leave his retirement behind, break the sword and shield out of the storage closet, and shine once again.
Storage space in heaven is limited. You and I both know that closets are always available upon request. A little lead in the pencil always delays that decision while we ponder upon shutting the door of that closet or roaring.
My sincerest wishes and hope say this, "my ears will hear the roaring of an old Polish Lion for many years to come".
Godspeed :)
What a wonderful wonderful piece of writing by that writer, rysperski. Thank you for sharing it with us in here.