You just never know what's around the next corner.....

one of my many mantras......words I live by......things I say......

Every day holds at least one surprise. Something you never saw coming. A question you never knew would be asked. A face you didn't plan on seeing. A situation you didn't plan for. Words you never though you'd hear. Sometimes it's all of those things....other times it's only one of them. Sometimes they are big rock-your-world type of things. Other times they are just little inconsequential things. Yet, they are always there.....making life just one big interesting conglomeration of seconds. And for every surprise, comes another opportunity for us to ponder. Another opportunity to look at how things are and what it all means to me and my life.

I do not feel old. Hell, 50 is not old. What I do feel is experienced and aware. Not cynical. More like a cross between wise and balanced---understanding my place in life, knowing that all things are not as they seem and that given enough time, everything will be okay. Add that to the fact that I'm more in tune with what I want and what I don't want. Even though sometimes my wants and non wants come as a big surprise to me! So, when life throws me a huge surprise---as it did yesterday--the wisdom that comes with age helps me process it and deal with it.

Yeah, I know....I hate it when someone alludes to something but doesn't tell exactly what's going on. And, that's just what I am doing here. Let's just say this---no need to worry. The big surprise effects my life in ways that are not harmful to me or my family. It's just a work related thing. Yes, I know....work is a big piece of my life. But...here's the kicker.....this particualar surprise helped me see how work fits into my life these days. So, even though I was frustrated and a wee bit pissed, I also realized that it's not the end of the world........

Headed for the next corner......