• Cart
  • Checkout
  • My Account
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter

Aging Schmaging

Women's Issues Midlife And Beyond

  • Aging Schmaging
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Art
    • Cards
    • Photography
    • Scarves
  • Playshops
  • Blog
  • Portfolio
  • About
  • Contact
a bartender mixing a cocktail
You are here: Home / The Best Part Of My Day / Transitioning From “Gotta’s” to “Enough”

Transitioning From “Gotta’s” to “Enough”

June 11, 2015 By Gail Leave a Comment

I write it down and then lose the list. I put tasks and appointments on my computer calendar and then forget to back up my iPhone so I can’t/don’t get the reminders. ARGH!

Life is so busy that I spend more time creating reminders to do the things I need to do than actually getting the jobs done. How is that good? How is that even sane? Why have I set myself up for the endless cycle of go, do, guilt? The guilt comes as a natural penance for not doing enough each day, or so I feel.

My husband asked me to go through the photos of our recent trip so he could put them on a DVD. His request was reasonable, but I’ve been feeling overwhelmed in general. Where could I squeeze in the time to sort and edit over a thousand pictures? Finally I decided I wasn’t going to squeeze. I handed him a flashdrive with about eighty random shots and said, “Why don’t you make this DVD with mostly your photos?” To my relief he agreed.

As I was about to close down my iPhoto session, the picture of this bartender on our trip popped up. He was a friendly, laid-back, let-me-do-the-work-because-you’re-on-vacation kind of guy. Vacation. When I let go of doing and embrace being.

It was a moment of transitioning.  A moment I needed like a whomp upside the head.  A nice cosmic reminder that “vacation” can be a daily state of mind. I think I’ll put that on the list…once I find it. The  attitude saver photo…it was the best part of my day.

«
»

Filed Under: The Best Part Of My Day Tagged With: Be as much as do, Menopausal moments, Midlife, Midlife independence, Transitions

Avatar photo

A Message From Gail

Through my blog and website, I hope to share beauty, laughter, inspiration, aging & midlife lessons and advice on dealing with menopause. I will also devote time to integrative health and healing tips and news. I want feedback and questions because, while we may be sharing the journey, every woman has her own experience and her own story.

Get Our FREE 
Coloring Book!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Download
Our FREE
Coloring Book!

Get Updates – Signup

Once a month one lucky winner from the sign up pool will receive a scarf courtesy of Aging Schmaging. Good luck!

Categories

  • Giveaways
  • Menopause
  • Midlife Sex
  • Musings About Aging
  • Recipes
  • Remembering
  • Sharing
  • The Best Part Of My Day

Recent Posts

  • Past, Present, and Future: What I am Learning as My Husband Recovers from A Stroke By Gail Gates
  • In One Stroke, My World Changed
  • Christmas Fingerprints On The Surface Of My Heart
  • Tears Water A Memorial Garden
  • Crap Wildlife Photography: How I received 1800 “Likes” From A Fugly Photo

Navigate My Site

  • Almost Done!
  • Free Coloring Book
  • Menopause And Women In Midlife Blog
  • Playshops
  • Privacy Policy
  • Return Policy
  • Shop
  • Silk Scarves Playshops Registration
  • Sitemap
  • Success!
  • Testimonials
  • About
  • Contact

Recent Posts

  • Past, Present, and Future: What I am Learning as My Husband Recovers from A Stroke By Gail Gates
  • In One Stroke, My World Changed
  • Christmas Fingerprints On The Surface Of My Heart
  • Tears Water A Memorial Garden
  • Crap Wildlife Photography: How I received 1800 “Likes” From A Fugly Photo

Connect With Me

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Featured From the Shop

  • habitoi silk scarf Habatoi Hand Painted Silk Scarf 101 $35.00
  • grand marais summer solstice Grand Marais Solstice $10.00 – $45.00

Copyright © 2023 · Gail Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Cleantalk Pixel