moving forward

Christmas and life lessons

Movin' it with Michelle

If I’ve learned anything in the last year or 10 or 40+ years, life is short.

Friendships may not last a lifetime. Health fades. Jobs sure can suck sometimes, but are necessary. Military life is hard. You move. You adjust. You move again. Making new friends as you get older is hard.

But at the end of the day you embrace what brings you joy. Family. Sunshine. Lifelong relationships. Belly laughs. Memories. Good food. Spending too much money on something you know will make someone smile. Heartfelt gestures. Hugs. Random acts of kindness. Inclusion. Smiles.

Wear the dress. Eat the food. Call someone you love. Laugh every day.

Life is short. Embrace it.

Merry Christmas to you all.

moving forward

Mid life thoughts.

Movin' it with Michelle

I’ve struggled a little the last few years. Looking back I’ve always lived my life for someone (kids/family), or something (my country). The military chose my job, which I’ve transitioned to the admin side, so it’s all I’ve known for almost 32 years. They say it’s never too late to start over, but I have to argue with that when there are bills to pay and money to save as I get closer to retirement age. But I’ll never say never, and never lose hope.