birthday meme

 

1. What is something you did at this age that your younger self would never have predicted? I wouldn't have predicted starting the retirement process at this age--I thought I would be older

2. What have you officially decided you are too old to put up with? uncomfortable shoes--I will spend for comfort

3. What are you definitely not too old for? pizza for breakfast

4. What small luxury has become a necessity? my car's heated steering wheel

5. What was an ordinary moment from this year that you wish you could bottle? sister time--particularly the feeling of rest I had in Virginia

6. What is something you’re proud of that probably wouldn’t appear on a résumé? my therapy journey

7. Which of your quirks has become more pronounced with age? not going out after dark

8. If this past year came with a warning label, what would it say? recalculating

9. What would you like more of before your next birthday? What would you like less of? more time for creative pursuits and less clutter

10. What if this is as good as it gets—and what part of your life makes that sound pretty good? I am looking forward to ending my teaching career on a positive note--this year has been wonderful so far (except for a couple of twerps)