7 From 2007 - Reflections on the Year
7 Memorable Moments
- Planning A Giant Luau for the San Jose Giants.
- Watching the San Jose Giants win the California League Pennant.
- When my step-daughter sought my advice - I never thought it would happen!
- Turning 40 - I turned 20 in Canada, 30 in Japan, 40 in the United States and can’t wait to see where I’ll be for 50!
- Enjoying a week-long visit with my parents in California.
- Visiting California for an early Xmas with my step-kids.
- Finding out that I am headed back to live in Japan.
7 Favorite Things
- My new D-SLR camera that I will be putting to good use in Japan
- Yarn
- Cooking in my slow cooker
- My Friends & Family - as each year passes they become more and more precious to me!
- Skype -my new way to communicate with friends & family, even from Japan…
- Knitting & Crochet - a great way to relax
- My new Blog
7 Life Lessons
- Good things do come to those who wait patiently and try to live a good life
- An unexpected result is not necessarily a bad result
- Good friends stick by you
- Don’t take things for granted - they may end sooner than you think
- A good marriage is hard work and a lot of compromise
- Getting older is a state of mind
- Live life with a sense of wonder and you will be richly rewarded
Inspired by Mary Jo at Fly Away Cafe.
Look for my 8 for 2008 tomorrow….
on 8 January, 2008 on 6:25 pm
Don’t forget you promised in front of witnesses to wear pink at your 50th, wherever that may be!!!!!
on 8 January, 2008 on 7:34 pm
Yes, and you are invited to be by primary witness!!! I’m not sure the pink will be visible though….hmmmm, 9 1/2 years to plan.