I spent part of my 69th birthday at one of my favorite places, the West Side Y.
My 69th birthday has come and gone. As birthdays go, it was a quiet one, with a small celebration -- eating wings! -- in the evening. I had two celebrations before, a weekend of fun and two celebrations are yet to come. I thought about how I wanted to spend the day and realized I wanted to go to my water aerobics class at the Y.
Though I haven't become a "gym rat" and likely, never will, I do enjoy my exercise time. I took up water aerobics, which is technically "Aqua aerobics for active older adults with arthritis," a few months ago and love it. I love being in the pool and exercising to music. I've still got "Take Good Care of My Baby" on the playlist of my mind from my class on Monday. It's a lively and very friendly group and I enjoy seeing my water buddies every Monday. One of my Y friends who is a regular at the morning class celebrated her birthday at the Y with her water aerobics buddies. She is turning 70 in a few days and has inspired me for possible celebrations for next year.
At sixty-four plus five I'm more committed to good health and healthy habits than I was at 64. Every year seems to bring a new health awareness and I want to keep up the most active life possible. I know how quickly good health can slip away and am grateful for the opportunity to exercise and eat healthy. I like my treats, but the wings I enjoyed on my birthday are just that, a treat, and not a daily or even monthly occurrence.
Here's a cheer for another birthday! So grateful for another year of adventures, great and small, good times and I pray, the blessing of health and peace for family and friends.
On a different birthday note, I received my new driver's license today. If there is an award for the worst photograph taken at Department of Motor Vehicles in 2019, I know I will be in contention. My previous picture was pretty good, maybe even good for a license picture. This one will scare small children. It looks like I've just come face to face with an axe murderer in a movie I would never see. It was about ninety degrees at DMV and any makeup I started with has vanished and my hair is sticking to my head. I'd think about going back for a new picture, but the cost and the time deter me. The picture really is that bad.
As ever, thanks for visiting and Louisiana and Gulf friends, stay safe!
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I made them retake my last license picture because it was so awful. Happy Belated birthday. I turned 68 in April.
Happy Birthday!! I used to do water exercises. It is so good for you, and easy on your joints and bones.. I remember it made me feel so good, and weightless. Coming out of the water, it felt like the weight of the world was back on my shoulders. I am 70 now.
Happy Birthday to you! I've never tried water aerobics but I'm so happy you enjoy the class and being with your friends. Always good to treat yourself to a special favorite food on a birthday or holiday, too. Wishes for a delightful weekend to you! xoxo
Happy 64+5 Birthday, Carol. Staying healthy and vertical is also high on my list. With the heat, I tend to give myself excuses not to exercise and I have to sometimes push myself.
Happy Birthday! Sounds like a great celebration for you! And like it's not over yet. Birthdays are worth celebrating as long as you can. You'll never be as young as you are now!
Happy Birthday a little late! You are awesome to keep exercising, I need to follow your lead! Have a blessed and beautiful day dear friend, HUGS!
HAPPY 64+$ BIRTHDAY! That last paragraph was a hoot. I know just what you mean. I am glad you are exercising - I love water aerobics. It is also nice to spread your birthday over days or weeks! You deserve a great birthday!
What a darling way of putting it … 64+5!
Your attitude towards exercise isn't just enviable, but what I hope to be. Who knows, this week I've felt too sick to walk and darn if I'm not missing it!
I had a DL picture like that once. Finally, I figured it might just serve as comic relief for somebody having a bad day.
So glad you had a wonderful birthday, Carol!
At our dmv, they show us a preview of the photo and we get to do it over if we don’t like it!
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