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Disclaimer: At this point in my life, I’ve lived more years than I probably have ahead of me. Although I pray I have 60 more years to enjoy. This space is for showing the life I am finally living, with no regrets and no waiting for the perfect time to enjoy my own everyday moments. My life is not a game anymore, and it is not up for debate or people pleasing. I feel a shift happening that I cannot explain since turning 54 last month. Some people may understand it, and some may not, but life is moving fast, and I advise you to start enjoying the moments you usually give away to others. Not to sound preachy, but life is good, and it is not meant to be only working and giving to others every single day.
Just my POV: Do not waste your younger years just existing or going with the flow. Oh, how I wish I could turn back the clock of time. Only to fix or redo some things in my life, I messed up. #justbeinghonest
One day, you will realize that the people who made you give up on your dreams are still living their lives. It is okay to show up for yourself. Honey, please be a little selfish with your time and do the things you want to do. #realtalk
I’ll say it again, life is fun, and some of us are not enjoying it, especially after working all week helping others. Most people I know get two days off and spend it cooking, cleaning, and prepping for the next week. #soboring
Yes, those things have to be done, but do them throughout the week so you can have your days off to do something else.
Listen, an overworked life will leave you bitter, frustrated, and jealous when you see someone else out there enjoying themselves. That part right there no one wants to talk about. #realPOVtalk
Here’s the thing with me: Somewhere along the way, I realized life does not slow down. It just keeps unfolding whether I am ready or not. Instead of clinging to my comfort zones, I am choosing fun over aging and missing out. I am saying goodbye to fear, second-guessing, and the idea that I will enjoy my family, love, and life later. These are my fifties, and they are about embracing what is in front of me.
I am determined to find fun in everything, big or small. Usually, when I go on vacation, I can barely enjoy it because I am thinking about what I need to do when I get back home. There are always little things that seem to try to sabotage leaving the house for fun.
I am learning to let go and live, to fix what I can, and leave the rest to God. I wonder what took me so long to stop trying to be superwoman because at the end of the day no matter how life is happening, it always works out. #lifebelifing
This summer, my family and I had a packed year, and we did it on purpose. Rico and I went to San Antonio to do nothing but relax. We booked the Drury Hotel, walked the River Walk, and ate everything in sight. I actually cut the outside world off, and my phone stayed on silent. #nodoomscrolling
I tried foods I had never had before. Peanut butter and jelly with marshmallows, bacon, chocolate chips, and spicy jam. It was ten out of ten and named after Elvis. I tried authentic Dubai chocolate for the first time, and it was amazing. Rico convinced me to try a hamburger with blueberry jam, and it was so good. One of my favorite things to try was Ice Ice Baby, juicy flavored ice with pickles, chamoy, and gummy worms. It was childhood nostalgia, flopped in a cup, and brought back so many memories. I even tried a vanilla latte with our picture on it.
I stuffed my face with seafood, cookies, pies, and cakes and did not count a single calorie. At the end of the day, I put down my control stick and just enjoyed life. It was divine.
My life is good, but the older I get, the more I am learning to let go and just live. Life is not that deep. I can only control so much.
Here are a few pictures from my summer dump. I am going to share every bit of my life as a document, even if no one reads it. This is my real life, and I am happy to be living it. Going on a mini vacation was not just for fun but also to refresh my mind. I came back with new thoughts, fresh ideas, and adventures I will be taking.
Until next time, I hope you are living beyond existing.
xo Tangie
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