365 Days Until I'm 50

This body I was born into will be 50 years old in 365 days. Yes. Today (March 26, 2011) is my 49th birthday. To celebrate, I'm beginning this new blog, because I've put it off long enough.

Here is where I thought I'd write a list of things you should know about me, but then I realized that would take all the fun out of our mutual discovery. I'd be confining myself to a bunch of concepts, inviting preconceived judgments and perhaps expectations which I'm sure to disappoint.

I'd like to keep the option open to change.

During my 49th year I have decided to say yes. Yes to any number of invitations, ideas, friendships, and opportunities that in the past I would have said no to. Yes to its time to start a blog. It is time to make connections and expand my world. I’m a bit frightened but terribly excited.

Today my expectation is post every day. This is a challenge that my friend and writing coach has invited me to take. She has taken that same challenge from her writing coach and you can find her new daily blog here. I'll also put the link in my blog roll.

Today I also expect the nature of this blog will be about spirituality, aging (including that most lofty goal of menopause), women, a writing life, my past experiences and how they affect my current behavior, living with 12 pets and a whole lot more I have yet to think up. I reserve the right to rant on occasion, but I pledge to you (and me) that I will strive for understanding, acceptance, surrender and peace.

I will strive to be brief with an occasional longer essay so you can read my post, comment or not and go about your business.

I’m likely to be emotional - high and low. That’s just a warning for you.

I invite your comments, observations, and questions. I also invite you to become a regular follower. Please come back tomorrow.

Won’t this be fun?

~Lisa