My Life By 5's

Hmm....I guess a random bit of inspiration came to me this morning.

I thought I'd give you a glimpse of my life by 5's.

Enjoy! :-)

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When I was 5 years old...

... I dropped out of preschool. Yeah, I only lasted 4 days. It's a long story and I'd like to think I still turned out ok.

When I was 10 years old...

... Patrick and Keith used to tease me relentlessly. They still do, and they are still part of my fondest childhood memories. I still can't believe they are grown men with wives!

When I was 15 years old...

... I loved biology class so much that I decided to become a genetic engineer and help find the cure for cancer. Umm...let's not discuss the dream versus the reality, ok?

When I was 20 years old...

... I thought I was going to marry my college sweetheart, live in a two-story house in the suburbs, and stay at home with my 5 kids. LOL. What was I thinking about the college sweeheart??

When I was 25 years old...

... I remember thinking it was crazy that I was going to turn 25 in the year 2000. That's when I knew I'd be over the hill. Any chance I could go back in time? Please??? LOL!

When I was 30 years old...

... my relationship with God and my church family grew leaps and bounds, I ran my half marathon, I travelled to a state I had never been to before (Florida), I travelled to Italy and Germany, and I made one particular new friend (CB) who has helped me know that falling in love (again) at any age is possible, and that soulmates don't necessarily have to end up in marriage.

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Sitting here after writing up that list has made me realize that I am truly still young! It's made me realize that I've only just begun to live life and to 'get it' on all those ethereal and deeper levels.

I feel my heart opening up and wanting more.

A lot has been happening these past couple of weeks.

I'm still processing, still digesting, still figuring things out.

I'm learning to follow my heart more.

That's all I care to share for now.

More later!

-RM

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"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

- Proverbs 3: 5-6