Life Really Is Short

[PGS28]

I've heard the expression "life is short" before, but didn't really realize the significance of that statement until after I turned 30.  The days turn into weeks and the weeks into months and before you know it you are one, two, five years out from the day you realized life really is short.

I think always working toward something and having events to look forward to keeps life exciting.  I think back to ten years ago and I'm proud of the progress I've made and the woman I've become, and I hope to be even better 10 years from now.

What are your dreams for your life?  What did you want to accomplish by now that you haven't and what have you done to make sure you have accomplished that goal 5 years from now?

I'm a phenomenal mother (I know it's tacky to compliment yourself but if you knew me you'd agree) and my education/career plans are on hold until I buy my house in February, my body is banging and I've overall happy.  But the one area I'm lacking in is quality friends.  I'm the type of woman that doesn't NEED a bunch of friends but I'd at least like a few power friends that share my aspirations.  I love my friends I have now, but I'd much rather talk about the strategy to achieve our goals rather than talk about what we wanna or are gonna do every single year. 

Life is so short, we have to go after the things we want because before we know it we'll be thinking about all the things we would do differently if we were 25, 35, 45 years old again.

 

[dreamyxo]

Yes it is short it seems like the years are just flying by now.  It was like only yesterday that it was June 1st now it's the middle of the month already. 

[oldbuddy]

Wait until you roll past 70 and you will be thinking how much longer is this going to last? 

[PGS28]

I know exactly what you mean!

Yes it is short it seems like the years are just flying by now.  It was like only yesterday that it was June 1st now it's the middle of the month already. 

[kilophkadamas]

Life feels even shorter when you look back and realized you didn't accomplished as much as you had hoped in your 20's lol, I'm also turning 30 in about 5 months and although its just a number, i'm trying to be as productive as possible while i'm still 29 lol.

Of course we shouldn't dwell on the past though, and I plan to make my trek to 40 a satisfying and fulfulling one. .

[PGS28]

 :- I hope that was a joke...... I hope I never get to that point. I don't think everyone past 70 feels that way.  I'm a "focus on the solution, not the problem" type of person so I'd rather explore ways to make my life exciting again within my means if I ever start feeling like that. It could always be worse 

Wait until you roll past 70 and you will be thinking how much longer is this going to last? 

[PGS28]

I'm 31 as of May, it just seemed like I just turned 30.  I get the same way around my bday, I start getting super progressive toward my goals.

I really don't think too many people have accomplished as much as they thought they would have and you are SO right, we shouldn't dwell on the past But if we keep being proactive toward our goals that'll definitely reduce future regrets/disappointments. As the saying goes: where would you be today if you had started a year ago?

Great contribution, thanks!!!

Life feels even shorter when you look back and realized you didn't accomplished as much as you had hoped in your 20's lol, I'm also turning 30 in about 5 months and although its just a number, i'm trying to be as productive as possible while i'm still 29 lol.

Of course we shouldn't dwell on the past though, and I plan to make my trek to 40 a satisfying and fulfulling one. .

[Timberlan127]

My Dad used to tell us all the time that the older you got the faster time went and when I was younger I used to think: That's crazy! Time is time. But now that I'm older I can see what he means. It does feel like I have less time all the time. It's scary how fast it goes by. I guess that's just the way life is.

[amahomes]

! will turn 70 my birthday and I am so  excited about it. Yes I have gone through a lots of up and down. There was time I thought I was not going to make it. I do not regret what I been though. I thank God and all heavenly Host and the people that God send my way. Thank God for his guide and the comfort of His Love. Thank all of you on fusion for the reflection.

[oldbuddy]

:- I hope that was a joke...... I hope I never get to that point. I don't think everyone past 70 feels that way.  I'm a "focus on the solution, not the problem" type of person so I'd rather explore ways to make my life exciting again within my means if I ever start feeling like that. It could always be worse 

Wait until you roll past 70 and you will be thinking how much longer is this going to last? 

Yes it was a joke. I explore new ways to get more free money every day.

[msmoneybags48]

Life became short for me, I believe, when I turned 30.  My father had died when I was 2 of brain cancer; in fact, men on his side on the family would die unexpectedly at the age of 30 or beyond.  Because of his demise, I feared I would die of the same fate.  I wake up in the morning and thank God I am still here 24 years later, nearing 55 in less than 80 days.  I also lost my grandmother at the age of 31; she was the reason that education became a driving force for me; she lived to be 83 and died 47 days to her 84th birthday (she was born in 1905).  I am destined to believe that God has a greater plan for me.

[alamedann]

Wait until you roll past 70 and you will be thinking how much longer is this going to last? 

I'm turning 50 this year and thinking, "Gee, I might only have 25 years more of life left."  I know, a real bummer thing to think.

I have a friend's mom who's in her early 80s with end-stage emphysema.  Her doctor is giving her 6-12 months left to live.  I''m not sure I'd want to know something like that.  On the other hand, she has a chance to do some things she's always wanted to do if she wants.  Life is really too short!

[PGS28]

I see what your dad means too lol

My Dad used to tell us all the time that the older you got the faster time went and when I was younger I used to think: That's crazy! Time is time. But now that I'm older I can see what he means. It does feel like I have less time all the time. It's scary how fast it goes by. I guess that's just the way life is.

[PGS28]

I use to make "what I would do differently" lists but I realize if I had changed anything I would have changed everything and I wouldn't be where I am today, which I'm quite content with.  Is that a current pic? You look GREAT!!!

! will turn 70 my birthday and I am so  excited about it. Yes I have gone through a lots of up and down. There was time I thought I was not going to make it. I do not regret what I been though. I thank God and all heavenly Host and the people that God send my way. Thank God for his guide and the comfort of His Love. Thank all of you on fusion for the reflection.

[gaylasue]

I like to believe time is going by quicker because it is getting closer to the time for the Lord Jesus Christ to return!