Quick sand

That's what it feels like right now. I want to make some changes, but I do so like things the way they are. Everyone says that change is slow, but I suppose sometimes it is much better to change quickly & be done with it rather than over-think & agonize. Then again, on the flip side, how long is change supposed to take?

We moved into this house nearly 3 years ago... and we're still unpacking. Granted, this old house isn't exactly "user" friendly for folks wanting modern amenities. No air conditioning (by choice, but still) is a major turn-off to most. However, since in the past few weeks of recuperating from my ankle surgery, we all finally seem motivated to pull the house together. I always knew it would get done eventually, just never dreamed it would take this long.

Overall, I can say I am loving life after 40. Last year was probably one of my best years yet, life gets better with age... especially for females. There is one wrinkle though. My hair is beginning to have more noticeable strands of gray. Now, this is something I always thought I would be able to deal with. That aging gracefully would be something I could handle without enhancements. Unfortunately, I'm not sure I will be able to follow through. I've never colored my hair~ or even permed it. I like my hair color, its an interesting mixture of tones & highlights and I doubt I will find it in a bottle.

Another change that the new year has wrought is dealing with my daughter's sudden shift from tomboy to wearing make-up. Now I'm not opposed to make-up. At 16 she is more than old enough to learn the proper way to put it on & take care of her face. I hate to see her get caught up in the whole cosmetic world. But, I know she's finding herself. Learning her own style, figuring out what works for her. She has wonderful naturally curly/wavy hair... which as a teen I would have killed for considering the HOURS spent rolling & curling my own hair, only to have the curls fall out 5 minutes after brushing it out. Oh, the damage I have contributed to the ozone with the amount of Aqua Net hairspray I have doused on my hair while hoping & praying it would hold. All to no avail.

So, just as the song says "... time marches on..." the adventure is not nearly over.