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~ Feeling a little lighter and having fun ~

Posted by Barb @amberpep, Jan 30, 2018

Well, I think my family really thinks I've gone off the deep end. Maybe they're right, but I'm sure enjoying it. Saturday I pick up Kellar (against my family's advice!), I've had a purple and blue stripe right in the front of my hair for the passed 18 months, and I finally got myself something I always wanted. Way back when I was in 6th or 7th grade, all the girls were wearing "saddle shoes." I desperately wanted a pair .... after a lot of begging, my alcoholic parents finally relented. So, one night, the 3 of us went to a shoestore and I got those saddle shoes ..... BUT the "saddle part" was not black or brown .... instead it was RED PLAID and they had THICK RED FOAM SOLES, obviously making me stand out like a sore thumb. Well, the other day, I ordered a pair of real saddle shoes from Zappos, and they came today. I love them! So, here I am, a 73 year old woman, with purple and blue stripes in her hair, wearing saddle shoes and walking a dog who is probably very long with short legs! I may look like I'm nuts, but I'm sure having fun.
abby

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Lorraine | @desirea | Jan 30, 2018

@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 31, 2018
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@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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@amberpep

This sounds delightful, Abby. I wish I lived closer so I could go out and walk with you!

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Barb | @amberpep | Jan 31, 2018
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@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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Hi Lorraine .... that's exactly what I'm doing. This is not the "Mom" my kids grew up with ... then a "very good, very quiet, woman who wouldn't say "poo" if forced to. Well, thanks to my therapist and the Psychiatrist I have who is excellent, as they said "good Suzy" has gone back in her room, and her "evil twin" (not really evil) has come out. I speak up, don't let any of them walk all over me, and I speak my mind, respectfully, when appropriate. I sure wish I'd have "woken up" a little earlier in life, but better late than never! Well, better go, put on my saddle shoes, comb my purple and blue hair, and head out. he he he he he LOVE IT!
abby

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Jan 31, 2018

@amberpep, I am grinning ear-to-ear as I make a mental picture of this scene:-) I imagine a bounce in your step, too!
Enjoy the todays of your life - because the past is gone, and the you are creating your future!!!
Rosemary

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Lorraine | @desirea | Jan 31, 2018
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@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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@amberpep Hi Abby Take a few selfies while your at it 🙂 So happy to hear your enjoying your self!

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Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Jan 31, 2018
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@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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@amberpep -- I echo what @rosemarya said--I'm grinning ear-to-ear picturing you. Good for you for asserting yourself, being the real you and having a little fun.

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Barb | @amberpep | Jan 31, 2018
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@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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Believe it or not Lorraine ..... I don't know how! abby

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Barb | @amberpep | Jan 31, 2018

Thank you so much Rosemary .... yes, this does make me feel good.
abby

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Lorraine | @desirea | Jan 31, 2018
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@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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@amberpep Abby I wish I could help you but I don't even have a cell phone lol Sorry!

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Barb | @amberpep | Jan 31, 2018
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@amberpep It's just wonderful that you are being you. Forget what every one else says! It makes you happy and that's all that counts!!! You are old enough to make your personal choices now!! : D

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You're smart Lorraine ..... this is my first "fancy phone" ... had a flip phone for years. This thing is driving me nuts! I may just get another flip phone, have the contacts transferred, and call it done.
abby - the "totally non-tech"

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