Category: Beautiful People

Found a lovely Obento delivery by an awesome mom catering in the neighborhood- msg me and I shall refer ! Her Japanese style croquettes (no meat) are so savory and yummy. I wish I had them right now!😋

I have been sharing alkaline foods (simple, not oily, bland in that not spicy …okay, I admit croquets would be on my cheat sheet:) for the most part but perhaps I had been lax so last night … the heartburn came back. Ugh revenge of the GERD after some deep fried kakiage tempura and …coffee. Still I believe its not really the food causing the pains but something else. This burning pain was triggered by concerns over a family member and guilt associated with not being able to care for her. My nervous system must be fried from over-worries.

At times like this, I am really grateful for this witty and wise neighbor I walk with. It’s all spontaneous in that we don’t schedule or commit to the walks – if it’s do-able we go, if inconvenient, we pass. We hold no obligatory pressure or judgment. There’s no need to pose, impose or impress – we are authentic and open as there’s no agenda in sharing this activity. It’s pure self-interest we each accept as valid and good:) It’s also short and sweet talk and walk therapy session – walks are 30minute spurts and maybe 3000-4000 steps. Just right for a break in anyone’s day.

And unbeknownst to me at first – this walking companion is 80 years old – wow – I know – whhaat! Right? – who knew? – recalling how similar my current reaction is to when I reacted to a beautiful co-worker in her 30’s when I was in my 20’s – like how can you manage to look so pretty when you are SO OLD – you know, that attitude of a silly youth with little life experience, so poor that someone over 30 seemed no longer “young” in that definition back then – So here it is again resurfacing that similar prejudice I had back then – This 80 year old widow is so fit and positive despite some real challenges she has undergone she doesn’t rehash but I can only imagine. And wise , that she is.

I have always sought out older friends – the kind who inspires you and learn from. I know in the USA there’s a real UNacceptance and fear of aging but here’s someone who is honest about her fears but doing everything she can to stay well by exercising and eating well – and most important- staying sharp. Here’s someone you look at and realize wow life can be long and well lived. She is disciplined and so giving.

It’s a joy to hang out with someone who knows how to take care of herself. It’s a joy to learn from the older folks with so many gifts of experience and empathy. It’s a joy to see that one can live long and full and command respect – we all need this kind of a role model to not be afaid of aging and live today to the fullest.

Let’s see if she’s up for our walk today ! I can use some positive vibe of a 80 year old who has walked the walk, been there and done that but not letting that keeping her from staying fresh and … funny:) She’s adorable !