Seven in Seventeen

I know we are a good twenty-nine days into the New Year but life has been nothing short of a Lifetime movie lately so let’s just say, better late than never.

As one year closes and another begins, I am not one for resolutions; rather, I try to reflect on the past year and make some sense of it – lessons learned, accomplishments made, obstacles overcome, obstacles still pending, friends made, friends lost, etc.

So, here it goes…

Seven Things I Learned in 2017:

7. Donald Trump is, indeed, as dumb as he looks. That’s a book you can judge by the cover.  

6. Teachers deserve more respect, more autonomy, and waaaaaay more money. 

…because, y’all, my wine habit is getting expensive.

5. Accomplishments rooted in arrogance are not accomplishments at all. (sit on that for a while)

4. Running a marathon never gets easier, but the feeling of crossing the finish line and hanging up another metal never grows old. I completed my sixth full marathon this past year and logged over 600 miles of running for the year 2017. My legs were tired. My knees were sore. My heart is full. …and I’m ready for another. Any takers?

3. Some people are simply not worth your time. Period. End of story. Let those “trolls” go.      

2. Aluminum foil does not belong in the microwave. Thanks, Tingle.    

1. Sometimes in life, the best thing we can do is to take heed of Elizabeth Taylor’s advice...

“Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.”