A String of Pearls

I think I am on an organizing frenzy! 
                                             I want everything organized! 

Lately it's been my jewelry that has caught the brunt of my state of mind. 

I have always had trouble picking out which jewelry to wear with what outfit. So, I finally decided that the problem is because it's not ORGANIZED!!!

I dragged everything out of my jewelry chest. Laid my necklaces on the bed. That was after I threw a bunch of them in a bag to pass on to great-grands for play-time.

I've never worn that seafoam and gold one. Love it but I have nothing to wear it with. I need to go clothes shopping! 

Same with that really dark green to the left. I buy because I like something and that is the wrong thing to do. You should buy things that match some outfit you already have. 

I spent hours finding the perfect earring to go with a necklace. If I had a bracelet to match, better still. 

This set is black and silver. 

There was a pair of earrings with it when I bought it. I am such a chicken! I've never had my ears pierced! It's like finding a needle in a haystack these days to find clip earrings. Just ask anyone who is a chicken like me😰 So, now I have to buy some clip ones that match this set.

But, pearls.. you can get away with anything if you own a string of pearls. Wear them with jeans... or a ball gown or anything in between. 

What kind of jewelry do you wear? I hope you don't have as much trouble figuring it all out like I do... but I am more organized now. Things should go much smoother. We older ladies like for things to be uncomplicated. 

Odd Packaging

I recently ordered 3 plates from Etsy. I already had a couple of this particular pattern to match a tea set I had won playing bingo when we lived on Midway Island back in 1958. 

I got so tickled when I opened the priority mail package. I so seldom order from Etsy. And, yes, I know that it's individuals or companies that sell their wares there so you just never know what you'll get the items packed in. 

I just thought this was too good to share. But, hey, maybe you've had some that topped mine.

Okay, it came in a nice Priority Mail box. Here is one of the pretty plates I ordered.

One of the protective pieces was a rather thick insert from a newspaper. All it had in it was obits. Boy, a lot of people dying in that neck of the woods!

And, wadded up dress pattern tissues. 

And, between each plate was a perfectly good Priority Mail envelope. Three of them. Guess what! I'll be putting those to good use next time I need to mail something! Thanks, ever who you are that packaged this for me. 

My Funky High Heels

My last post was about my distaste of wearing "old lady" shoes!! 

So, my daughter sees the post I did and sends me some photos she made of a time I spent with her and my other daughter, Susan. 

Seem that Susan had a reason, strange, but a reason nonetheless... to have some WEIRD shoes. And, the younger set started trying them on. And, acting silly and having fun. 

Then, it was my turn. Let me tell you... I have no idea how anybody walks in those things.

I had them on my feet but I never let go of that bed post.

If I had, I would have hit the floor for sure. 

Do you see the little fish swimming around in the water in the platform of the shoe? 

No... they are not real. But, the little plastic fish did swim... 

Yes, I will try most anything ONCE.... 

Wearing "Old Lady" Shoes

Growing old has it's pluses and minuses! I'll talk about the plus side later but right now I am just aggravated about this minus!

I am a shoeaholic... I love shoes. But, I always had trouble finding shoes to fit. I have these narrow feet, see .. And, buying shoes ...forget it unless you want to pay a bundle for one pair. 

My feet are narrow. Oh, I said that. But, my heels are a quad A size. You can't even buy them with heels that narrow these days. 

I am just ticked off big time that I am reduced to "OLD LADY SHOES" now. 

Hate them!! 

It all started with 2 total knee replacements. I don't care what they say, Tinanium does not work as well as bones. And, then I got a balance issue due to hearing loss. I am also flatfooted as all get out and I have a pinched nerve on my foot bottom right next to my toes. The good Lord never intended for me to walk around on those 7 inch heels you see nowadays. 

Walking on heels is like taking my life in my own hands. Or feet! So, I went with lower heels. 

Just for Sunday, mind you. No way am I going to wear those old lady shoes when I have a nice Sunday dress on. 

My podiotrist talked me into getting some Orthopedic sandals. I feel like they don't give enough support.

They are okay. But, I found some online that I love.

I liked them so well, I got me another pair!

They are comfortable, look nice, have velcro so I can make them fit my narrow heels. 

But, again, I can't wear those with a Sunday 'go to meeting' dress. 

That, my dears, is one minus with getting old that I am totally upset about. Maybe if I had taken better care of my feet when I was young and stalked around in those high heels it wouldn't be  a minus now. 

Things Good For Your Brain

I am real interested in keeping my brain sharp as long as I can. So, I wanted to read an article I found in a Readers Digest that came last Sept. You can tell I am a fast reader, can't you? Just kidding. 

So, this article gives a list of things that are good for your brain. 

1. DREAMS. 
Oh heck, I am an expert at dreaming. I have some of the doggone craziest dreams. But, maybe 'crazy' isn't good. Maybe they need to be more 'refined'. I'll work on it.

2. GUM CHEWING: 
What!! How does that help. Besides, I do NOT like to chew gum. Guess I miss out on that one.

3. SOCIAL INTERACTION: 
Does social media count?

4. VIDEO GAMES: 
I disagree...well, maybe I would if the games were not filled with violence. Oh, I just remembered... a long time ago I played Tetrus. 😀

5. SEX: 
Come on.... do you know how old I am!!!😖

6. VACATION: 
That I do. Often as I can. Really, life right now is a vacation. 

7. MEDITATION: 
I occasionally will sit and mediate... maybe for 5 minutes. I can't sit still long enough for those long sessions. So, does 5 minutes count?

8. LAUGHTER: 
I love to laugh. But, I'm by myself alot. Not much funny on tv. So, I watch YouTube. Those silly animals and such. I can't tell a joke to myself 'cause then I'd already know the punchline.

9. EXERCISE: 
Okay, now I've found something I can laugh at!

10: HEALTHY EATING: 
I try but just don't drive me by an ice cream shoppe, or a candy store or a bakery. 

How are you doing with keeping your brain healthy? 

Fun In The Sunflower Field

At this stage of my life, it surely doesn't take much to make me happy. Being with family ranks high on the chart!

And, doing something I've never done before. I get a huge kick out of that. 

Today dau. Shirley and I went to granddaughter BB and her hubby's house on the Eastern Shore to see their very large sunflower field. 

We soon were being greeted with bright yellow faces. It was like being surrounded by nothing but pure sunshine. Bees swarmed about... 

Beautiful butterflies enjoyed the nectar...

We snapped away with our cameras. 

We wandered from row to row, searching for that perfect shot. 

And, I admit, we posed for a few snaps as well...

There is so much joy in the simple things of life, like being with loved ones in a field of sunflowers.