It's all in the mind

After my singing lesson today (which was really good fun, as usual), I decided to treat myself like a precious object (see "It's all about me" from 3rd March!), by going to Costa for coffee. I did toy with the idea of treating myself like a precious object by going for a lovely, long walk in the fresh spring air, but that idea lasted all of about 3 seconds! Motivation...now there's a subject for another night's blog!!

Anyway, as I sat savouring my delicious Flat White, my gaze drifted out over the shopping mall, watching the comings and goings. Some people rushing around, trying to get everything done before the kids come home from school; some mums with prams and toddlers and hands full of bags; some just strolling around, window-shopping and enjoying the bustle around them. But what really caught my attention was the number of elderly ladies, complete with walking sticks and "old Granny skirts". They looked ancient and fragile.

My Mam had a birthday today. She is officially elderly....but unofficially she is still a young thing! And comparing her to the old biddys in the mall today, she is years off being old! Not only does she not look old, or act old, but more importantly, I don't think she feels old. And therein lies the secret (well that and moisturising, don't forget the neck and decolletage, every day!)!

So today, I am grateful to my amazing mother, for teaching me the secrets of eternal youth, by her wonderful and inspiring example. I love you, Mam.

Gratefully yours.
xx