Soul Food~Everything I Know About Life I Learned on My 59th Birthday

July 1, 2014by Eva Starr0

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes, I have returned from my 3-day Glamping trip and have a lot to share with you. I learned many things about myself and life in a short period of time. I learned that:

  • 0622141747Glamping is definitely not for me, besides breaking the bank, I’m an Ohio girl and like the primitive camping by a lake with WATER in it, where I can fish, and I like sleeping with my head on good ol’ Mother Earth, and can do without running water or electricity for a few days, (as long as I have my corkscrew with me). Don’t get me wrong the cabin was decent enough but for the price I could’ve gone on a cruise. You had to bring everything; dishes, glasses, and even your own tea bags.

They do have everything in the Canyon Market located in the campground. If you want hot dogs, they come in a kit, you can’t find them on the shelves, the kitchen will prepare them for you “ready to go” for the lovely price of $50 for two people. For that price I’d be better off buying stock in Oscar Mayer.

  • I learned that I can’t let go of something as easily as I thought, Duh? I’m a Cancer, we hold onto things with those pincer crab claws of ours with the tenaciousness0624141430b of a Pit Bull. But, if I could’ve done my Eckhart Tolle impersonation I probably would not have thought about how much it was costing me per night and stayed in the moment of the very pricey cabin long enough to fully enjoy it.
  • 0623141456aI learned that when I did get out of my ego for a moment, I could enjoy the tide pools at El Capitan State Beach, and the Star Fish at the Ty Sea Center on Sterns Wharf in Santa Barbara. I learned that nature is one of the best things God has going for him. To see a  LIVE Star Fish attached to a rock in the ocean is a magnificent sight to behold. (maybe it’s because my name is STARR that I am so enamored with them.)
  • I learned that when you’re down in the dumps and feeling depressed that a best girl friend (is only a phone call away) and a bottle of wine can help get you through the rough spots.
  • I learned that California wood must have a different DNA than Mid-West or East-Coast wood, because I couldn’t let a fire to save my life. The fire never got any better than half-lit, mirroring the person trying to light the fire.
  • I learned that when you’ve tried everything there is under the sun, it’s best to “surrender” and go to the campground market and buy fire-starters.
  • I learned that we all make mistakes, (even pricey ones) and the more I dwell on it the bigger it grows, so I say BE GONE! That’s it, never to be mentioned again.
  • I learned that camping is not a SOLO sport, it’s a family affair. Without friends & family there with you to enjoy the $50 hot dogs it’s  not fun. A side note: Family or No Family, $50 hot dogs for two would have to come with Paolo Maldini or Richard Gere to light the fire.
  • I learned that when hiking the trails I came across deer, squirrels, and a posted sign half-way up the trail; WARNING: Juvenile mountain lion spotted, proceed with caution. I learned that wherever there’s Jr.; Papa can’t be far behind, no thank you.
  • I learned that life’s too short and you have to laugh at yourself and your mistakes along the journey. I learned that  I love you and appreciate you allowing me to share my thoughts about my life lessons.
  • Finally, I learned at the ripe old age of 59 I still got what it takes!

I love you and appreciate you, many blessings to you,

Lunch on my 59th Birthday in Santa Barbara (taken by the hostess)
Lunch on my 59th Birthday in Santa Barbara
(taken by the hostess)

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