Year Four, Day 131: Longevity

Yesterday I had performance hangover. I slept late, skipped church and then went to the mall with my daughter and granddaughter.

It happens every time. I have come to expect it.

I feel much better today. But my wheezy cough has returned with a vengeance.

I might as well just embrace my wheezy cough. It seems to be with me for life.

Speaking of which, I've seen a number of posts recently about people who live to be over 100 years old. Centenarians. Such a wonderful word. I shall have to add it to my word journal.

I am collecting words to use in poems. None of them have morphed into a poem at this point, but I am hoping to be inspired by the Muse soon!

O.K. Back to Centenarians. When asked their secret to their longevity, they all had an amusing list:

"Stay away from men". "I ate lots of KFC and Twinkies". "I drink a shot of whiskey every night".

But a few things most of them have in common is to have a sense of humor, a purpose and keep life simple.

I think those are good words of wisdom for any age.

I still need to tell you about so many things. But in order to keep my purpose, I need to head over to the music center to prepare for my students.

I promise I will fill you in soon!

In the meantime, enjoy this lovely, sunny Monday!

Love,

Zita

P.S. I am hoping that daily hooping and Qi Gong will be my secret to longevity! At the very least to enjoying my current time on earth! Below is today's hooping video. Day 61!

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