Meet Berit
I’d like to share a little bit of how I developed into the woman I am today. For that, we need to go way back in time.
When I was about 13 years old, I had an epiphany of sorts. This was about the time I fully realized that I seemed to be missing two important pieces of anatomy that other girls had, and that was a pair of large breasts (mine were very small), and I was skinny to boot!
I quickly realized that I would have to have other attributes so I could attract a boy (way back then, that was the focus of most girls at that age). Therefore, I worked on my personality, my sense of humour, and my spirit. I’m delighted I realized that at such a young age because all three qualities have served me well my whole life.
Now let’s get back to the present decade. As I was starting to get my footing in my new life (without my husband Alex – he passed away in January 2016) I hoped that I still had my sense of humour and my spirit. I soon found out the answer.
A while ago, I was having a conversation with a neighbour. Upon learning of my husband’s death, he asked me if I’d like to join him for a coffee sometime. I thought, “How nice of him to suggest that.”
A while later he called and suggested we have that coffee. “Having coffee” turned into our going for a walk first, with my doggie, Ty.
When we got back to my place, I invited him to join me in a glass of wine. We were sitting on my deck, watching the sun set on the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean (I had a fabulous view at that time) and having a great conversation.
As he was telling me something amusing about his life, I laughed. He stopped talking and said, “I love your laugh! Your laugh is so rich and genuine.”
I thought to myself – who needs large breasts!
That thought helped me to realize I still had my sense of humour and my spirit was strong!
One of the advantages of having lived as long as I have is that I’ve had plenty of time to develop a good sense of humour and my “spirit.” I think a person that has spirit is said to have such qualities as courage, energy, vivacity; and is lively and animated. Or, another way of saying that is – your spirit is the vital animating essence of a person.
Here’s an example of what I mean when I say “having spirit.”
If I were to ask myself the question:
“Am I the kind of woman I’d like to spend time with?”
The answer would be:
“Hell yes!”
In my opinion, you’re never too young or too old to be a little outrageous! Hopefully, by reading my blog you will get some insights on how to be just a little bit outrageous. I’d also like to include the word enchanting because I think that’s a lovely word to use when describing a woman. Come to think of it, I would also include the word bewitching.
Being a little bit outrageous, enchanting and bewitching, sounds like a fun goal to attain!
When we got back to my place, I invited him to join me in a glass of wine. We were sitting on my deck, watching the sun set on the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean (I had a fabulous view at that time) and having a great conversation.
As he was telling me something amusing about his life, I laughed. He stopped talking and said, “I love your laugh! Your laugh is so rich and genuine.”
I thought to myself – who needs large breasts! :-)
That thought helped me to realize I still had my sense of humour and my spirit was strong!
One of the advantages of having lived as long as I have is that I’ve had plenty of time to develop a good sense of humour and my “spirit.” I think a person that has spirit is said to have such qualities as courage, energy, vivacity; and is lively and animated. Or, another way of saying that is – your spirit is the vital animating essence of a person.
Here’s an example of what I mean when I say “having spirit.”
If I were to ask myself the question:
“Am I the kind of woman I’d like to spend time with?”
The answer would be:
“Hell yes!”
