Manic Monday#1 ... Musings and More ...

It's clear to me that I'm doing too much
and need to slow down
somehow ...

It's late in the day ... and I'm uninspired, but thought I'd try my hand at Manic Monday for the first time. Apparently this is #120, so it's been around a while.

1. What is your ideal age?
Methinks it's right now (and always has been) ... so for me
that's 63 ... Retired life is pretty kewl ;--)

2. What is your best excuse for being late?
I don't often NEED an excuse, because I'm usually early wherever I go ... and alway have been. When I am late, honesty seems like the best policy.

3. If you had to give yourself a nickname, what would it be?
Hmmmm ... I've dubbed myself 'storyteller' here in the Blogosphere, and methinks it suits me for now, so I'll stick with it ... though I do like being 'a nonny mouse' too.

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The French Open Men's Final

Sadly ... the Men's Tennis Championship match wasn't nearly as exciting as the Women's Final this year. I had great hopes for a highly competitive match between Rafa and Roger given their last match in Hamburg ... ('best of three sets' ... won by Federer) ... but Nadal played magnificently from the first point and Federer looked 'flat' from the start, and 'stunned' within a few games. Both men's semi-final matches were more exciting to watch. One wonders whether Roger's extended bout of Mononucleosis has some lingering effects on his energy levels or whether Rafa has improved that much in such a short time? With Wimbledon just two weeks off, I'm hopeful Roger gets some rest and regains his energy levels and finesse ... or we're likely to see a new champion there.

Ana Ivanovic with French Open Trophy
Photo source Yahoo Sports
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It's been a while since I've shared a Blogthing ...
and since it's 'beach' weather here
I chose this ;--)

What the Beach Test Says About You?

You like people, but you're careful about who you get close to. Friendship is important to you... so important that you aren't just friends with anyone. (This doesn't seem terribly accurate to me because I'm friendly with just about everyone I encounter.). You don't fall in love easily. It takes you a long time to get used to someone. Intimacy doesn't come easily for you. (Once upon a time I did 'fall in love easily' ... but life has taught me to be a bit more cautious in love.) You are a passionate person. You are free wheeling, fun loving, and ruled by your emotions. (This is true to a certain extent, but I'm not RULED by my emotions ... though I am 'attuned' to them.) Your sense of humor is goofy and silly. You are good at making almost anyone laugh. (I've never been good at telling jokes, but folks around me do smile and laugh often ... and that's a good thing because laughter is healing).

The Beach Test
Come on ... you KNOW you want to find out and share
either in comments below, or on your blog.
Just leave me a link if you
do the latter ;--)

Thought for Today
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." ~ e.e. cummings