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Reflections On This Final Day of Fifty-Three by ericvancewalton

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Reflections On This Final Day of Fifty-Three
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Each year the days leading up to my birthday are typically spent in reflection—setting new challenges/goals, reassessing the progress of previous ones, and just an overall *soul check-in*. If I like what I see then it just requires minor course-corrections here and there but if I don’t like what I see then the changes required are more radical. 

At fifty-three, life took a ninety degree turn. A new house on the outskirts, back to homeownership, a chapter I thought I’d closed in 2015. Since leaving the city last November, my life has quieted down in more ways than one. I’ve eased into a steady daily rhythm, with writing flowing naturally. It’s not all been smooth sailing, but the good has outweighed the bad. 

*What more can a person ask for in life?*

Here at the cusp of fifty-four, it feels like this will be a year of even greater transition. I see old friendships fading away into the realm of memory, new ones forming. Global travel is once again on my mind, as well as new and different dreams. 

I know I’ve been saying this for the last few years but I really think this is the year I’ll start building my YouTube channel. I want to apply my love of storytelling and creativity in other ways and can think of no better way than attempting to master this art form. The thought of doing this motivates me in ways that writing books no longer does. I’ll be sharing more about this soon. : ) 


My next trip around the sun will consist of lots of inspiring **nature walks…**


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**Volunteering.** Me and ten other neighbors helped to spread twelve yards of black dirt in the neighborhood yesterday. I've led a extremely blessed life and now it's time to spend more time and energy giving back. 

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**Sharpening my culinary skills.** This is actually my first birthday present this year from my wonderful sister-in-law. This book will be an excellent first step (thanks Lilli!)

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**Travel.** Nothing excites me as much as experiencing new cultures. We have so much of the world left to see and there's no time like the present to collect more stamps in the old passport. 

**Spending more time with family and friends.** At around that half-century mark you begin to really understand how fast time is ticking away. Sometimes it seems the world puts up every road block it can to prevent you from spending time with the people you love but this next year I'll be hurdling those road blocks. 

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Last, but not least....

**Working on me.** It's important to remember that we're all works in progress. I’ll keep trying to become the best, healthiest, and happiest version of myself I can possibly be. It's still my belief that this is the best gift you can give to both yourself and to the world. 




 









All for now. Thanks for reading. 

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@bozz ·
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You are much braver than me!  I don't think I could do a YouTube channel.  I get nervous enough talking in public.  Something like that would push me over the edge I think!  Happy Birthday by the way.  I just had my last AARP Free birthday a little bit ago.  It's a weird feeling.  I just hope I can make this year one to remember before I turn that corner!
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The thought of it makes me uneasy and I think that's why I look at it as such a challenge. I hear from most people who start that they feel that same uneasiness on camera but the only way to get over it is to do it repeatedly and it gets easier. Thank you Jay! A word of advice, don't join AARP. We made that mistake and had one heck of a time cancelling it. We found that there aren't many benefits worth taking advantage of an they FLOOD you with junk mail and spam. I hope this is a good year for you too! You're going to love your 50's.
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Ah, thanks for the tip!  I guess it makes sense given how much they advertise on TV.  Believe it or not, I joined the NRA a long long time ago and it was pretty much the same thing.  As soon as I joined for the year they were already sending me stuff to renew my subscription.  After that I just kind of lost interest.  It seemed like a good idea at the time, but now...
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It's just like that, time is passing very fast and a year passes and we don't even realize it. And here is the truth that it is taking us a long time to solve the goals we have set in life and the challenges we are facing at this time, but one day we will definitely do all these things. 
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@ericvancewalton ·
Time waits for no one! That becomes ever more apparent with each year that passes.
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@djbravo ·
Yeah. 
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@elias22 ·
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Happy early birthday 🎉
I really like how you take time each year to reflect on your life and set new goals.
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@ericvancewalton ·
Thank you!
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@gabrielatravels ·
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Happy Birthday! And good luck with the YT channel! It's never too late to start one. In fact, internet is the future for all of us.
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@ericvancewalton ·
Thank you! This is the year. I have absolutely no excuses not to do it. The goal of it won't be to make money but to just create and have fun with it. I have a unique idea for a channel that I hope people will enjoy. More on that soon. : )
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@lizelle ·
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Happy happy birthday Eric! I'm sure all your wishes will come true with your amazingly positive mindset.
I can see that the time you spent with your family was very special. Spending more time with family is what I've also decided to do from now on, more so when I move.
It's awesome that you and your neighbours have tackled a project together, we all need to become pro-active.
I will pop into yout YouTube channel more often and see what you're up to there. That is a whole new world, looking forward to seeing what you're going to produce, that's super exciting!
...and, enjoy your journey into the culinary world!
How I wish you'd visit Africa one day!
Most of all, have a wonderful day, and wishing you tons of blessings!
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@ericvancewalton ·
Thank you so much Lizelle! It was a low key but wonderful birthday. I spent it with my wife and our son. I think I'm going to follow the advice of many about building a backlog of content before posting my first video. I'll be sure to make an announcement on Hive once I start uploading to YouTube. I may create a whole new channel aside from the one I have now just to make it a fresh start. Africa is definitely on my list and if I step foot on that continent you'd better believe I'll be paying you a visit. : )
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@madaug ·
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Truly, there's something powerful about the birthday reflections. Congrats on the new chapter at 53, looks like getting out of the city was exactly what you needed. 
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@ericvancewalton ·
Thank you! Getting out of the city was definitely a good decision.
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“The good has outweighed the bad.” I like this phrase. I know many won't be able to say the same, so for you to be able to say that, it's like thanking life. I thought you would have Bourdain's book by now. I can imagine your excitement with that gift. Today, on the eve of your birthday, I wish that your wishes, all of them, come true, my dear friend. You know that I admire you very much and that you are a person, who although I do not know personally, has all my esteem. I send you a big hug and happy birthday in advance.🫂🌺
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@ericvancewalton · (edited)
Thank you Nancy! I'm grateful to count you among my friends! When it comes to life I think it's important to try to focus on the blessings. It can be difficult sometimes but so important because we gradually become whatever we give our attention to. I have a few of Bourdain's books but hadn't bought this cookbook yet! It's mostly classic French recipes. I appreciate the birthday wishes and hope you have a great week!
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Happy Birthday, Eric!!!
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Your pictures are to much beautiful 😍 I like your captures it's nice 🙂
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@ericvancewalton ·
Thanks!
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My pleasure ✨
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Good luck with the YouTube channel. I am sure you will enjoy it. I can say it has been an fun hobby for me, as well as free therapy too!
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Thank you! I'm ready to dive into that world now it sounds like a lot of fun. What's your channel?
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Very thoughtful of you to be reflecting before your birthday on the year passed and making plans for your new year. My birthday is just five days away and I will be forty nine, maybe this is something I will learn to do as well, certainly I have a lot to reflect on from this last year of my life...

In terms of YouTube just bite the bullet and start it! I have never had a channel, my son has one that he is monetizing so I can tell you what I learned from observing him and talking to him about it. He has 2.58k subscribers not much, but enough to learn some things. I would say:

1. Just start it, hardest part is to start
2. Have a long backlog of video content before your start posting it on YouTube so that you can have regular video releases even when life gets in the way as it will.
3. Consider shorts as well as that is one of the most popular types of videos, less monetizable but great for going viral.
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@ericvancewalton ·
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Thank you! I've found it to be very helpful to do a little self-audit every year. I appreciate the great advice! It's funny how your brain can come up with an endless string of excuses NOT to do things that push you out of your comfort zone. That's been my issue for the past few years, just continuing to do what is comfortable and familiar but the universe seems to be pushing me in other directions. Happy early birthday to you!
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"You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
said Zig Ziglar
Just do it is my motto now.
Happy Birthday Eric and go get that YouTube channel jumping.
Just have content made in advance I would say!
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@ericvancewalton ·
Zig had a lot of sage advice! That quote applies to just about everything in life. Thanks! Yes, what good advice to have content built up before launching. That's how I was able to get so much traction on Steemit when it first launched in 2016. I had a backlog of twenty years of content.
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@tengolotodo ·
Oh yes those backlogs work. We watch alot of YouTubers as my wife only watches YouTube and she keeps wanting to do something. I know the ones we like have decent camera work (but being in Hive/steemit that is a given knowing that) and are consistent.

Yes don't you just love sage advice, so much of it is applicable all over the place.
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@tonyes · (edited)
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RE: Reflections On This Final Day of Fifty-Three
Hola estimado @ericvancewalton.
Después de haber terminado una publicación sobre su último libro de poesías se me rompió la laptop que era mi equipo de trabajo y mi todo y no pude publicar el trabajo como quería.
No piense que me he olvidado.
Estoy terminando la publicación utilizando el teléfono porque ahora debo empezar a ahorrar para ver cuando me puedo comprar una laptop.

Necesito que me envíe una foto de la portada del libro, si es a color mejor.

Disculpe las molestias causadas.

Mis respetos. Feliz jornada.
Salud y saludos.




Hello dear @ericvancewalton.
After having finished a publication about his latest book of poetry, my laptop broke, which was my work equipment and my everything, and I could not publish the work as I wanted.
Don't think I've forgotten.
I'm finishing the post using the phone because now I have to start saving to see when I can buy a laptop.

I need you to send me a photo of the cover of the book, if it is in color better.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

My respects. Happy day.
Cheers and greetings.
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@ericvancewalton ·
¡No hay problema, @tonyes! ¡Siento mucho lo de tu computadora! Agradezco que te hayas tomado el tiempo de leer el libro.
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