The fact that the good times end means we have to recognize and relish them while they are happening. These are some of the memories that will sustain me in my dotage in the nursing home (should I be so unlucky as to wind up in such a place...as opposed to living a full-tilt life well into my late 70's, and just dying in my sleep one night - in my own bed, in my own home).
Mexico this winter was grand! We had the best time. Highlights included:
Finally finding "Philo's Bar" in the town of La Cruz, Nayarit. Great live music and a nightly crowd ready to dance and party. Apparently they stream music live over the internet on Wednesday nights, so we must try to tune in for some vicarious enjoyment.
We made in-roads into the Puerto Vallarta social "hoi-poloi" by winning a Valentine's Day contest sponsored by the chef/restaurant/hotel mogul Thierry Blouet, who has several restaurants in the Bay of Banderas area, plus the Hotel des Artistes in Punta de Mita. Being on their e-mail distribution list paid off with an invitation to the 3rd anniversary private wine and cheese party at the Cafe del Mar - a lovely and memorable evening.
Having friends visit from home is always a highlight, and we spent a fun evening at "The Cheeky Monkey" on the PV malecon with a gang from Mudge Island. This place has killer $1.00 margaritas and a fun-loving, attentive staff who make every visit one to remember (if you can!).
But, all good things come to an end. Just as you can't stop the world from endlessly turning, and the sun from rising and setting, it's important to simply savour the fleeting moments we are granted - moments of beauty, serenity, fun and comraderie...we need to capture and cherish them.
The threat of the nursing home looms large, because none of us knows what our future holds. It's SO important to enjoy the here and now, and whatever health, youth and vitality we have. Memories may have to sustain us through a lot in the future, and I am well armed!
Todo bien. (It's all good.)
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