So long, Sarasota - Living Life to the Fullest

My lyrics to the tune of “Shallow” – sung by Brian Thulson

My time here in beautiful Sarasota is nearing an end.

Here are some of the good things I’m grateful for during this unexpected lockdown:

My friend, Becky, for sharing her lovely home and life with me
My friend, Brian, for singing Shallow (with my rewritten lyrics!)
The beautiful weather I’ve enjoyed the whole time I’ve been here
The gorgeous beaches, sunsets, trees, birds, moon, water, parks of Sarasota
Hosting a virtual dance party
Taking part in Seniors with Skills video chats
Zoomba!
Long phone calls with friends
Long walks
Making new friends
My family
Getting my Mom on Zoom!
My friends that joined my Carpe Diem GISH Scavenger Hunt Team!
Virtual games
Virtual dates with my new virtual man friend, Gregg
Getting cards and letters in the mail from Jackster, Michael B, Sonja, and Lisa
Creating my CarpeDiemDay Website
Learning iMovie and all the slideshows I made
Getting Gregg’s CD in the mail
Learning Spanish (Conversation Exchange with Jhonny, Conversa, Duolingo, Stella, reading with Becky, Pimsleur)
Netflix (Binging on Unorthodox, Tiger King, After Life)
Online grocery shopping
Chocolate
Book Club and CD Club with Gregg
Reading positive stories about all the people helping others
Adopting a flamingo from Sarasota Jungle Garden
Snuggly little Jack
Arbor Day Tree Slideshow prize of a Blue Spruce
Getting interviewed for a podcast
Helping Sara Dance get introduced to Zoom
Agile coaching with Becky
PacoPita, the Parrot

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One thought on “So long, Sarasota”

Wow!

Except for a minor global pandemic, it looks like everything worked out pretty darned well!

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Short introduction of Dan Jaworski, who is participating in the Kona Ironman after receiving an early onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Full YouTube video available here: https://youtu.be/BuqwJjPNZzk

Blog post: https://www.carpediemday.com/alzheimers-diagnosis-motivates-dan-jaworski-to-fulfill-his-dream-participate-in-the-kona-ironman/

When Dan Jaworski received a devastating diagnosis and a recommendation from his doctor to move forward on his bucket list, he knew what he needed to do.

“Within hours of my diagnosis, I contacted Sarah Hartmann at The IRONMAN Foundation. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity to race Kona on October 9, 2021”

The month of June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

You can read more about Dan and his inspirational story here. His attitude of resilience and strength is the same “Carpe Diem spirit” that I saw in my friend Craig Dunham when he was faced with an ALS Diagnosis. It’s the reason I started CarpeDiemDay.com.

Rather than ask for money, Dan asked for 140 names – one for each of the 140.6 miles of the race – of others who are battling Alzheimer’s and related diseases.

His list of 140 names, along with notes and tributes are listed on his site. And despite not asking for money, he has currently raised over $70K in donations for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Gratefully, I don’t currently know anyone personally suffering from Alzheimer’s, but I certainly understand the devastation and fear most people would have in the face of such a diagnosis.

Dan’s optimistic attitude, his drive, tenacity, and resilient spirit will most certainly work in his favor in the coming months, both in his training and in his overall health.

Let’s follow his lead! Whether it’s participating in an Ironman, writing a book, or repairing a relationship, don’t wait. Follow your dreams.

Carpe Diem!