“Lady, get a life.”
That was the comment that stopped me in my tracks.

One of my goals when I share online is to be positive, grateful, and thoughtful. Recently, I posted a short clip where I briefly fussed about someone parking in front of me and blocking my view of the river. In the second half of the clip, I let it go and decided to walk around instead. Still, that short moment of frustration is what someone focused on.

At first, the comment annoyed me. I thought about firing back a reply. But after sitting with it, I realized something important: the post didn’t fully reflect the message or life perspective I want to share. So, I deleted it.

What lingered was the reflection.

We tend to notice negative comments far more than positive ones. One line from a stranger can outweigh dozens of kind words. But the truth is, I do have a life—a very good one. It may not look flashy or impressive to everyone, but to me, it is a platinum life.

I raised a son and a daughter, and they still like to spend time with me. That alone feels like a major win. I still have three of my five siblings here to laugh with and love. I’ve also lost one brother and one sister, and that loss reshaped how I see everything. Their passing taught me that tomorrow is never promised and that today deserves our full attention.

I am lucky to have dear friends—people I enjoy simply being with. And I’m also comfortable in my own company. I can sit on my front porch and be perfectly content. I enjoy writing, reflecting, and now turning those thoughts into videos. I get out and move my body, and every time I finish exercising, I feel stronger and more alive.

When I feel stuck, I don’t stay there long. I get in my car and go somewhere—sometimes with intention, sometimes just to wander. Yesterday, that place happened to be the river, where a small annoyance reminded me how far I’ve come. I don’t let little things take over my peace anymore.

Losing my siblings taught me this: life is meant to be lived, not rushed through or wasted on anger.

So, to the person who told me to get a life—here’s my answer.

I have lived. And I plan to keep living each day with purpose, grace, and love. I do that by waking up grateful, choosing joy when I can, and reminding myself how fortunate I am to still be here.

That, to me, is a life well lived.