I Didn't Think 50 Would Be Like This
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 10:11 PM 
I woke this morning to find I hadn't wrinkled like a prune overnight
Nor had I turned dull and frumpy in my sleep
(Quick check) Yes, I still think fun is….well, fun
I don't consider any shops off limits when it comes to buying clothes
And I'll swear I turned a head or two as I walked down the street today
I'm healthier than I've ever been
And happier, too
50 feels….liberating, empowering, exciting (I wasn't expecting that)
And like a massive sigh of relief
As if I can finally let go of all the striving and trying and inadequacy and hang-ups and wanting to please and worrying what others think. What the hell, it's time to just ENJOY life.
Time to throw caution to the winds and simply be ME. Because - it's now obvious - this life won't go on forever. Time, then, to be bold. To be real. Time to stand in the authority of my experience - the accumulated wisdom of half a century on this earth.
50 feels like gaining a voice. And permission to use it.
Reader Comments (6)
Happiest of Birthday's dear Helen!!!! Love to hear that spicy gal that is you. Be all that you are! I love it. May this be the beginning of a beautiful year. Hope we can meet some where again someday!
you are beyond lovely. I treasure the time I had to get to know you in NH. How many things have unfurled in life since then? xo
Wishing you a year of inspiration and joy. 50 sounds amazing! Much love xx
I love that...50 feels like gaining a voice. And permission to use it.
A belated happy birthday, dear one! Join the forever-young-at-heart club!
Your piece said it well. You're very much describing my experience as well.
Love, hugs and kisses!
Glad to hear being 50 is such a wonderful experience. Sounds as though life is full of hope and joy. Make the most of it