Turning 50

I turned 50 one month ago and frankly I don't understand why people get so upset by it. I looked forward to my birthday for months and when the day came I had a blast. My oldest daughter, Sara, was visiting from Costa Rica with my youngest grandson Simon. We had a great week while they were here.

The day before my birthday, there was a party at which a good time was had by all. I got flowers, a balloon and some gifts. We had great food, played games and had a lot of fun. The day of my birthday Sara took Stephanie (my youngest daughter) and I to a Spanish restaurant in Minneapolis for Tapas. The food was spectacular and we had a good time there as well.

Being 50 has not bothered me at all. In fact, I am going to take my first international trip in 3 days! I am going to Costa Rica to spend time with Sara, her husband John, their oldest son Malachi, and Simon. I'm very excited to see John and Malachi, since they were not here for the last trip.

Being 50 (and being a Nana) means to me that I have earned the right to wear ugly clothes, be selfish while driving, be forgetful and take naps. That does not mean that I think 50 is old. It simply means that I've hit a milestone and have earned the right for a little leeway. I do not feel any older or feeble in any way.

Now that I'm 50, I'm going to look forward to more fun in my life. As the kids were growing up I had all of the responsibility of every parent. My time wasn't own; the kids had to come first, which is the way it should be. Now my time is pretty much my own, and I have the freedom to indulge.

I've started this blog to chronicle my journey through the 50+ years. I hope to travel more after this years trip to CR, especially to spend more time with Sara and her family. Also, I've always dreamed of going to France. I would also love to learn how to play the violin. That goal is iffy, but I'm willing to give it a try! I also hope to loose weight and become healthier.

And this blog will follow all of my endeavors...