So I am officially half a century old today!! FIFTY!!!
It seems crazy! I don't feel fifty.
It's been a great fifty years so far!
In honor of my fiftieth, here's fifty things that have I've done, things about me, and things I have learned these last 50 years.
1. Been married 31 years to the same guy!! haha!
2. Most stuff doesn't matter, but the things that do matter-really matter.
3. Lived in lots of places. I think we've moved 15 (lost track!) times!
4. Raised 3 kids and now have 4 grandkids!!
5. Dance (or hoop) like no one is watching. It's so liberating.
6. It's never too old to learn new things.
7. I've been to 36 countries in the world! That's 14.3% of the world!
8. I love going to places that aren't your typical "touristy" places.
9. I'm an accomplisher..but I'm learning to relax and chill.
10. Reading God's Word is life changing. Especially reading the whole thing through quickly.
11. Make a decision. It's ok if you make another decision later. Just move, go, do something.
12. Friendships only thrive if you water them. A text, card or call goes a long way.
13. Take the picture. Be in the picture.
14. Enjoy the moment. Even if you don't post it on social media, just enjoy the moment you are in, don't be in a rush to go to the "next thing".
15. You'll make mistakes. Learn from them. Be humble. Accept correction.
16. I've been keto now over 5 years. It's a lifestyle that I love. It's helped erase my heartburn, made me think clearer, and kept my weight down.
17. Love grows where you water it.
18. I love traveling. I'll be glad when I can go overseas again. (dumb covid)
19. What you put into your body is important. Physically, spiriturally, mentally.
20. Who knows how many books I've read. I wish I had a list! Sometimes I'll start a new book and think...this sounds familiar! (because I've already read it!)
21. I've sold all our stuff so many times. (because of all the moving) Stuff is stuff and you'll always have a lot of it.
22. I usually struggle with exercise but I love hiking and walking and really enjoy yoga and aerial yoga!
23. When someone asks you to do something new or go somewhere new. Give it a chance.
24. I didn't think I could do aerial yoga at all, but my sister is a great encourager! I actually surprise myself with the things I do!
25. I rarely wear makeup but I love jewelry.
26. The need to impress others wanes as you get older, and get more confident in who you are.
27. Give someone that compliment!
28. I'm a natural blonde. Never colored my hair.
29. My hair is fine and thin...makes it hard to curl, but super easy to get up and go.
30. Skirts are my thing. Been wearing them now over 20 years. I love how they make me feel feminine and they are good for twirling and dancing.
31. Being best friends with your spouse is awesome.
32. Looking forward to the next 50 years! I wanna be that funky, hooping, crazy grandma.
33. I love hats!!!!!
34. Coffee, coffee, coffee...and tea. Yes!
35. One of my favorite things to do is go listen to live music on the weekends with Larry. Hoop and dancing!!
36. When meeting someone new, ask them about themselves. And listen.
37. I'm loving this stage of my life. Being a grandma, retired, rv living. ummmm yes.
38. Take the love language test. It's how you show love to others and how you feel loved. I'm service and gifts.
39. If I'm cleaning, I'm either showing service or really upset. ha!
40. I like music of all kinds. Bluegrass, classical, rock.. pretty much anything! But I love the 50s music a lot!
41. It's ok to be in pajamas at 6pm.
42. I want to learn to embroidery.
43. Love playing backgammon with Larry. I'm so glad my dad taught me how.
44. It's so exciting to see your kids as adults! To see them grow and learn and thrive!
45. When someone presents to you a new theory or idea. Don't immediately dismiss it. It's a great opportunity to research what your own beliefs are.
46. You become the thoughts you feed yourself.
47. You are never too old to change!
48. I started learning the ukulele last year. I've been practicing every day. It's so hard to strum and sing at the same time!
49. I don't like to cook. Larry's does all the meal making...thankfully!
50. Turning fifty sounds old, but old is only a state of mind. :)
