Technically, Still in My "Early Fifties"

Tomorrow is my birthday.  I will be fifty-two years of age.  I won't say "old" because I don't think of fifty-two as old.  While I am fully aware that I am no longer a young woman, I refuse to call myself old.  I love the age I am.  I exercise daily, enjoy current events and pop culture, and read so-called fashion magazines.  I have no desire to dress or act as a twenty-something; however, I don't think dressing as a dowager is necessary either.

Within the past four months, I've retired, my husband and I became grandparents to the most precious boy in the world, and we celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary.  Next week, we will enjoy vacation blessed with our three adult children, our son-in-law, our grandson, our dogs, and other friends and family. It will be amazing - just like last year and the previous fifty.

In the next twelve months, I will figure out what I want to do with the second half of my life...maybe.

Our grandson, the coolest baby in the world

Favorite outfit of the week  

wanderings...

As of today, I have been retired for two months.  Two whole months.  They have gone by quickly!  

I have sewn - curtains, pillows, little quilts - even opened an Etsy shop named ragpieces.bypope.  So far, it is just for fun - not profit.  I have exercised.  Most days, I walk at least two miles, usually more.  I have read books, mostly chick lit.  I have looked at Pinterest and all of the DIY boards in the world. I have tried many different projects - mostly small things. I have worked in our yard.  I have tried new recipes.  I have snapped pictures with my camera - not "artistic photographs" - just snapshots.  I have dreamed about the small beach house we are planning to build. I have talked with my parents.  I have spent time with my adult children and husband. Our "baby" turned twenty-three.  Our older daughter turned twenty-eight. I have gone to the beach several times.  I considered buying a SUP - stand up paddle board.  That is, until I realized I could not carry a board that is ten feet long and weighs fifty pounds up three flights of stairs.  My husband and I got a new puppy.  What were we thinking???


What will the near future hold?  Our first grandchild is due any day now.  This will be a joyous event!  My husband and I will celebrate our thirtieth anniversary.  I will turn fifty-two.  Hopefully, we will break ground on the small house at the beach we are planning.


What have I not done? Missed going to work.  Missed drama.  Missed taking meds for high blood pressure.

:)