I woke up this morning feeling about like I always do when my dearest Love, who had arisen before me (as usual) and was blasting away at some horrible alien thing on her computer, looked over her shoulder at me and said “Happy birthday honey!”. At that single moment in time I realized that today was indeed not only my birthday, which I usually forget about almost every year, but it was my fiftieth birthday as well.
Funny—I don’t feel fifty.
I suppose at this point I could ramble on in the vein of ‘where has the time gone?’ sprinkled here and there by such statements as ‘it seems only like yesterday’ and ‘I can remember when’ and other types of nostalgic reminiscing but I’m not going to right now–maybe later. I’m hungry and it’s time for lunch.
But before I throw one of those frozen hamburger patties into the microwave to thaw, it occurred to me that some of you might be wondering how I might be feeling about this securing of my first half a century upon this world of ours. How I might be looking upon the next fifty that are in front of me now, realizing that I’ve finally reached the point in my life where there’s most likely less years left to me then I’ve lived so far?
In short—how am I handling the fact that I’m at the beginning of being OLD?!!?
Well, I’ll tell ya’.
I’m taking my time, taking one step at a time and feelin’ just fine!
Bring it on, baby. Bring it on.
Happy Half Century … and I hope you have many more fiftieths.
You are looking remarkably fit for a youngster, though you could do with a bit more meat.
Youngster? Ah, thank you G’dad, you just made my day…er…night…either one. I worked hard on that tan you know. Had to run around outside for 6 hours to get like that (does no good to hold still, the rays completely miss me).
And I put on a good 25 pounds for that picture. Wasn’t easy either. If that farmer ever finds out who filched those prize cows of his I’m in trouble.
You’re not old until your toes feel it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39A2J-yo2Nc
Wishing you lots of spry days and laughter!
Love,
The Old Ladies
Welcome Ladies – I’m in luck then. My toes feel just fine. Guess that means another fifty to go?
I enjoyed your video by the way. Nice and unique, above the norm as it were. More please.
Happy birthday! I hope you have a brilliant day and many more birthdays to come!
Yours is just a day after my grandad’s [how is that for a random fact?!].
Cat – I love random facts. Can’t think of one at the moment though. Busy planning out my second childhood. Don’t want to get caught short when it arrives.
I don’t know if the day was brilliant or not but I did enjoy it. And the cake too (what little I was allowed that is).
Happy birthday grandad!
Fifty… The fun is just beginning, right?
That poor dude needs a burger, will you thaw one out for him too. Looking at that I kinda like fat.
Janeywan – Absolutely the fun begins. I actually feel good about being fifty. Changed my whole outlook it did. I’m just keeping the old outlook in a drawer as a back up in case the new one crashes and has to be reloaded.
Oh…I sent the dude out the nearest greasy diner with orders not to come back until his cholesterol has upped by 20 points. Come to think of it, he probably outweighs me by 10-15 pounds or so. I take after my father’s side of the family–bit on the slim side.
Happy Birthday my friend! The big 50! Enjoy every minute!
Its a dim memory for me now but boy did I enjoy it!
April 26th is my next one …55 – heading for Tenerife on the 25th to enjoy it in the sun!!!
Kate – Dim memory? Watch out now–you know what they say about memories slipping for folks like us (but you look so young).
Oh…wait…I’ve always had that problem. I forgot.
After my 50th, I started age regression. I figured either way I’d ultimately end up in diapers so I might as well age backwards to have more fun. This also allows my husband to be married to a younger woman without all the hassle of a divorce. I’m looking forward to my 40th birthday next year. I give you this recommendation as a birthday present. Have fun!
Catch her – I’ll take that recommendation to heart, believe me. Unfortunately, I seem to be reverse aging faster than my wife is but then again…
I always did appreciate older women.
I hit 48 today but I’m dreading the big Five-Oh I guess. I’m about to do a job change but the idea of a mini vacation seems appropriate.
Mal – Changing jobs is always a good excuse for taking a mini-vacation. Come to think of it, just about any life changing events would be a good excuse.
I’d wish you a very happy birthday, but that photo made me throw up a little in my mouth…
Seriously tho, I’m not far behind ya, so blaze a good trail.
Rob O. – Sorry about the bad taste in your mouth but thanks anyway.Getting up there, huh? Well, it only gets better from here (kinda has to dosn’t it?) so a-blazing I shall go.
Belated B’day wishes and many more!
Quickroute – Thanks! Better latent than never I always say.