So, I did a thing! I went and turned 50 years old. GASP!
Am I mad or sad about it? No! Not at all. Quite the opposite. I embraced turning 50 by focusing on all the things life has offered me over those 50 years and how I want to live my future years. I know that I am lucky in reaching that milestone because some don’t get that privilege.
My sweet sister hosted a surprise open house for me and while I had a feeling something was up, I truly was surprised. Mostly surprised by the people that showed up! There were people from past jobs, my current job, lifelong friends (seriously one that I’ve been friends with since birth and another since kindergarten), friends of my parents, and more. Sadly, my husband of almost 30 years wasn’t there and while I missed him I understood. I was asked if I was upset that he wasn’t there and I honestly wasn’t. He had a prior commitment that would have been a big hassle to get out of and he shows me that he loves me each and every day so missing my birthday was not a big deal in my mind. In the past, I may have been mad but one thing I’ve learned over the years is that birthdays and holidays are just another day on the calendar and sometimes life gets in the way. If you are present for those that you love every other day of the year then that one day is just a minor inconvenience.
Guess that means in my 50 years I’ve learned a few valuable lessons.
How many of you have reached that milestone in life?