In the past few years, I’ve stepped outside my comfort zone and enjoyed the results immensely. I shared my funny side with the world. I’ve laughed a lot which I swear is better than any multiple vitamin. I stepped in front of a camera and did some acting which I loved. I wrote a song which I know will be a best seller, once I find the perfect producer. I took professional advice from my son and (with his expertise) created an online presence for my writing and reaped the benefits.
I’ve faced a few obstacles (like vision problems from an assault) that challenged me not only physically but emotionally. I’ve taken six steps forward and six steps backwards all in the same day and then wondered why I ever got out of bed. Sometimes it’s good to face these kind of challenges because it fuels you more to overcome them. You have to find the positive in every situation that life throws your way.
I have a BIG bucket list and it’s not finished yet. I doubt it ever will be because as soon as I cross one thing off my list…I add another.
That’s my way of saying, “The best is yet to come”……
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i use a combo of shea butter and aloe vera moisturizer. Works great. I use shea butter on my lips, around my eyes and nose (dry areas), My father swears by vasoline.
p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
I am so glad you got encouragement to go in, at least, the writing direction. I’ll check out the other things, too. I truly believe if we didn’t have obstacles to overcome, we’d be boring, “synthetic” women with no character or inner beauty. Thankfully you had obstacles and aren’t any of those things. ♥
Thank-you for your kind words… I wrote this today after applying for yet another job where I hope someone will see beyond the age and appreciate my creativity, attitude and work ethics. I refuse to throw in the towel and think that it’s too late for wonderful things to happen…I will make them happen...That’s my motto!
I know what you mean. I’ve gotten discouraged, but not giving up. We’ll both get there! ♥
I hit the other side of 55 today and wrote a blog that has this line in it, “If not now when?” I tell my students that it’s never too late to be great and I tell them because I need to hear it too.
Happy Birthday!
You have inspired me in many of your columns…Thank-you!
I’m glad you hit it! I rather cowered when I recently turned 57… mid-50s didn’t sound too bad, but I’m not sure yet about “late-50s.” Maybe I can stay in mid for another year? ♥
I think you go it Debi you have to look for the positive side of a situation since the negative side is already rearing it ugly head , it makes going through anything better knowing that it has a silver lining…great post!
Thanks! It’s the best way I know how to make it through each day and keep smiling!
I must have been born standin’ up and talkin’ back…..I never give up or quit (although that can be a negative…staying in an abusive “marriage” for 31 years).
Freshman at age 64, because of what I wrote about my life, and won a scholarship. Keep on keepin on!
Hugs, Alicia