As this is my last month in my 50’s I thought I would share some of my thoughts on this milestone birthday. First of all dang those years flew by. Especially the years between 50 and 59. I don’t remember any other decade where 10 years felt closer to 5. My goal is to celebrate 60 by honoring the past, embracing the present, and looking forward to the future with joy and anticipation.
If you follow me you have already read that at 50 I have decided to live a bolder life. To put my fears and my shyness behind me, embrace change, travel and make new friends and to enjoy the aging process. These really can be the best years of our lives, its a choice.
How I have chosen to celebrate. Originally I thought I would have a large celebration surrounded by all of the fabulous women in my life. At 50 I hosted a luncheon at one of my favorite restaurants in Marin County and loved it-loved introducing my old friends to my newer friends. I loved being celebrated by the women closest to me in my life. And at 60 I thought I would do something similar-but for some reason it just wasn’t working for me this year. Not for any sad or regretful reasons, I am not sad about turning 60 I feel blessed that I am healthy and I get to celebrate life.
What did feel right was crossing another item off my bucket list-and that is to go sky diving on my birthday. Talk about putting fears behind me. This is something I have wanted to do for years and turning 60 is the perfect reason to schedule it. No more excuses.
And the gift I am giving to me is a trip to Majorca, Spain (pictured) with a couple of friends- girls trip! Fun, sun, beaches, relaxation. And we have booked a cave tour-another challenge for me as I am very claustrophobic, caves are not my friend.
Let’s celebrate the aging process together. Let’s make these the best years of our lives, together, and let’s lift each other up and support each other on our journey.
Hugs,
Karen