How to handle turning 50. Tips from a Pro.
A pro?
Ha.
On the brink of 5-0 and I’m teetering a bit.
Our assignment Day 2 of 31 Days to Build a Better Blog: a list post.
Today I visited a friend. A very old friend who had a birthday on the 25th of June. She turned 50 18 days before me. And like all my friends turning 50 this year — I presented her with my standard friend turning 50 gift.
I’m not going to tell you what it is because then you would know before I give it to you.
I reminded her of a conversation we had five years ago. When she was headed off to Africa with her husband, where I said, “The next time we see each other we’ll be turning 50!” Much laughter ensued.
Well hells bells, here we are five years later. And I’ve come up with a list to make turning the half century mark easier.
* Get over freaking out about dying your hair and do it. (Or schedule an appointment for July 9.)
* Remember you are an ugly crier. And age only accentuates the ugliness of the cry.
* Dye your hair.
* Lose five pounds by your birthday. This will not only make your summer white jeans fit better but lift your self esteem. (I’m starting again tomorrow. I have 10.80 days to accomplish this.)
* Look at all the gorgeous women over 50, if they can do it you can. With the help of a dietician. Personal chef. Five day a week personal trainer. Wiring your mouth shut for 22 hours of the day. Cutting your hair off — after dying it of course.
* Remember no ugly crying in public. Or in front of your contractor who now thinks you are crazy before the remodel of your home even starts.
* Check in with Facebook every day. Someone from your childhood is turning fifty or probably has years ago. They seem to be coping rather well. Make note to fake it better.
There you have it. How to handle turning 50 like a pro.
Suggestions — anyone, anyone?
Linking up my listy post to the Yeah Write Challenge Grid. Follow the link to read some great stuff.
