BOOK #38

With the exception of Caren, all my friends are about 15 years younger than me. What does that say about me? I like to think that I am young at heart and prefer to hang out with people that love to be adventurous and do alot of things. You'd be surprised at how "old" some of cohorts from high school are!

I'll be 50 in November. Sadly, for the first time ever, that silly number really bothers me. I'm not quite sure why. I'm trying to not let it.

I found this book by accident, I believe. But I so loved it. It basically talks about how many women my age are reinventing themselves at 50. They are post marriage, post kid raising and finally at a time for themselves. And naturally, alot of them shed their husbands, jobs and friends for a new life. I get it. I do. Although I'm not a typical almost 50 year old, I have started to examine my life as well. As far as what have I done and what to I still want to do? Besides everything, you mean?

If you are someone facing 50 and scared or unsure or depressed, then this book is for you. I felt so much better in so many ways after reading it. In fact, it stays next to my bed because I'm already re-reading it.

Is fifty the new 40?

Fuck no.

Fifty is the new fifty.