eastcoastpea
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 8, 2014 0:47:18 GMT
Think of all of the life experiences you have under your belt. You got a lot of the toughest things out of the way. It's time to enjoy the fruits of your labors and have the best year possible. Happy Birthday.
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Post by scrapbookbobbie on Jul 8, 2014 1:09:37 GMT
I turned 50 in March, I have been enjoying it. If you think you are old you will be. I feel young, so I am! Happy Birthday!!
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Post by scrappinmom3 on Jul 8, 2014 3:32:40 GMT
I'm 52 and I can honestly say that no one has ever teased me about my age. Well, maybe my kids when they joke about my bad memory. Enjoy your birthday, it's great to be 50!
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suzette
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Post by suzette on Jul 8, 2014 3:52:56 GMT
Thanks for all the replies and birthday wishes, you are all right-I shouldn't let a number get me down! I am no Julia Roberts, but I don't have any gray hair yet, that is something to celebrate!!
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Post by cyndijane on Jul 8, 2014 5:28:19 GMT
For me it's turning 40 in a few years that's bothering me. Just trying not to think about it, and just be grateful for my very full and blessed life.
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Post by scrappingirl212 on Jul 8, 2014 5:47:29 GMT
I will be turning 50 in February and am totally freaked out! I have NEVER been bothered by age but this one is getting to me! When I turned 49 it hit me like a ton of bricks and I began a mental list of all the things I need to start working on to feel younger before I turn 50 like lose weight, start biking, run a 5K, skydive... I'm a mess!
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Post by ametallichick on Jul 8, 2014 5:51:33 GMT
My friend was complaining about this a couple months ago. (I turn 50 in October). I have to add that there's nothing you can do about it. And, like other people have said, it's better than the alternative.
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Post by JoP on Jul 8, 2014 5:51:54 GMT
Well, I don't know about something fun, but I can say that 50 is really only a big deal if you make it so. I am more confident, calmer, more trusting of myself and my own capabilities than I've ever been. To me those things are worth a few grey hairs and a wrinkle or two. it's your state of mind that keeps you young and that's in your control I totally agree with gar.
Celebrate and have a very Happy Birthday - I do hope you have a great day
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Post by ametallichick on Jul 8, 2014 5:52:23 GMT
:cheer:BTW, Happy Birthday
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craftchickapowpow
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Post by craftchickapowpow on Jul 8, 2014 6:01:30 GMT
every day that I wake up on the right side of the dirt is a good day! I enjoy every birthday. I know many many people who are praying to have just one more year. My 50th year was one of the best years of my life.
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Post by joylynaroundthebnd on Jul 8, 2014 6:19:19 GMT
I turned 50 this past September. Our families make a big deal about milestone birthdays. I decided, if it was going to happen, it would happen my way. So, I planned my own party, shopped for decorations and set it all up. Instead of all the "Over the Hill" decorations, I found some that were hot pink and black, some in animal patterns. That said "Fifty and Fabulous".
In the party stores, there are different types of candies in a variety of colors. So, I bought some to match the decorations.
I only invited family and friends that are considered family. It helped make the transition easier for me.
Hope you can find something that works gorgeous you.
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tagsie2000
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Post by tagsie2000 on Jul 8, 2014 6:23:50 GMT
Well, I don't know about something fun, but I can say that 50 is really only a big deal if you make it so. I am more confident, calmer, more trusting of myself and my own capabilities than I've ever been. To me those things are worth a few grey hairs and a wrinkle or two. it's your state of mind that keeps you young and that's in your control Totally agree with this! I am 50 next year and lookng forward to new adventures. Keep positive, set fun goals and enjoy every day, the rest follows.
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Jul 8, 2014 9:37:41 GMT
I felt no different 0001hrs 13/06/2010 ( my 50 th birthday)than I did 2359 hrs 12/06/2010 .
It's only a number and a state of mind. Having gone through cancer treatment every birthday is a blessing to me. I am trying not to sweat the small stuff as I get older and am grateful that I can let go of some of the insecurities of being younger, whilst embracing the advantages that age and experience can offer.
Also, excuse me for being a bit harsh and cynical today ( there is a good reason that I won't go into!) but sh*t happens at any age. At least when you are older, at least in my case, I can put it into perspective relatively quickly!
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 8, 2014 10:16:00 GMT
I need some cheering up or words of wisdom to get out of my funk about turning 50 tomorrow. My 40th was was bad enough, now I really feel like an old lady. It doesn't help that I work with a lot of younger co-workers. So, tell me something fun I can use when people give me a hard time about my age! Eh, just tell them to "Get off my lawn, whippersnappers!" and shake your fist at them. :-D Seriously, the decades are what you make of them. The 50s can be great if you let them.
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Jul 8, 2014 11:34:47 GMT
I'm turning 50 in November and I'm really okay with it. What other choice do I have? To rail against the Gods, shaking my fist in the air? As the old adage goes: how old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?
The only weirdness I have about it is thinking how "old" my aunts and uncles were when they were in their 50s and I was in my 20s and 30s. Now, all of a sudden, they weren't all that old, were they?
I still have an 11 year old at home, so my days are busy and I feel healthy and happy - bring 50 on.
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Post by 1lear on Jul 8, 2014 11:45:37 GMT
You've gotten a lot of really good advice. I turn 50 in 1.5 years so will have to remember it-I also haven't been looking forward to this milestone. Have a happy birthday!
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Post by woodysbetty on Jul 8, 2014 11:48:17 GMT
How about feeling fit and fabulous at fifty!!! Have a great day it is only a number....you are so much more than that!!!
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scrapperdee
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Post by scrapperdee on Jul 8, 2014 12:58:48 GMT
Happy Birthday! Welcome to the cool kid club!
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Post by gar on Jul 8, 2014 13:04:28 GMT
The only weirdness I have about it is thinking how "old" my aunts and uncles were when they were in their 50s and I was in my 20s and 30s. Now, all of a sudden, they weren't all that old, were they? That's so true!! I can clearly remember my parent's 25th wedding anniversary celebration (I was 23) and hardly being able to imagine being old enough to have been married that long - and now that's fast approaching for us!!! They definitely weren't that old at all
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back to *pea*ality
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jul 8, 2014 13:36:08 GMT
Not sure why you feel people are going to give you a hard time about your age.
I turned 50 a few years ago and much to my surprise it was fabulous! There was a definite shift in my attitude and my outlook and it was all good!!
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Post by GroovySteph on Jul 8, 2014 13:44:11 GMT
No words of wisdom but I did like the poster that said not to let it rob you of your happiness. Age really is just a number. I'm coming up on the big 50 in a few years and I'm okay with it. My hardest bday was 35 and I don't know why. I thought that was soooo old. Ha!!!
Happy Birthday!
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Post by oldcrow on Jul 8, 2014 14:30:10 GMT
I turned 50 fourteen years ago. No biggie. Even 60 didn't bother me.
I find that as I age I worry less and less about what others think of me or of the things I choose to do. And that makes life so much easier and a lot more fun.
We don't quit playing because we age, we age because we stop playing.
Keep on playing.
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Post by NanaKate on Jul 8, 2014 14:35:20 GMT
"Never regret growing older - it is a privilege denied to many." Not sure who said that, but
I love this quote. Happy Birthday!
And to quote DH: EVERYDAY above ground is a good day!
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 8, 2014 15:22:33 GMT
Fifty is 5 perfect tens~! There is a cute poster of this on Pinterest.
Also, remind yourself not everyone is lucky enough to reach their 50th birthday. I remember Linda every year on my birthday. She lost her battle with cervical cancer at 38. I feel like how dare I complain about my birthday, she'd have done anything to reach her 50th birthday.
Some people are old in their 30's. Choose to be young! My mom is 77 and still has a young attitude.
Happy birthday!
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 8, 2014 15:35:34 GMT
It is just a number.
I am not far behind you.. But I have never had a problem with my age. I was always the youngest at everything. I was 17 when I graduated high school, 20 when I graduated college and up until I met my husband(3 years younger) I was always youngest in my group of friends.
Age has always been just a number to me. I hope it always will be just a number.
happy birthday.... hope you get of your funk...
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Post by tuva42 on Jul 8, 2014 16:54:09 GMT
I've never understood people's unhappiness with growing older. When I was 40, my kids were young and we had to hire sitters whenever we wanted to go anywhere. Now I'm in my 50's my kids are 15 and 21 and my husband and I are headed off to 12 days in Europe by ourselves. I love that freedom. I also love the young women my girls have grown into. It's so much more fun to talk to them now. I love where I am in my career that I wasn't 10 or 20 years ago. When I hit 60 I might be a grandmother and that would be a whole 'nother adventure. Life just keeps getting better and better. I don't want to go back.
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suzette
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Post by suzette on Jul 9, 2014 0:25:01 GMT
I just wanted to come back and tell everyone that I had a great birthday today. I decided to tell the people I work with my real age, I tried to hide it before, but it was kind of fun seeing the different reactions. Seriously, one person thought I was 38 and told me I had such nice skin that she couldn't believe I was 50. My boss thought I was kidding, she is 41 and always thought I was her age. I didn't work much today, I chit-chatted a lot with people, got beautiful flowers from my boss and three of my co-workers, went out for pizza with my husband, son and one of my sisters, and talked on the phone with 3 of my best girlfriends. Turning 50 wasn't so bad after all P.S. I am not depressed anymore. Thank you so much to all of you that posted. I read all the responses and I think it really helps to see different outlooks on aging.
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Post by zoeybug on Jul 9, 2014 0:38:24 GMT
Yep, I'm also turning fifty this year..in December. I can understand how YIURE worried about it when-you work with "youngsters" ; my last public school teaching gig, I was the oldest in my grade-level by 15 years! I had to explain how we made popcorn before microwaves..these twenty-somethings were spell-bond! I'm not too worried about turning half a century. My forties were pretty tough health-wise, kid-wise and work-wise. Right now, my health is finally getting better (I have four autoimmunes and I was diagnosed with the first one at 44),my kids are older, I'm pretty much done with menopause and I really don't care much about what other people think except for my family and very close friends. My sister is just a little over ten years older than me, so it's helped a lot having her tell me-"just wait, your fifties are SO much better!" ((Hugs)) and happy birthday tomorrow! Enjoy it
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Post by scrapmaven on Jul 9, 2014 3:37:14 GMT
Fifty Schmifty. 50's rock. You're wiser, less concerned w/what other people think and more concerned w/living life to the fullest. For goodness sake, take advantage of it. Here's the good benefit. You will save money on many things including mega cheap movie tickets. 10% off on Tuesday is nothing to sneeze at. You won't suddenly feel old, because you turn 50. You're not old, but you are more settled and it's really cool stuff. Rock on 50's.
Happy Birthday!
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Post by corinne11 on Jul 9, 2014 3:44:41 GMT
Glad you had a nice birthday! I turned 50 in October and was dreading it a little bit too. 40 never worried me and I had planned a big fancy dress party for it. Unfortunately I was quite sick at the time and had no party. So I decided to make a big deal for my 50th. We planned a wonderful trip to Hawaii and had a Hawaii 5-0 party at home. Everyone dressed up, we decorated our back yard, ate pulled pork and played limbo. And like others I really enjoy this stage of life. I feel more confident in the decisions I make and the opinions I have. Life is too short to do things you don't want to do so I don't! I feel like I'm more in control of my life and more accepting of how things are. Yes, I wish I had my younger body, less wrinkles and didn't need to dye my hair every 6 weeks, but overall life is good and I wake up happy. Most days anyway. Corinne
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