fabulous fifty

[lizziebelle]

me, reflected, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I'm not sure how it happened, but I turned fifty today. I could swear I just turned thirty, but there you go. Twenty years just flew by.

Actually, I'm rather glad to be out of my forties. That was not my best decade, by a long shot. Well, it really was my worst decade. Glad I got that out of the way. Now I can move on, and be fabulously fifty.

Of course, it helps that I don't look my age, and lord knows I don't act it. But I think my generation is much younger than my parents' generation at the same age. I'd like to think we're redefining aging. Or refusing to grow up, take your pick. *g*

I had thought of doing a few things today, but it was hot, and I didn't. I did go for a walk, and I found a bridge over the pond behind Grandmothers' Garden, where I took the above picture. And there was exactly one ripe blackberry, so I ate it. It pays to look under the leaves. :)

I might go out for ice cream later; there's a nice little ice cream place about a half-mile walk from here. The kind of place that has a sliding window on the outside, and they hand you a pile of napkins with your cone. I can sit looking down into the valley, and think about having made it to fifty. :)

Comments

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

You are indeed fabulous! Go you! Happy Bday!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

[maryjdal.livejournal.com]

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and a wonderful year :)

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[pjthompson]

Happy belated birthday! I'm sorry I missed saying it earlier. It's been a crazy week. Hope you had a great day.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It's not too late at all. :)

[writeonq.livejournal.com]

That is an awesome photo ~ a perfect way to mark your birthday! I am only a handful of months behind you on the turning 50 path, and I also know what you mean about the 40s being a bit rough, so... here's to many good things in the FABULOUS FIFTIES!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So far, it's pretty good being 50. :)

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! I know what you mean about not enjoying the 40s. The 50s have been much better. I hope the next decade is a good one for you too! :)

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! A lot of people have told me that, so I have hope. :)

[cathshaffer.livejournal.com]

Best wishes on this milestone birthday!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[lamentables.livejournal.com]

Just saw this and thought of you :)

Great photo!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That's an interesting article. What I feel, mostly, is relief. Maybe it's relief that I've made it this far. I look forward more than I thought I would.

[jongibbs.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday for yesterday :)

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[rising-moon.livejournal.com]

Oh, yay! Many many hugs to you (belated but heartfelt) on your birthday!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[writerjenn.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[singingnettle.livejournal.com]

I found the idea of fifty very strange when I reached it.

For whatever it's worth, your internet presence reads more like thirty than fifty, too!

Happy birthday, and may this be a (happily) illuminating year for you.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :)

[endlessrarities.livejournal.com]

Seriously??? I had you down as a twenty-something. You're just not cynical or grumpy enough by half (says this curmudgeon...)

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Heh! I refuse to grow up. ;)