this is it!

so there are only a few days left until the big 5 - 0. So far the only thing I really dread about that day is the sound of those two numbers, sounds like "nifty" only with an f. When people say it out loud, I don't like it! I really am happy with my life right now. Other than the glance in the mirror when I am not prepared and I see this aging woman looking back at me. I am ready to start the second half of my life. This blog will come to an end....I realize now that in my original post I mentioned something about blogging EVERY day for a year. I forgot that part, I quickly thought of blogging every few days (or every now and again!) sorry for the deception! Or, maybe you are greatful I didn't ramble on even more!

I ran across an article listing 10 things that could predict if you will reach 100:
10 Surprising Clues You'll Live to 100 | Yahoo! Health

I can only claim MAYBE 5 out of ten....some I can work on....some not...
But, chances are I have several more decades to enjoy life; family and friends. So, to recap some of the great things about being in this stage of my life:

*There is a freedom that comes maturity. I know when to say "no". I know when life is too crazy, and I know how to take steps to simplify it.

*There is a contentment that comes from living your life the best you can. I believe that most people are doing just that, the best they can.

*Truth eventually comes out.

*Good will always win in the end.

*I have learned how to find peace within myself. That is a big one....

*I appreciate good health. Sometimes a health scare is a blessing.

*I am thankful for my family. I love my husband and kids....and the darling grandkids, they are the very brightness of living!

Thanks for sharing this journey for the past year. I have made it through a half century of living! Here's to the next half century! I hope you will share it with me.