50 is NOT the new 30...

I haven't written a blog for awhile because I only write when I have a topic I want to talk about.  I was watching the Today show this morning and there was a woman who had written a book called, "Between a Rock and a Hot Place".  Her take was that 50 is NOT the new 30.  I totally agree with her.  Anyone who believes this, is in major denial of the fact that they are aging.  I know how I looked and felt in my 30's and I DO NOT feel or look the same way.  My brain may think the same way, but even that, has altered some. In your 30's you are caring for your small children.  In your 50's you are caring for people, but most likely, it is your parents.  The tables have turned and now it is your turn to take care of them.  For me though, I lost both my parents when I was 34 and Rich's Dad lived to be 93 yrs. old and was completely on his own.  He died in his chair, watching TV.  Wouldn't we all like to be that lucky.  I know that is how Rich would like to go.  In your 50's you should probably be more active in your sports or exercise, but your body has aches and pains that you never knew you could have.  In your 30's you have all the energy you could ever want, but your life is so busy with your job and your children, that there is little time to spend on yourself.  If I could go back in time, I would definitely enjoy myself a little more, make a little bit more love and not be so hard on myself.  The movie stars that look so good, look good because they have spent the MONEY to look that good.  Trainers and botox can do wonders for your appearance, but can they make your knees and back not hurt? I totally think that you can put your best foot forward and look younger, which is what I try to do.  Wearing frumpy clothes and dressing like an old fuddy duddy will only get you older quicker.  I used to wear things that totally weren't comfortable, but oh, they made me look good.  Now, if it is not comfortable, I won't wear it.  It is a challenge shopping now.  They need to make a store called, "Comfortable yet Stylish".  I would buy stock in it.  As I said in my other blog, aging is a privledge and every decade has a sweet spot.  I hope you all find your sweet spot and enjoy the moment of life that you are in!