My New Happy: A Better Me By 50

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

A Better Me By 50


2016 asked me a lot of questions, and to be honest, I didn't have the answers.  

Admittedly, I started last year with a bad attitude.  Things got worse before they got better, as they often do.  And even though the last few months ended on a high note, I was still kind of faking it. Underneath "my new happy" there was a sadness.  For things I'd lost, and things I thought were lost.

That's going to change in 2017.  My life is different now, but it's good.  Better than good.

Four months from today, I'll turn 50.  Normally I'm pretty nonchalant about my age, but this feels like a big one.  Half a century.  And I want to meet that birthday better than I am right now.

I want to do things I haven't done, get out of my comfort zone, and be the best me I can be.  There's not a lot of time, but I'm finally ready.  This is the year I answer back, in a big way.  I can't wait.

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19 comments:

  1. 2017 is going to be great!!! This is your year and concentrate in finding you, finding your strength and making you happy!!! I know you are like me and we try to make everyone else happy while we fake it til we make it in a pit of hurt but it's time to stand tall and enjoy life!! You got this girl!! xoxox

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  2. Lana... 50 is big... it was one of my best and the nice thing is that you don't look like you are anywhere near the age of 50.I too did some things at 50 I might not have done before... once I get healthy again I want to do so much more. I look forward to finding what you accomplish this year xox ♡♡♡

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    1. Thank you Launna! I still can't believe I'm going to be 50. I want to make it a great year.

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  3. So much awesome coming your way, I can feel it!

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  4. You do not look 50 at all. You look so much younger!
    This will be a great year for you!!

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  5. I can't wait to hear what you'll do in 2017 and before turning 50. 2017 is a big year for me, too, I will be turning 40! I want to do some big things this year, too, although 2016 was a pretty awesome year in itself, so I'm a little lost on what to do this year... I started Invisalign, ran my first marathon and saw 3 cities in Italy last year with Brian. So, I think if this year doesn't top 2016, that's ok as long as I'm happy and still growing personally! :)

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. You did have a great 2016! 40 is also a big birthday - I feel like the last 10 years went so fast!

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  6. Today is my 47th birthday and I've been having those same feelings. This is the year though! No looking back only forward.

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    1. Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day. That's the key - looking forward.

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  7. Good for you, Sister! A new you!

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  8. I really love that. Good. Better than good. I do admit that 50 seems a lot younger to me than it did as a kid. I guess it's that way about all the ages! Maybe that happens as we get older? Or maybe it was watching my grandparents live to age one hundred! Sees the day!

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    1. I used to think that 50 was ancient. And now that I'm almost there, I still feel like I'm in my 20's. So weird. I just want to keep feeling young at heart!

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  9. well my beautiful friend, you'll have a whole bunch of us ready to celebrate you, your turning 50 and you accomplishing all your goals with!! xoxoxo

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