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Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

*sigh*

Another afternoon of study.

Far out.

Some of it, I'm excited to get started on and other parts, I'm scared witless .. and I'm not even at the scary bit yet .. like Anatomy and Physiology and Chemistry and Biochemistry!

It's a constant battle with myself to block the negative self talk.

I think I need to post some positive affirmations around my work area .. something that will keep my mind clear to focus on the studying, and not on failing, falling behind or losing my way.

There are moments that I am completely paralysed with fear, and I have to snap myself out of it.

Those are the moments that I move on to something else that is less paralysing!

I just watched an episode of 'Parenthood' and somebody there quoted "You're not in over your head, you're just out of your comfort zone."

That's pretty appropriate for my situation ... I might write that on a post-it note and stick it on my monitor.

It'll be ok.

I will be ok.

Really!

I've got this!

Nite all.

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