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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!!

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Op Shopping

Today was meditation day so my lift arrived right on time for the 1 hour and ten minute drive to Dallarnil.

We had plenty to chat about and the time passed quickly so before I knew it we were turning into The Gypsy’s driveway.

We made our way across the block to the meditation room waving to her partner who was down in the vegetable patch chatting with a visiting male.

Shoes removed, we opened the door, put our money in the donation box and found our favoured seats.

The music was already floating through the room along with the warm air from the air conditioner so we sat silently until The Gypsy began the class.

It was a good lesson about “Going Higher” and very relevant to all of us.

After over an hour, the others left and the three of us remained to debrief over recent events. It was midday when we said our goodbyes.

Heart of Gold wanted to stop in Childers to visit the op shops. She is going to the theatre in Brisbane on the weekend to see Moulin Rouge and was looking for a red evening bag/purse to go with her outfit. Like me, she rarely attends special events, so she doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a bag she will probably use just once.

She had no luck, but I found a crisp white cotton top still with the original tags on it for $4! 

At another shop I found some pyjama bottoms to replace an old pair that I just found a hole in, some little plastic animal tags, a pearlescent lolly jar, some toys for Harley and a birthday card.

We spent about 90 minutes browsing all over and we finally arrived home just before 3pm!

I did crumbed chicken with salads for dinner.

Now I’m worn out and need to sleep!




Nite all.

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