Age Challenged rQQzy: Self Prescribed

Nice to see you!

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!!

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Self Prescribed

I spent the majority of today doing self prescribed journaling.

For therapeutic purposes, there is a lot I need to release about my parents.

Funny thing is though, after 14 pages, there is no painful emotional release.

I’ve focused on my mother first and for all her faults and failings, and knowing what I know about her life, I understand why she did what she did and why she treated me the way she did.

Obviously there is still a way to go yet, but for now I’m feeling ok. Tired, but ok.

I had a two hour session with The Gypsy this morning via ZOOM.

A couple of hours playing with Harley.

Nachos and tacos for dinner.

Tennis and cricket on the telly tonight.