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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!!

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Morning Productivity

I don’t know where the energy came from, but I was feeling motivated enough to get shit done this morning.

It started in the pool area while I was playing with Harley.

Adoring Husband was working in the garden, mowing and blowing and generally making a lot of noise, but he stopped while I played with Harley because he knows it’s my quiet time.

I decided to lend a helping hand by cleaning the leaves out of the pool and weeding the back corner under the soursop tree.

After I finished playing with Harley, I decided to give the fridge a complete cleanout and clean the interior and drawers. It took over an hour, even with AH’s assistance emptying out the containers of old food.

From there, I took my clothes off the line, folded them and put them away, which triggered my need to tidy up the floor of my walk in wardrobe.

By then, I was done.

Far too much productivity around the home for this little old bird!

I baked a chicken and vegetables for dinner and made a mixed berry roulade for dessert.


Tonight was a BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers. It’s close.

It’s not even 9.30pm and I’m all curled up in bed.

Time to sleep.



Nite all.