Age Challenged rQQzy: What Now?

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 19, 2025

What Now?

I’ve been brainstorming my next move in life.

Now I’m juggling lots of ideas like:

re-imagining my website and bringing it back to life
opening an ETSY store for my art or photography
starting art classes/groups from home
starting up a podcast for “over 60s” and discussing all the fun stuff that comes with ageing
creating an online course dealing with diet, health and wellness
organising weekend or week long art retreats locally

… and a couple of other vague ideas.

Lots to think about and research and figure out what is going to bring me the most joy.

I enjoyed a 3 hour ZOOM chat with The Gypsy this morning. We both discussed the possibilities for our futures.

Then, of course, it was tennis, tennis, tennis.

All of the matches were won quickly for varying reasons. The next round (quarter finals) will be epic!

I even squeezed in some cricket. Melbourne Stars defeated Hobart Hurricanes.

I made a quick spaghetti bolognese for dinner.

I attached my special art lamp to the bed head so now I can do art in bed …