I’m nearly 50 and I feel much younger, much more confident in myself than I did at 30 … and 40. I didn’t feel like having a party for my 40th but for my 50th it was a nagging desire that eventually resulted in me booking a venue last week for 60 or so of my friends and family to celebrate with me.
Bucket Lists have become much more popular recently and an article I read this weekend prompted me to think about mine a bit more. Like many today, mine is a series of lovely photographs on Pinterest but mostly it is in my head, stored under ‘I really should get round to doing …’ Of course with my children grown up and soon to be leaving me (my son is nearly 19 and my daughter is nearly 16) my fifties will be a lot more carefree with less commitment so maybe it is time to take my Bucket List seriously and actually get on and tick a few more bits off. Here are some of the things on my list:
Next week I will share with you the list of things I have already crossed off! Michelle x
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Nicky
13/9/2016 10:09:49 am
Hi Michelle.
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Michelle Green
15/9/2016 09:36:25 am
Oh wow what a lovely birthday you had! I love Mamma Mia! and have been three times now! I do enjoy days out in London and it is very easy to access from here (only 25 mins on the train). My hubby isn't too great on surprises but a couple of years ago for my birthday he booked a day out in London with personal shopping and afternoon tea. I took him to Venice for his 50th, absolutely loved that (great treat for me too). I'm waiting for the mini until my daughter is driving so the smaller size won't affect me too much (I hope anyway) but it doesn't have to be forever. My husband has a convertible Jag and we love having the top down. When we first met he bought me a MG Midget and restored it for me, it was red and I kept it until I was pregnant with my son. Certainly wasn't practical after that!
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Belinda James
30/9/2016 10:40:12 am
Love your posts and updates. I too am 'almost' 50, in fact I've got 99 days to go according to my countdown on my phone! After reading your bucket list, I decided to share some of my 50th year thoughts with you. I too have never had a proper birthday party, (unless you count the tea parties you mum put on for you when you were a child) so I've booked a venue, a disco, booked a cake, bought some decorations, plus a couple of other surprises for some of my best and closest friends and family. Everyone was asking what I wanted to do for my birthday and as it's straight after the hullabaloo of Christmas, and my birthday actually falls on a Saturday, I felt it was 'fate' that I should throw a party. Initially I thought it would probably be quite stressful but I'm now of the opinion that I fully intend to enjoy myself with my nearest and dearest and that's what matters. Therefore that'll be something off my bucket list.
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Belinda James
30/9/2016 10:41:24 am
Love your posts and updates. I too am 'almost' 50, in fact I've got 99 days to go according to my countdown on my phone! After reading your bucket list, I decided to share some of my 50th year thoughts with you. I too have never had a proper birthday party, (unless you count the tea parties you mum put on for you when you were a child) so I've booked a venue, a disco, booked a cake, bought some decorations, plus a couple of other surprises for some of my best and closest friends and family. Everyone was asking what I wanted to do for my birthday and as it's straight after the hullabaloo of Christmas, and my birthday actually falls on a Saturday, I felt it was 'fate' that I should throw a party. Initially I thought it would probably be quite stressful but I'm now of the opinion that I fully intend to enjoy myself with my nearest and dearest and that's what matters. Therefore that'll be something off my bucket list.
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