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Turning 50 tomorrow

29 replies

user1471593137 · 06/01/2022 23:26

Just that really. Please tell me this is the beginning of a fabulous new phase.

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Keepitonthedownlow · 06/01/2022 23:27

Happy Birthday soon! Flowers

Holothane · 06/01/2022 23:28

Happy birthday soon I hope you’ve planned treats for yourself, this is a special one. Hugs.

DramaAlpaca · 06/01/2022 23:29

Happy birthday!

I can honestly say, in my late 50s now, that the years since turning 50 have been some of my best yet.

Welcome to the Fabulous Fifties Smile

MarineBlue33 · 06/01/2022 23:29

Happy birthday- it really will be a fabulous decade Wine Flowers

user1471593137 · 06/01/2022 23:30

Thank you Smile

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40in23 · 06/01/2022 23:31

@DramaAlpaca

Happy birthday!

I can honestly say, in my late 50s now, that the years since turning 50 have been some of my best yet.

Welcome to the Fabulous Fifties Smile

May I ask why/in what way?
babbi · 06/01/2022 23:32

Happy birthday 🥳
Fifty is fabulous 🤩

Ohisitreally · 06/01/2022 23:38

Congratulations 🎊. Am now late 50s and can honestly say this decade is racing...going too quickly!!I hope you have a fantastic birthday and spoilt rotten 💕🥂🎊

user1471593137 · 06/01/2022 23:47

Thank you all again. Must go to bed and stop avoiding it!

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StopStartStop · 06/01/2022 23:55

Happy birthday! The best time of your life is just beginning.

FinallyFluid · 07/01/2022 00:00

Ageing is a privilege denied to many.

Wagsandclaws · 07/01/2022 00:01

I'm 50 on the 31st and It's 🥳🥳🥳

Happy birthday OP! It's your birthday 🎉

TeaMeBasil · 07/01/2022 00:02

Happy birthday!!! Grin

Groovytiger · 07/01/2022 00:04

Happy 50th birthday 💃 🥳 🕺

AmandaHoldensLips · 07/01/2022 00:06

My fifties have been BRILLIANT! It's a really great decade.

Ohisitreally · 07/01/2022 00:10

@FinallyFluid

Ageing is a privilege denied to many.
Agree with this...just embrace and be happy...too many lives lost too soon 🙏💕Xx
JasmineGarden · 07/01/2022 00:13

🥳 Hsppy Birthday 🎉

🎂🥂🍾💕

LocalHobo · 07/01/2022 00:16

Welcome to your sixth decade!
I dreaded 50 but, so far, it is pretty great. The opportunity to work differently- more/less/not at all.This in turn means DH and I get to spend time together doing things we enjoy. DC becoming independent and giving me the chance to feel reflected pride in their achievements and do fun things with them as young adults.I value time with my friends much more as I am aware how lucky I am to have them - quality not quantity.
I have far more sense of my own style, I'm definitely better put together now than at 30.
I am very aware how lucky I am to have my health and to be financially secure in order for the above to happen, and that gratefulness is another blessing.

Ericthesnail · 07/01/2022 00:17

I met the love of my life in my fifties and now have the life I aways wanted after a really miserable marriage,

Doingtheboxerbeat · 07/01/2022 03:32

I turned 50 in October and I can honestly say that I am currently killing it. Enjoy your birthday🎂.

Anotherdayanotherdollar · 07/01/2022 03:34

Happy birthday. What a privilege to make it this far Flowers

What1sg01ngON · 07/01/2022 04:21

Happy birthday 🎂

Bloodybridget · 07/01/2022 06:51

Happy 50th OP! Hope you have a great day and loads of good times this year and decade! Waving from late 60s!

Thingsdogetbetter · 07/01/2022 06:58

Happy birthday.

At 50 I decided to stop binge drinking, start exercising, walking and talking good care of myself, learnt to cook, starting taking on extra responsibilities at work instead of coasting. Not totally new life, but a better version. I'm guesstimate another 25 years of healthy body and mind (family history) so intend to make the best of it. So far, 3 years later, and despite covid, I'm having a fabulous time! It's not age, it's decisions.

Thingsdogetbetter · 07/01/2022 06:59

Oops early morning typos. Lol