Turning 50 wasn't traumatic for me. I assessed and realized I was in much better shape physically and mentally much more stable than in earlier years.
The most traumatic birthday for me was turning 30. After that I kinda took the attitude I was an adult, the rest would come about as it may.
Happy early birthday... one thing I did do turning 50 was that I dedicated it as a healthy day... a 20-mile bike ride to and around Red Rock, a hot yoga class, a short mountainous hike, and finished off with a swim. Sushi and healthy fruit and veggie shake, and watched my favorite movie... did all of this with a few close friends and I can honestly say it was the best birthday, ever. So celebrate your way to the max... and it's extra special youre doing it in another part of the world, something unimaginable at 30 for you, I'm certain.
It's definitely not traumatic. I guess it's more the idea that I feel pretty good and can't imagine not (knock on wood) or I guess I can imagine. But it's just the idea of not being around. That said, we knows where we are when we're not around. That could be cool. But I'm happy to wait a good 50 or more years before I find out.
Funny about how you spent your birthday. I told Melisse that I just want to go to my favorite hangouts here. That's it.
Maybe more traumatic for women. All kinds of ageism and things change at 50 unless you're on top of your game or oblivious. I never thought about not being around until this year. Im training myself to stop dwelling... and staying in the moment... not easy transitioning into this attitude and mindset. Ive always lived in the future, forgotten the past, and didn't focus on the present. Haha, aging will do this I suspect as things change more rapidly. I went years on status quo until 61. Come to find out it's been scientifically proven ages 40 and 60 seems to be when drastic aging comes about... I dodged the first, not the second.
I love the Peloton bike that we have in the condo basement. I can push myself whatever the weather and even close my eyes if i want to. We work out 4 mornings a week and I'm curious how we will replace this in Spain. ( the condo gym is free, and as the gym monitor i get the whole peloton app por nada) I scoped out a really nice gym in Granada, with 2 pools and perhaps that will be our healthy splurge. Hot yogo is too hard on my skin but i love stretching.
My aim is to do a few things when I semi-retire. Golf with my wife and get a proper handicap. Biking to be social and gym to keep up the muscle mass and some flexibility.
I will do some “work” stuff for a long as it is still fun. That said I find it hard to keep up with all the change in things financial services.
Turning 50 wasn't traumatic for me. I assessed and realized I was in much better shape physically and mentally much more stable than in earlier years.
The most traumatic birthday for me was turning 30. After that I kinda took the attitude I was an adult, the rest would come about as it may.
Happy early birthday... one thing I did do turning 50 was that I dedicated it as a healthy day... a 20-mile bike ride to and around Red Rock, a hot yoga class, a short mountainous hike, and finished off with a swim. Sushi and healthy fruit and veggie shake, and watched my favorite movie... did all of this with a few close friends and I can honestly say it was the best birthday, ever. So celebrate your way to the max... and it's extra special youre doing it in another part of the world, something unimaginable at 30 for you, I'm certain.
It's definitely not traumatic. I guess it's more the idea that I feel pretty good and can't imagine not (knock on wood) or I guess I can imagine. But it's just the idea of not being around. That said, we knows where we are when we're not around. That could be cool. But I'm happy to wait a good 50 or more years before I find out.
Funny about how you spent your birthday. I told Melisse that I just want to go to my favorite hangouts here. That's it.
Maybe more traumatic for women. All kinds of ageism and things change at 50 unless you're on top of your game or oblivious. I never thought about not being around until this year. Im training myself to stop dwelling... and staying in the moment... not easy transitioning into this attitude and mindset. Ive always lived in the future, forgotten the past, and didn't focus on the present. Haha, aging will do this I suspect as things change more rapidly. I went years on status quo until 61. Come to find out it's been scientifically proven ages 40 and 60 seems to be when drastic aging comes about... I dodged the first, not the second.
I love the Peloton bike that we have in the condo basement. I can push myself whatever the weather and even close my eyes if i want to. We work out 4 mornings a week and I'm curious how we will replace this in Spain. ( the condo gym is free, and as the gym monitor i get the whole peloton app por nada) I scoped out a really nice gym in Granada, with 2 pools and perhaps that will be our healthy splurge. Hot yogo is too hard on my skin but i love stretching.
Love Peloton. Power One endurance rides are a favourite
My aim is to do a few things when I semi-retire. Golf with my wife and get a proper handicap. Biking to be social and gym to keep up the muscle mass and some flexibility.
I will do some “work” stuff for a long as it is still fun. That said I find it hard to keep up with all the change in things financial services.