Yup- I’m on the other side of 50; a time to take stock and redirect. Using the roller coaster analogy, I am potentially on the other side of the hill. My mind is immediately drawn to my first serious coaster ride- the Cyclone in Coney Island. Essentially, the highlight of the ride is the slow ascent up the initial 85 foot hill. At the precipice of this climb is a post that reads “stay seated”. Gulp. The steep plunge that follows is a 60 mph drop, and after that, anticlimatic bumps. Double gulp. Surely the best that life has to offer is not behind me on that hill. I’m hoping my next 50 years more closely mirror the Expedition Everest attraction at Walt Disney World; after reaching the top of the mountain, you are thrust backward, in darkness, only to change direction once again, looping twice with twists and turns along the way. Life should continue to be a wild ride!
This blog will pull the threads of my journey “til now together- a means to share my experiences and loves, build a like-minded community and steel myself for the next drop. Thanks for the therapy!
I like your attitude. Nice to meet you.
I think you described it so well!! I will be turning 40 this year (June) so I feel like I am at the top of the hill peering over the edge. Wanting to zoom ahead to see what is waiting, but also wishing now I hadn't wanted so much for the hill climb to go by faster. I am also following on GFC! Happy UBP11!
Happy UBP11. Happy to find your site via the best blog party ever!
I look forward to hearing about your journey – and getting inspired so I can inspire my live-in mother-in-law.
Check out our party:
http://www.itsafullnest.com/?p=3033
-Kanesha
Hi, I'm visiting from UBP! I'm a food blogger and on the other side of 50 as well! Nice to see that we're not alone in our journey!
Thanks for visiting my blog and the validation! 🙂
Congratulations on your new blog.
Sandra
Hi! Stopping by from MBC. Great blog.
Have a nice day!
Stopping by thanks to the UBP!
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I look forward to reading more from you!!
~Teresa
Hi, I popped over from the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party 2011. I'm another baby boomer in the mid-50s writing about the multigenerational Sandwich Generation – caring for elderly parents while babysitting grandchildren. I enjoyed the visit.
Welcome to the blogosphere D Marie! I'm almost over the crest of 50, turning 48 this year. But I'm hoping my life is more like the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. I've had enough drama and adventure and would prefer a slower, safer ride…but still a great view and fun time!
Happy blogging!!
Hi! Nice to meet another special needs mom via the UBP! I have a 3-1/2 yr old son with Down syndrome and a "typical" 11-month old daughter. Looking forward to following you on your journey. Happy blogging! I hope you can come by my blog when you get a chance.
http://billandria.blogspot.com/2011/04/ultimate-blog-party-with-5-minutes-for.html
Following from MBC 🙂
Hi from your newest follower. Wonderful Blog you have. When you get the time please check out my blog and return the follow. I am going to be having AWSOME giveaways all throughout the year. Also PLEASE consider buying one of my cookbooks as it is our ONLY Income. If you want me to be a guest blogger on your blog I will send you a FREE online copy on the cookbook in either PDF or WORD format (I usually sell these for $5 each) and if you have ANY Suggestions on how to get them to start selling PLEASE email me you idea’s. I am also a avid coupon user and would like any extra’s you may have to stretch our food stamps each month.
Thank You and Many Blessings to you and yours,
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Nice to meet you, D Marie. I think you are going to have a ball recording the newly discovered picture trove. Thanks so much for stopping by Not Quite Dead Yet. 🙂