This is what 55 looks like...

I am 55 today and I'm thrilled.  Earlier this year, I was a little freaked but as I started to meditate on it, I realized a few things...

• I'm alive and in relatively good health.
• I've lived longer than several of my high school classmates.
• I've lived longer than several of my college classmates.
• I have three healthy and beautiful daughters.
• Four amazing grandchildren.
• My Mother is in relatively good health and "right" every day!
• I like who I am and try to live the life I want to every day.
• Beauty fades but the essence of you lives on.
• Still don't need to dye my hair yet but I plan on going gray gracefully.
• Kindness trumphs everything.
• A job/career is just that.  It doesn't comfort you when things go wrong. It doesn't rejoice in your personal triumphs ~ it is just a source of income. Don't fall for the hype!
• Sexy is confidence ~ no matter what age you are!  
• It doesn't matter if I'm not as young as I once was...my wisdom and experience make up for it.
• More disposable income is a good thing!
• Which allows me to have the sewing machines I want and to buy as much fabric as I can cram into the sewing cave.
• I'm looking forward to retiring and doing what the hell I want!

I have either 7 or 10 years left to work...haven't decided yet...but I am thinking and planning for what I want the next phase of my life to look like.

So I'm going to revel in this year of 55, appreciate it, and make it count!

Finally an Oprah quote ~

"If you're blessed enough to grow older, there's so much wisdom to be gained from celebrating the process with vibrancy and vigor and grace."

...as always more later!