I got a mailing from AARP the other day which directed me to their website. It had a list of things we don’t need after 50 and some that we do (why I was on their website can be the topic for a whole other blog!). I think the notion was a discussion on downsizing. But, while I’m not in the downsizing mode yet, I agree that there are a few things I need now that I’m 50:
1. Jello-shots. What the heck?! I tried them for the first time at 49 and wondered why I hadn’t tried them before (thanks Splasher friends!!!). I’m going to need more of those in my 50’s.
2. Vacations. I need more vacations, not less. And, I need them at spas, sunny resorts, Laguna Beach, you know … non-kid places!
3. A normal-sized car. I think it is time to downsize from the massive-we-can-haul-a-horse-in-here vehicle to one where no one can see my crotch as I get into the car with my skirt on.
4. A six-pack (of massages). No explanation needed.
5. More alcohol. I have never been a drinker of an entire glass of wine at one time. I’ve been thinking that I might be a better mom, friend and partner with more alcohol. Plus, there is no longer a worry that drinking will ruin my brain cells because they are being destroyed by menopause anyway.
6. To speak Italian. A dream of mine. I do know how to swear in Italian but I don’t think that counts.
7. To be able to stay up for a 9:45 movie (I’m not talking about a.m.).
8. To own my OWN iPod. I think that it is time for me to get the fancy iPod, computer, iPad, etc. Why do the kids get everything?
9. To be able to say, “Oh, thanks. I’d love to go (do) but I just can’t.” … and not have to give an explanation why.
10. New underwear. Not the Target or Costco ones. I’m talking the real fancy ones. Where you walk in the store and there’s no food or garbage on the floor, the dressing room attendants want to get you different sizes and where the lighting works for the “older” eyes.
Yea, that’s what I’m talking about!
Have a great day!
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