What's working well?
I'm trying enjoying my fifty projects -- especially my Fifty Frolics. I'm making a point of going out more -- fun day trips (like the visit to the Museum of Latin American Art or lunch with a girlfriend at a kickass Vietnamese Vegan Cafe) plus wonderful evenings (like a number of girls' nights, game nights plus my recent night seeing the musical Billy Elliot). Best of all, I've enjoyed many wonderful visits with friends -- dinners, parties and even some sleepovers.
Connecting -- or reconnecting -- with friends has been particularly gratifying. I'm making a point of visiting more with people who are nearby -- as well as phoning or Skyping those farther away. Certainly, I'm truly appreciating the significant people in my life.
I've read some great books, as part of my desire to read (at least) Fifty Books this year. My other creative inputs are equally enjoyable -- I'm more than half way to my goal of watching (at least) Fifty Films as well as listening (really listening) to (at least) Fifty CDs.
So far, it's been a delicious year, to boot. I'm cooking up a storm, in my desire to try (at least) Fifty New Recipes. I'm delving into favourite cookbooks, scouring the internet for cool new recipes and experimenting with new ingredients like Tofurky.
I'm also taking better care of my body -- hauling my middle-aged carcass into (at least) Fifty Fitness Classes, including bikram yoga and zumba.
And I'm making a point of treating myself well...to the tune of (at least) Fifty Treats this year.
I might be a bit behind in my quota, but I've certainly been enjoying the Creative Projects on which I've been working. I've made some beautiful jewelry, for example. I've been blogging here and at www.DaVinciDilemma.com. I've drafted several books and published one so far (GOAL SETTING & PLANNING FOR MULTI-TALENTED PEOPLE: How to figure out what you really want -- and how to actually get it).
I'm getting to the water much more, thanks to my desire for (at least) 50 Water Visits. I might be behind in my quota for this year...but I've indulged in this favourite, soothing pasttime much more than I have in previous years.
I'm learning more about myself -- and others.
I'm looking at life differently...in a good way.
What hasn't been working well?
* This year seems to have brought more than the usual number of challenges...but I'm doing my best to handle them.
* There's no denying it: I look like hell.
* Also, there is one 50 Project that I haven't tackled at all. I have yet to get to any 'Fun Class', let alone the (at least) fifty I hoped to attend. The irony here is that, in any given year over the past decade, I've taken fun classes pretty much every week -- art or acting or even canine related courses. It's surprising that this, of all projects, is that one yet to get off the ground. There *was* a fire-eating class that caught my eye...but it ran when I was out of the country. I'm planning to register for a metal fabrication class...but it doesn't start until September. I will make a point of getting to SOME fun classes this year...and will make it a priority to get to (at least) 51 next year.
What adjustments do I need to make, going forward?
Overall, I'm very satisfied with my efforts to 'make the most of turning fifty'.
My plan is to keep on, keeping on...to keep track of my various fifty projects and do my best to meet my quotas, to the best of my ability...while remembering that the whole point is to really enjoy this year.
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What about you? How's your 50th year going? Message me or leave a comment.
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