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Monday, January 2, 2017

50 Things Every Woman Should Have By Age 50

1. An old boyfriend who makes you smile with melancholy when you remember him and an old boyfriend who makes you proud of how far you’ve come.

2. A piece of furniture that has never been previously owned by anyone in your family that you bought with your own money and makes you happy.

3. An outfit that makes you feel invincible if your future employer or man of your dreams calls to meet you in an hour.

4. A set of lingerie that you would not be ashamed to be seen wearing.

5. At least one scar on your heart where HE hurt you.

6. A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.

7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age — and some money set aside to help fund it.

8. An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account — all of which nobody has access to but you.

9. A dream so big it scares you.

10. At least One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.

11. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a pair of totally unpractical shoes.

12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.

13. The belief that you are worthy of treating yourself with respect.

14. A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, a push-up bra and a great pair of spankx

15. At least One recipe you cook well to impress the fussiest of guests

16. A place to go just to think… where you can be completely alone with your thoughts.

17. At least one child who looks to you for guidance and advice…even if he or she isn’t your own.

18. The knowledge on how to break-up with a man or confront a friend without losing your temper or your self respect.

19. At least one lover who knew exactly how to touch you to make your toes curl.

20. The memory of a kiss so powerful…just the thought of it could sustain you into old age.

21. The medical history that runs in your family so you can take care of YOU!

22. The ability to live on your own and not be dependent on anyone.

23. An outfit that feels like you are in a cocoon and safe from the world…its usually fleece or flannel

24. The ability to let go of the hurts from your childhood and embrace the fact that your parents did the best they could with the skills they had

25. One secret that makes you smile.

26. A memory that makes you cringe….because those memories were lessons that brought you to here

27. A journal full of your deepest thoughts

28. A person you can call at 4 in the morning because you’re in a bind

29. The knowledge of what you are willing to accept and what you are not in a relationship

30. Something you do that’s just for you and no one else.

31. A piece of jewelry that has sentimental meaning

32. An older woman in your life who embodies the traits you wanna develop in your old age.

33. A spirituality that feeds your spirit and nourishes your soul.

34. A soundtrack to your life that when you hear it on the radio you sing at the top of you lungs

35. Someone or something you LOVE with your whole heart

36. A to do list that never gets completely checked off

37. Enough money to run away in case you have to

38. A purpose to rise out of bed every morning

39. The ability to look in a mirror and love the ripples and bumps and wrinkles that stare back at you…because you earned them all over time.

40. The ability to say NO without having to add anything further.

41. A hobby that you can get lost in for hours.

42. A hole in your heart from losing someone you have loved deeply…

43. Done at least one thing kind for someone that has no way to ever repay your kindness…

44. A “Been there – Done that” T-shirt to starting over from scratch..whether it be from a divorce, a career change, a massive loss or surviving life’s curve ball.

45. A photo album full of memories..even if it’s on a flash drive or saved to the cloud.

46. A passport… Up to date and ready to be stamped for the next adventure.

47. At least one grey hair, wrinkle and saggy body part…. If you don’t.. Something’s wrong.

48. An accomplishment that’s all yours…outside of your children, not tied to your spouse…something you have done or created all on your own.

49. The knowledge of who you are as a woman. What makes you happy and what is no longer tolerated.

50. The understanding that 50 is not over the hill…its not even close to the hill…. There is no hill even on the horizon...cuz you still have shit to do...


Courtesy of  Two Southern Sweeties

*This was not written by Two Southern Sweeties. We would be happy to give credit to the original author if anyone knows who it is definitively.

20 comments:

  1. Cat,
    This post really speaks to me. It focuses on a lifetime of living and doing it right. It is a keeper.
    Meredith

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    1. So happy you enjoyed it, Mere...I agree, definitely a keeper.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  2. I love this Cat, what an awesome list! Not sure how many of these I can tick off. Thank you for sharing :)

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Happy you enjoyed it, Roz...I look at this as more a list of suggestions rather than requirements. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  3. Hi, Cat,
    Very good thoughts in this list. Not sure if I would be willing to have them all checked off before I'm 50 though.
    --Baker
    --Baker

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    1. Happy you enjoy them, Baker...don't think it's a race...more just a suggested journey. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  4. Hi Cat. I have ticked off some of these but sadly will never do them all.
    love Jan, xx

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    1. Do what you feel comfortable with, Jan...am sure you have or will tick off those that are important to you. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  5. A wonderful list...have some of these under my belt...now to get to the others.
    hugs abby

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    1. Happy you enjoyed it, Abby...hope you are able to accomplish all those that are important to you.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  6. Did love this wisdom, Cat. Thanks for sharing. Always smile when someone talks about a "sound track" to his or her life.

    Hugs From Ella

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    1. I wish I had a soundtrack for my life..especially that warning music when something bad or scary was going on. I do have those songs that when they come on the radio, I crank them up and sing at the top of my lungs. Also have those which take me back to a particular time. :)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  7. Thank you Cat, I will strive to tick them all off. I have 30 years! 😆

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    1. You have a long time to go, Daisy...remember to tick off those you want to accomplish and don't worry about the others. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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    2. Yes deffinately!
      Some are very intriguing

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    1. You're welcome, Bleue...happy you enjoyed it.

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  9. For those of you reading that are under 50 - take this advice you won't regret it; for those of you over 50 - start again. Granted there are things that you'll do differently but they'll make you feel young again.
    #30 is hard to do sometimes because in your hear you're still 25
    #12 was a ridiculously expensive paid of red open toed sling backs with heels so high I could barely walk in them but they made me feel like a million dollars even if my feet hurt like hell.
    This was great Cat, thanks for sharing.

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    1. Great advice, Sunny! I agree with everything you said. Do you still have that pair of sling backs? I have several pair that I don't wear if I'm gonna be walking or even standing much...am thinking of getting a lovely display box to put them in. Makes me feel good just looking at them and remembering. Happy you enjoyed reading these. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  10. What a wonderful list of ideas to strive for in life. I will keep this to look back on - there are several I would like to check off that I have not already... Thanks :-) Hugs

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