Happy Birthday!! I am 56 -- I was too busy at 50 to let it bother me. But this past year with my youngest off at college, I have really had the whole age thing sink in and it is a little daunting. I've even been thinking about letting my hair go natural, which judging by my roots is a lot more salt than pepper! Still......there are some bonuses. Beall's Department Store gives a senior discount at 50! I am retired, and have been since 1996! (Benefits of a 22 year Naval career!) I am also a member of AARP and enjoy those discounts too. I have a Senior's Silver Account at my bank for over 50 patrons which gives mefree checks & interest on my checking account. I really CAN and DO wear purple & red together, although I still do not have my red hat!
And.....here are a few more benefits to turning 50: (remember a sense of humor will get you through a lot of milestone birthdays! )
The Benefits of Turning 50
You quit trying to hold your stomach in no matter who walks into the room.
You sing along with elevator music.
Your eyes won't get much worse.
Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
In a hostage situation you are likely to be released first.
No one expects you to run anywhere.
People call at 9:00 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?"
People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
There is nothing left to learn the hard way.
Things you buy now won't wear out.
You can eat dinner at 4:00 PM.
You can almost live without sex but not your glasses.
You enjoy hearing about other people's operations.
You get into heated arguments about pension plans.
You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
Your supply of brain cells is finally down to manageable size.
You can't remember who told you about this list.
You notice these are all in big print for your convenience. |