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| jo Thompson |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 4:24:47 PM
I turned 50 last week and it was surprisingly hard, time moves so quickly and you aren't a little girl anymore but you still feel like you are! These are my resolutions for the next 50....
1/ I will try to speak kindly even if I think you're a damn fool....
2/ I will eat a high fiber diet even though Reese's peanut butter Cups seem like a main meal (especially after having my colonoscopy).
3/ I will keep my opinions about my son's girlfriend to myself, even though she is an evil-doer.
4/ I will run through the woods without screaming if I hear a bear again.
5/ I will spend less time on my tush making stuff for people and take care of myself better by walking more, eating less and complaining less.
6/ I will refrain from outshooting my husband with a shotgun and hurting his self esteem.
7/ I will spend less time online shopping and more time goofing off with my friends.
8/ I will stop enhancing world debt by limiting my use of credit cards.
9/ I will hesitate from being an eco snob, not everyone can recycle efficiently....
10/ I will laugh more and buy less junk............
Okay guys, that's it for this half of my life, a toast to yours.
I'm blogging more, you can keep up with my shrinking daylight in alaska by visiting and say hi. jo in alaska!
"life is drab without a lab"
http://web.mac.com/thomja/
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| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Sep 06 2007 : 12:28:48 AM
Happy belated birthday to you, Jo - so sorry I must have missed this post earlier.
I LOVE your ideas for turning 50. I agree with the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups; they are the best. It is just lucky I can't get them here in Australia or I'd be way too tempted!!
Best wishes,
Jayne |
| junkjunkie |
Posted - Aug 31 2007 : 1:42:03 PM
Belated Happy Birthday, Jo! Congratulations on turning 50.....the best is yet to come!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Aug 28 2007 : 03:26:39 AM
Congratulations on your son's good sense, Jo. And, a very belated Happy Birthday!
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
There is a Redeemer. |
| jo Thompson |
Posted - Aug 27 2007 : 11:09:07 PM
I love 11~~~~~~!!!!
My son got rid of his awful girlfriend!!!! YAAAAAY
jo
"life is drab without a lab"
http://web.mac.com/thomja/ |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Aug 27 2007 : 8:01:12 PM
50 is a good thing! 
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~
est. 1971 |
| ponyexpress |
Posted - Aug 27 2007 : 7:31:08 PM
Well, Jo, last week I turned 51....otherwise known as "49 and some change." Fifty was not a bad year, although I didn't like moving up to the next age category. You know the ones on applications: 18 - 29, 30 - 49, 50 - senility.
I can follow most of your resolutions with a few minor modifications:
1. If I think your a damn fool, and especially if your talking and acting like a damn fool, I am more likely now to tell you -- but I'll try and do it kindly.
2. I now eat a high-fiber breakfast, followed by Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
3. I keep my opinions about girlfriends to myself (unless asked) but sometimes the way in which I DON'T say something let's them know what I'm thinking!
4. I don't even go into woods where bears might be a possibility.
5. This one is great - no changes needed here.
6. You know, there are a lot of things my husband can do better than me. So if I have a skill where I excel, I will practice that skill and be proud of it. I won't rub it in, but neither will I downplay my ability.
7. and 8. Enuf said!
9. It's hard not be a eco snob when simple recycling can make such a difference.
10. I will buy more junk that makes me laugh - or at least smile!
And here's my addition:
11. I will continue to practice good skin care and the occasional hair coloring, but I will accept the wrinkles and gray hair with grace and good humor. They are part of my life experience and reflect who I am and where I have been. Although I do know how to use Photoshop to "clean up" those less than flattering pictures. ;-)
I've learned that it takes as much time and energy to wish as it does to plan.
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 11:42:54 AM
Happy belated b-day, Jo! Love the resolutions. I'm not as strong as you, though. I couldn't stick with all of those!
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Luzy |
Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 07:53:42 AM
Happy belated birthday Jo! I love your list and you will make a great addition to the 50 and + girls here!! I'm 52, so I welcome you with open arms!! I love your list, I can relate to much of it!! Hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
http://luzy.etsy.com- My etsy store! |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 06:32:46 AM
Happy Birthday Jo! 50 is great, and at 58, wish I could go back. Loved everything on your list! Cracked me up.....by the way, hang on to that sharp shooting ability - you hubby probably secretly loves the fact that you can protect him if need be! :)
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| laluna |
Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 04:11:38 AM
Happy belated Birthday Jo! Love your webpages - the pictures are beautiful! (Don't you just love iWeb?) |
| sleepless reader |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 6:59:09 PM
Happy birthday, Jo! I'm right behind you, turning 50 next month. Loved your wisdoms!
Sharon
Life is messy. Wear your apron! |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 11:02:13 AM
Yay! Great list! I've enjoyed my 50s so much. I begin to see how a lifetime of observation and experience really can coalesce into a store of wisdom. You'll start to notice yourself getting all sorts of glimmers -- "ah ha! moments," I call them -- so you might want to consider carrying a little notebook and pencil to jot things down for posterity. You'll be much too busy living it up to do the "wise lady in the rocking chair" routine, so when people start to ask you to deliver yourself of a Waltons Mountain-style homily, you can literally just throw the book at 'em and go about your business. |
| cabinmoose |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 10:17:15 AM
Congratulations Jo and Happy Birthday!
Hugs,
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
“I laugh, I love, I hope, I try, I hurt, I need, I fear, I cry.
And I know you do the same things too, So we're really
not that different, me and you.” ~Colin Raye |
| therealshari |
Posted - Aug 19 2007 : 10:09:01 AM
Happy 50th Jo,
Here's a little advice from a gal 11 years ahead of you.
This REALLY IS THE BEST PART OF LIFE.
For the next 15 to 20 years, don't worry in the least about "expressing yourself", or winning something. You've earned the right... and believe me, folks will get out of your way, simply from respect.
Since turning 50, I've successfully
a) changed careers twice
b) taken trips I would never have attempted (or found the time to take)
c) found that I really can do what I want, when I want, as long as I can pay for it.
d) become totally comfortable with aging. My mind thinks I'm 30, my looks say I'm under 50, and my body sometimes thinks it's 70... oh well.
I'm real proud of you for choosing not to meddle with your son and his girlfriend. You are to be commended on your health awareness and goals you've set for yourself. This is a time in your life where you must concentrate on YOU.
Oh, and as for hubby and the shotgun... tell him to keep practicing!
One last thought... always wear your "bear bells" and you won't have to scream.
Shari Thomas
farmer, web copywriter, blogger
Shari's Gone Country
Vote for me at "Blog for a year" |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 11:57:52 PM
Happy Birthday Jo!!! I am not too very far behind ya...I turn 49 in October.
I thought your list was great!!!! You sound like alot of fun!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| Annie S |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 6:29:12 PM
Happy belated birthday, Jo. I too loved the list. Here's to the next 50 years.
Peace and Love,
Annie |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 09:02:24 AM
Happy 50th!! I think that my 50th was my best birthday. I finally felt like I was at a place in my life where I just didn't care what other people thought anymore. Very liberating.
I love your list!
http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com |
| Cheryl |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 07:20:14 AM
Happy belated Birthday Jo! Love your list.
Cheryl
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 03:46:21 AM
Happy (belated) Birthday, Jo! I think your list is wonderful.
You know, if you eat your high fiber diet with your Reese's PB cups.......
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
www.madrekarin.etsy.com
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 03:30:35 AM
Happy Belated Birthday, Jo! Love your list, however I would seriously rethink #4! Screaming seems highly appropriate in that circumstance. Hugs and here's to the next 50, Nance |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 02:26:36 AM
Happy birthday, JO. We did earn every year didn't we--all. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Aug 18 2007 : 01:01:46 AM
Yeah Jo, 50 and earned every year. You go girl!!!!
I turned 50 last November, did a lot of thinking. I like your next 50 years, good for you.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
| cmandle |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 8:11:08 PM
You're great, Jo. Happy, happy, happy birthday!! I like your attitude, pre- and post-50.
Catherine :)
My Blog: http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com
My Etsy Shop: http://yogurtandgranola.etsy.com
Buy Nothing Summer Blog: http://buynothingsummer.blogspot.com |
| janetinva123 |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 7:07:41 PM
Wow, Jo, first of all congrats on the birthday. Been there done that. I love your resolutions. They would be wonderful in some little booklet about turning 50. Good words for us all to live by.
Jc
http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com
http://beloved-creations.com |
| Kathie |
Posted - Aug 17 2007 : 4:38:38 PM
Oh Jo!!
Well.. I Welcome The NEW Jo.. for her next 50 years!!
But i Gotta say.. i REALLY loved the sounds of the OLD Jo too!!
Belated Happy Birthday Girl!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
