because I'm in my 50's

I started this blog because I feel that being in my 50's is a real turning point in life. It's a good place for the most part. I usually don't do too many things that I don't want to anymore. I speak my mind more frequently, although some people don't like that! One thing that is a little scary, is that there were so many things that I wanted to do in my life and it's not really looking that hopeful for a lot of them! Perhaps I set my goals too high! Anybody out there feeling the same way at all? I see that 10 years have gone by in my marriage. It's a lot different from where we started. Not sure what to make of it. I love being friends with my children! Glad that I had them young! I like the empty nest now! I'm not sure that I like the way I look. I can't decide on short or long hair. I know I have to age and I accept that, except I'm not ready to have grey hair! I rarely shave my legs. I'm much more political than I was, but I think while I was raising kids, I was just way too busy to pay attention to much else, as I had to support us too. Life is good, my life has been good at every stage, not sure why aging has such a bad rap!

positive steps

I've decided to join the 21st century and put myself out there! I created an ETSY shop! barbieszenhouse. It took me a long time to figure it out and had to get my son in law, Jason, to help me with sizing pictures, but I DID IT! And to my surprise, I sold something the first week! My next mission will be to create a website.
A friend the other night asked me if I liked not working a "real" job. I had to admit, yes, I do. I've always liked being self-employed, being creative, and having my own hours, which are usually more than working a job! Most often, I make much less money, which has never been that important to me. I will have to deal with not having health insurance too. I may just get an accident policy or something. I was so hoping for a better plan from our govt. Then self employed people could get competitive health insurance. Perhaps some day.....
AS for my marriage, at the moment, we are doing OK. It is a constant struggle, like I said before, I do like being alone, and mens habits annoy me so much! I feel like after 10 years, we've really changed, and I must admit, that I was so lovestruck when we got married that I didn't really know quite a few things about him.....and his family....
Plus, there were things that I wanted to accomplish in my life, and some of them don't include dragging around a husband!
I feel lucky though, Rich is such a good guy.
I know many women feel as I do, and it is always up and down, changes, going with the flow, compromising.....
So, this is how I feel today!
Life is good!