10 March 2009

And So It Begins

I came home to this:


Yes, I’m turning fifty in two weeks — now the age of the aged, at least in the mind of the AARP. And yet … it’s not. I feel younger, more carefree, happier than the me who turned forty. Maybe that's why The Buzzcocks are singing AARP's tune.

There are things I want to do — or do differently — during my new decade. I’ve put a bit too much energy into my job, and my job really doesn’t define me.

Show of hands of those who know what I do. That’s what I thought — maybe seven of you. Of course, I may have just seven readers after my sporadic performance these last six months.

I want to learn Italian, maybe French. I’ve always wanted to play guitar. I need to travel more. Dance regularly. Meet and mingle every damn day. Skydive, bungee, live on the edge.

Blogging regularly is another thing I’d like to try in my fiftieth year — but don’t hold your breath quite yet. There are rumors, however, of the return of a once-popular segment, coming my birthday week.

So. I’m trying to be back. Pray to the blog gods that I stay off Facebook long enough to post.

Yep, after avoiding it for two years, I’ve become addicted to Facebook. Are you on Facebook? Friend me! You’ll get to see my face.

And now I must check out Coaster Punchman’s new series.

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29 Comments:

At 3/10/2009 10:46:00 PM, Blogger SkylersDad said...

That AARP card is a bit of a blow isn't it?

I will leave you now to go schedule your colonoscopy...

 
At 3/10/2009 10:52:00 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

When were younger Lisa and I used to be memebers of AARP. She worked there.

 
At 3/10/2009 11:50:00 PM, Blogger Joe said...

I can't WAIT to get my AARP card and start working those magic discounts baby! Yeah!

Stop by my place and check out the latest Green Monkey Mix Beth.

Glad to see you again! I miss you!

 
At 3/11/2009 12:47:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

You're hands down the youngest fifty year old I know.

 
At 3/11/2009 01:15:00 AM, Blogger Dr. Monkey Von Monkerstein said...

I threw away all the ones Sparky kept getting around her 50th. One slipped through about six months after the big day and she was disraught for days.

 
At 3/11/2009 08:47:00 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

They keep sending me those cards!! I don't understand why. They must have me confused with someone else. (they don't send them to RC-go figure).
Welcome back baby!

 
At 3/11/2009 08:57:00 AM, Blogger jo(e) said...

Oh, good god. The AARP card comes at fifty? And here I thought I had years left before I'd be put in the same category as my parents.

 
At 3/11/2009 10:07:00 AM, Blogger KK said...

50 is the new 30.

Of course, like John Lennon said, "you can't trust anyone over 30"!!!

Welcome back and may all your dreams come true.

 
At 3/11/2009 12:14:00 PM, Blogger Boldly Serving Up Wheat Grass said...

50 is the new 20, Beth. You're too wild of a spirit to be affected much by a number.

 
At 3/11/2009 12:35:00 PM, Blogger BeckEye said...

When are you coming to NYC? You can get us some kick-ass seats at a Broadway show with your senior discount!

 
At 3/11/2009 08:38:00 PM, Blogger Erik Donald France said...

Early happy birthday, Beth!

One of my sisters has a similar one on 3/18.

"Everybody's Happy Nowadays" . . .

I'm guessing they're not using that certain "Addict" song, eh?

Wicked!

 
At 3/12/2009 04:28:00 PM, Blogger Chancelucky said...

Happy Birthday!

Think of it this way, you're one of the youngest people in America with an AARP card.

 
At 3/12/2009 11:44:00 PM, Blogger Dale said...

50 is the new you. You'll always rock. Happy Birthday!

 
At 3/13/2009 01:36:00 PM, Blogger dguzman said...

Yikes. Throw it away, baby -- it ain't nothin'!

 
At 3/13/2009 11:05:00 PM, Blogger Eebie said...

I still think of you as a PYT (pretty young thing) ... don't be afraid to be sexy babe.

 
At 3/14/2009 12:07:00 AM, Blogger Barbara Bruederlin said...

You Americans get a special card when you turn 50? Well how cool is that? I got nothing from my so-called government.

 
At 3/14/2009 12:53:00 PM, Blogger Evil Genius said...

Are you familiar with the term "cougar"?

 
At 3/15/2009 10:02:00 AM, Blogger Katie Schwartz said...

You're the hottest, hippest, wisest dame I know. 50 will be your best year/decade ever. You know yourself so well, inside and out. I adore you, bethylish.

AARP can kiss my ass.

I know. I know. I know.

Great point re: "What I do for work doesn't define me." Beautifully said.

HAPPY PRE-BIRTHDAY!!!

 
At 3/16/2009 04:31:00 PM, Blogger Moderator said...

Nice Photoshopping. I don't believe it, not for a second.

 
At 3/16/2009 07:09:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!! Go skydiving. I did it when I turned 40 - it's a blast!

 
At 3/23/2009 04:19:00 PM, Blogger Gifted Typist said...

Happy b'day Beth. What's AARP?

 
At 3/25/2009 02:08:00 PM, Blogger Fran said...

With 52 in my sight horizon, I can say the AARP card discounts are the bomb.

Happy happy happy everthing and birthday dear Beth.

 
At 3/25/2009 03:09:00 PM, Blogger Katie Schwartz said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETHY!

 
At 3/25/2009 06:46:00 PM, Blogger Mountjoy said...

You're back? If you are, I'm back.

Happy Birthday, o' musically wise one. You have been missed.

HAATC

 
At 3/29/2009 10:30:00 AM, Blogger Distributorcap said...

i am already in the 2nd year of AARP membership

happy birthday!

 
At 3/29/2009 05:26:00 PM, Blogger Mauigirl said...

Yes indeed, Facebook is very addictive. I've seen you over there as a friend of my friends and now I know what blog you have - found you at Katie's place!

Sympathies on turning 50 but it isn't so bad. And actually the AARP magazine is great!

 
At 4/03/2009 09:57:00 AM, Blogger Coaster Punchman said...

Hey, thanks for the plug! I was at the Grand Canyon on your birthday, sorry I missed it!

Wouldn't being an AARP member be a lot nicer if you were actually retired?

 
At 4/14/2009 10:18:00 AM, Blogger Phil said...

Happy Birthday. 50 does seem alittle young for AARP. Maybe they should start a Junior AARP for your 50's.

 
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