Cresting The Hill

I'm so glad you've been anticipating the series Jo - I'm really looking forward to sharing other bloggers (you being one of them!) I think society is going to get a big wake up call over the next few years as more of us decline to be put into an "old" box and start declaring that we are worthy and very visible :)

Hi Jo, thank you for our generous comments and I'm pleased you enjoyed my thoughts. I know you and I have very similar opinions about aging - "it is a part of life but we don't have to dwell on it when there is a life to be lived!" I'm looking forward to Leanne's new series.

Happy birthday for tomorrow Jennifer! And yes, getting older isn't what it used to be - it's a great time to be alive :)

Happy birthday Jennifer and I hope you have fun and enjoy your special day. Birthdays are to be celebrated and not feared aren't they?

Oh I love that Lise, having to use maths to figure out your age. Priceless! It shows that you do have an Ageless Attitude for sure and doesn't it make you feel good to be alive!

Hi Lise - Happy belated birthday to you and I'm so glad you found me (and my blog) I'm looking forward to featuring you on my new series later in the year xx

Hi Diane, thanks for stopping by to comment even though you had some difficulty. Have a great weekend.

Hi Diane - well at least this comment got through - Blogger commenting can be a bit tricky at times - and I hope you'll be visiting each weekend xx

Hi Lori Jo, it is lovely to connect with you and I'm pleased you enjoyed reading my thoughts. I would love you to pop over to my blog and take a look, especially at my Guest Series, Over 50 & Thriving. Have a great weekend.

Hi Lori Jo - isn't it wonderful when you connect with a new blogging friend? Sue and I have become close through blogging and I've made so many friends - really happy that you found me and we can get to know each other - and I'm excited to have you guest post at the end of the year xx

Hi Diane, lovely to connect with you and isn't it great to find like-minded women enjoying Midlife and Beyond? Have a great weekend x

You've always been one of my peeps Diane - one of the first I ever discovered in the big wide world of Midlife Bloggers! Lovely to share a few friends with you xx

Thanks Donna you are always so supportive of Leanne and I and it has been great to connect with you. We have quite a lot in common and you know I'm a fan of your blog as well. Enjoy your weekend. x

Hi Donna! You're the next cab off the rank - I've had a few posts come through and the variety and quality is fantastic. I'm so glad I copied you and Sue and decided to open up my blog to some guests - best decision ever (well second best - starting blogging was the best!)

You are going through a difficult time at the moment Victoria so you need to be kind to yourself and take the pressure off. Spending time with and supporting your husband is a priority but also taking care of yourself is equally important. Take care x

You aren't in a rut Victoria - you are in a very difficult stage of life and focusing all your energy on supporting the man you love - that is worth more than any adventure or busy-ness you could be investing your time in. Seasons of life come and go - and you are doing so well to handle this one with grace xx

You certainly are having the prime of your life, Christie as are many of the women I have met through blogging. I think our generation rocks and we are great role models for our children and grandchildren.

It is an amazing time of life isn't it Christie? Nobody even hinted to me that this stage would be as great as it is. I don't know whether blogging made the difference or not, but I just love being "me" atm - especially with a lovely husband, independent adult kids and a beautiful granddaughter - life is indeed good!

Hi Kathy! Leanne and I live on the opposite side of Australia to each other so we haven't as yet met to have a coffee IRL. We are working on that! I so agree we need to get the positive message out about aging and your thoughts on looking at 'getting older as a benefit - not a downhill event' is spot on!

Lovely having you stopping by Kathy - you are always such a great advocate for doing this stage of life well (and on our own terms). If we've prepared well, this is the time of life when we begin to reap some of the rewards - there isn't a single negative to being in your 50's and 60's as far as I'm concerned :)

Oh thank you Jo! Have a beautiful weekend and I appreciate your continued support.

Thanks Jo - Sue kicked things off well didn't she? And I haven't forgotten that you have a guest spot later in the year - after you've recovered from all your travels etc x

Good for you Alana that is certainly the right attitude to have. We can look at life in a negative way and view getting older as slowing down or we can take life's twists and turns and enjoy the ride. I think you are enjoying the ride!

There are always the physical aspects of the aging process that scare us a bit at times Alana - but they also serve to do exactly what you describe - they make us appreciate the time we have and making the most of these next couple of decades before thing really start to slow down.

Hi Sue - there is nobody who I would have picked to start my series off other than you! Your guest series (and Donna's) have shown me what a bonus it is to have other bloggers share their wisdom and to hear different voices sharing their Midlife wisdom - I'm so pleased with how keen people have been to offer to write for me!

Hi Suzy, I think it is a great attitude to have because then we don't put ourselves in a box by saying 'we are too old'. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by to comment.

You're right Suzy - I think it's a good attitude to have too because when you drill down to it, age really is only a number until we let it affect how we live.

I'm not a great singer either Pat, but that hasn't stopped me before LOL:) It is such a wonderfully warm feeling that I get from women like you and others who have such a positive attitude to this time of life. I'm glad I've found such motivating and inspirational women in my life. You are right there is still plenty to enjoy! Have a great week!

Pat, you, Sue and I could start the Really Bad Midlife Singers group - I'm sure we'd be a hit on karaoke nights!! And I completely agree - this stage of life has been a well kept secret - it's amazing!

Hi Karen, yes it was and I'm going to publish my speech over the next couple of weeks so if people are interested they can read it. 30 years at least, my friend! It has been great to connect with such positive women, who aren't feeling sorry for themselves and just getting out there and enjoying their life. Enjoy!

I think I might start slowing down in my 90s too Karen - until then I'm just going to keep stretching the definition of Midlife as far and wide as I can! I've loved all that my 50's have brought me (even the tough times have had their lessons) and I'm not planning on giving up for a long time to come :)

Thank you Natalie! You are certainly enjoying your life especially with all the travel you do. I like the idea of stretching your 'go go' years! Have a fabulous week! xx

I'm loving this stage of life too Natalie - it's been such a surprise to discover how great Midlife is and I'm planning on stretching it out too!

She did an awesome job didn't she Min? I loved her post and that I knew I could count on her to set the bar high and for others to get an idea of what I was looking for. Looking forward to yours later in the year when you're ready x

Age shouldn't define us Pradeep - we often have a lot more to offer than we're given credit for - I think what a lot of us are discovering is that society hasn't caught up with how fantastic Midlife is and is missing out. It's up to us to redefine it for the rest of the world :)