Half a Century!

Can't believe I'm 50 (!) years old today. I don't feel that ancient. Today my mom sent me a photo of the naval hospital where I was born. I thought "what a charming vintage photo." And then "wait a minute, that means I'm vintage." 

At this (chronological) turning point in my life, I've decided to do everything in my power to stay fit and healthy. Yeah, I know I should have been doing this all along. Every day at work I see people who have seemingly given up on themselves - and the condition of their minds and bodies is so disheartening. I don't want to be like them. The sentiment on this vintage postcard is a birthday wish to myself.

I'm so used to incessant drizzle on my birthday, but today has turned out to be gorgeous! I've had my coffee, done my exercises, and am preparing for the "seminar" I'll be attending at 2 this afternoon called "Barley's Angels." It's a beer tasting event at the Fort George (one of my favorite places. I'm a sturdy German girl, so yes, I love good beer). I might even flatiron my hair and wear makeup!