I turned 50 a few months ago. I'm not even sure how that's possible because I don't feel as mature or grown-up as I thought I would feel at this age. Remember when you were a teenager and 50 seemed so... old?
At 50, my grandmother had grey hair that she had washed, curled and set once a week at the beauty parlor, wore elastic-waist pants made of polyester and played bridge with her other merry-widow friends at 50. That's not me (unless it's Thanksgiving and elastic-waist pants are necessary, but I assure you they won't be polyester).
Think back to the TV show, The Golden Girls. Did you know that in 2021 with the Sex & The City reboot "And Just Like That...," Carrie Bradshaw and the gang are the same age as the cast of Golden Girls in season one of that series? I think that speaks volumes about how age is represented on TV and the progress we've made over the years when it comes to women "of a certain age".
It's great to see the narrative on age changing in society, and it's especially gratifying when I look at our notary community. I see so many women working their asses off every day at their own business. Making their own rules, their own money and thriving. It's inspiring, to say the least. Even during this strange time in our industry, many of the women I am blessed to work with every day are busier than they have ever been because they are stepping up to meet the times. They are doing the hard work, not complaining about interest rates.
I started my notary business at 44, and when I think back to all I've learned and all I've accomplished in the last six years it blows my mind. On days when I am extra hard on myself (and believe me, positive thinking is a skill I work on daily), I try to reflect on who I was at 44 and who I am today to see the progress I've made. I consistently realize that every day I get better and better. There is always more to learn to help us grow. And that's what's so great about being human...the journey of learning never stops!
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Right!! I wish my body would cooperate with my mind!! & Oh YES, NBB gives me strength!
Love this and your sense of humor is on point! I remember thinking that 37 was ancient when I was 19 and my mother laughed and said let's see what you think when you get 37:) She was absolutely right, because at 69 standing on the precipice of 70 I don't know where the time went. I do know that I do not feel or believe that I even look 70--that is my story🤣, and I am sticking to it! My life is full and as a NBB member it continues to ebb and flow, and I am living my best life! For real, I am living my life like it is golden, and I do not foresee that changing...EVER!…
This is funny... I LOL'd when I read "I don't feel as mature or grown-up as I thought I would feel at this age". Same!! I'll be 53 this year. Not sure when I'm going to feel "grown up"...