What does 50 look like?

Recently I've noticed the chatter that  50 is the new 40...

and maybe that's because I'm here...

And funny because back in my late 30's and early 40's I felt my worst, still smoking and over weight, I knew I needed a change. Nobody ever told me I needed to quit smoking or lose weight, but I knew... Not for anybody else, but for me! 

We are constantly trying to improve ourselves, whether through education, personal goal achievement or giving of ourselves. We are a work in progress, and while I'm always striving for more, I'm proud of the progress I have made.

While I don't feel 50, and I'm not while writing this, age is just a number, and the true meaning of our lives comes out when we go through some of the toughest times. Finding out what true love is, having the best friends and support system imaginable and being there for others is what makes us stronger.

So fifty I'm here and I'm ready!