Today is my 50th birthday and honestly, I’m feeling a little weird. I’ve never really been fazed by getting older, but 50 just seems, well…BIG.
Plus, inside, I still feel 20 but my body is like “Ha ha you are DEFINITELY not 20 and here are some grey hairs, wrinkles, and a backache to prove it.”
A couple of thoughts on this milestone:
1. First and foremost, I am sorely disappointed that I have been alive for 50 years and I still don’t know how to pronounce “Worcestershire”. It is my secret shame. Well, not so secret anymore, I guess.
2. I figured I had a couple of options in the weeks leading up to this day…
A) I could go full rebellion of my new status…bungee jump, get a TikTok account, or go to the grocery store without coupons
B) I could go full cliche and start growing my own vegetables.
As you can see, I chose B. And boy am I glad I did because I am OBSESSED. I have spent the past several weeks pulling hundreds of weeds, hauling dirt in wheelbarrows and planting seeds. I fall into bed with sore muscles and a clear head. I run around announcing hourly updates to my family “One of my blueberries is ripe!” and “I have a pepper sprout! Come quick, you can see it with my magnifying glass!”
The other day I woke up to pouring rain and thunder and shouted, “OH NO, my crops!” “Your CROPS?” my family said, laughing. “You have six broccoli sprouts.”
Whatever, fam. But seriously, I felt like I should gather the neighbors like Caroline Ingalls to work together and save my farm.
Anyway, now I’m constantly Googling things like, “What does thinning carrots mean?” and “Why are there holes in my tomato leaves?”
Because at 50, I still have SO much to learn.
And at 50, I’m so much less concerned with what other people think of me. At 50, I find I can say “no” without guilt or excuses. Because I’ve learned the value of my time. At 50, I know that when it comes to friends, it’s quality over quantity. And I know that family…well, family is everything.
And finally, at 50, I just signed my very first contract with a book publisher.
So BRING IT, universe, cause at 50…I’m just getting started. 😊
Janene
karenp2020
Wow. So inspiring. Wish you the best!
Janene Dutt
Thanks so much!
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Janene,
FABULOUS!!! Happy Birthday! Happy Everything!
Love,
Janet
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Janene Dutt
Thank you, Janet!
Marjorie Hitchcock
Congratulations! I can’t wait to read your book!!!!
On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 8:04 PM I Might Be Funny wrote:
> Janene Dutt posted: “Today is my 50th birthday and honestly, I’m feeling a > little weird. I’ve never really been fazed by getting older, but 50 just > seems, well…BIG. Plus, inside, I still feel 20 but my body is like “Ha ha > you are DEFINITELY not 20 and here are some grey ha” >
Janene Dutt
Hi Marjorie….thank you so much!
Melody Stateman
I just found your blog today, October 21, 2020. Just browsing through and I see your blog on turning 50. I’m 72 and yes, 50 can be a real whirlwind. What caught my eye though is your birthday is June 27. Mine too! I will belatedly celebrate your birthday and look forward to celebrating yours with mine next summer.
I love your sense of humor and your insights and your courage to tackle a 6000 piece puzzle. What were you thinking? Lol.
Anyway, thanks for being here for us to enjoy your words. Here’s to many days of enjoyment.